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You say tendinitis and I say tendinosis. Let’s call the whole thing off and get to the bottom of this terminology debate. Learn what these two words mean and how eccentric training and specific treatment techniques can rid tendinous issues from the body in my recent newsletter.
Caitlin Griffin: Professional Dancer & Great Patient (http://caitlingriffin.zoomshare.com/)
There are many factors to consider when defining “great patient”; my list includes the following:
I have now had the pleasure of treating a number of professional dancers. What I have learned from these experiences is obvious, but noteworthy: without healthy bodies, dancers cannot make a living. For this reason, among many others, dancers make GREAT patients for they have no choice but to possess numbers one through four from the list above.
Dancers are more in tune with their bodies than average individuals and recognize when they require treatment and when they can manage things with self care and previously prescribed rehabilitation. Many of the dancers I have treated are on limited budgets, but still make an incredible effort to look after their bodies properly. The dedication they demonstrate to their health is admirable and I wish I could inject this into everyone I know!
Thank you to all of my patients; you have all been a joy to work with. Let us all try to become “great patients” based on the definition above; I will work on this as well! Feel free to ask me if I have been doing my exercises the next time we see eachother!
If you are a dancer, check out Marlise McCormick and Sylvie Mazerolle’s floor barre classes at Harbour Dance for dance focused strengthening.
My Yoga Online just released another anatomy article by Vancouver chiropractor, Dr. Carla Cupido. This one focuses on our gluteal muscles also known as our rear end and how we need to wake it up. Learn more about tricks you can use to improve the function of your buttocks while at work.
My most recent publication is now available in stores AND online! Check out my article titled “Don’t Do The Twist” on ankle injuries in Canadian Running magazine. If you are an athlete of any sort, this article will be helpful for you, especially if you trail run or play lateral movement sports such as tennis or basketball. Please pass this along to all you know who could benefit from this knowledge. If you are concerned about a parent who is aging and whose balance is becoming poor, the information in this article will be helpful.
Get out there and enjoy this spring weather and be sure to avoid the twist!
Bicycle transportation has recently become a regular and very fun part of my life. My husband LOVES riding his bike; he wants to bike wherever we go regardless of weather or time of day. Recently, I have liberated myself from the Ontario suburban car-attached mentality! The more we cycle, the easier it is to jump on my bike instead of in the car AND it is becoming increasingly enjoyable!
Here are some reasons to cycle instead of drive:
1. It is the green choice.
2. It is good exercise.
3. It makes you feel alive.
4. It provides the opportunity to interact with individuals in your community. This truly increases our quality of life!
5. It will inspire other people to bike.
6. It gives you time to relax and clear your mind.
7. It enriches your life in ways you may not expect.
8. It prevents the issue of being stuck in traffic and being late for engagements, therefore decreasing the risk of road rage.
9. It is cool!
10. It is fun!
What do you think? Why not give it a go? Once you get out there, you will feel better about yourself and you will be surprised at how alive you will feel!