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GETTING FIT FOR GOLF
Tid Bits of Info A golfer can walk more than 10,000 steps and burn 2000 calories by simply “walking” a round of golf and “carry” the clubs. Club speed during a swing of an amateur averages between 70-80 mph and a professional 90-100 mph. Injuries rate can be...
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SNAPPING HIP SYNDROME
Tid Bits of Info Snapping hip syndrome is also known as coxa sultans. 10% of the population is diagnosed with snapping hip syndrome every year. The cause of snapping hip syndrome can originate from outside or inside the joint. Snapping hip syndrome is usually...
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DIASTASIS RECTI AND THE POSTPARTUM STOMACH POOCH
Tid Bits of Info 3 out of 10 women have some form of diastasis after their first pregnancy. 40% of women who suffer diastasis recti are still treating the symptoms 6 months post-partum. Initial exercises during the post-partum time period should focus on the...
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WHAT IS PAIN TRYING TO TELL US?
Tid Bits of Info Pain is the brain’s way of telling someone that they have experienced tissue damage or are going to experience it without a change in activity. The ability for someone to deal with pain depends on physiological, psychological and...
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COMMON CAUSE OF OUTSIDE KNEE PAIN
Tid Bits of Info Approximately 90% of the gluteus maximus inserts into the ITB. The most important function of the ITB is stabilization of the hip and knee. Foam rolling and stretching cannot “lengthen” the ITB. Instead, the musculature around and under it is...
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POSTPARTUM EXERCISE
Tid Bits of Info 80% or greater of all vaginal deliveries produce pelvic floor muscle dysfunction that can last 6 months or more. The pelvic floor musculature must be a primary concern in the initial phase of post-partum rehabilitation. Cesarean surgeries...
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PREGNANT ATHLETES AND COMPETITION
Tid Bits of Info Current guidelines support continued exercise throughout pregnancy. Low back and pelvic pain are some of the most common complaints of pregnant women. Resting heart rate can increase 15-20 beats per minute as pregnancy progresses. Athletes...
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EXERCISE 101
Tid Bits of Info Maximum heart rate can be calculated with the simple formula: 220 – your age = MHR. To gain muscle mass and power, workout with heavier resistance and low repetitions. To target fat burn during cardiovascular exercise: keep your heart rate...
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OSTEITIS PUBIS: WHAT IS IT AND HOW DO WE TREAT IT?
Tid Bits of Info One study indicated that 18% of all male soccer players suffer from groin pain at some time in their career. Up to 5% of these athletes suffer from Osteitis Pubis (OP). OP occurs due to the repetitive “pulling” of the adductor muscles on the...
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THE IMPORTANCE OF STANDING ON ONE LEG IF YOU ARE A RUNNER
Tid Bits of Info You should be able to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or more without holding onto anything. When walking, you spend approximately 40% of the time on one leg. Balance is dependent upon neuromuscular activity and muscular strength. Single...
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