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Golf tip: Drive farther by using your Stretch Shortening Cycle

Next time you are at the range, try speeding up the back swing, creating a good stretch through the shoulder, and quickly transferring your backswing into your downswing. This trick to use your stretch shortening cycle of transferring forces is just one technique to create better biomechanics, resulting in greater distance in your shot. Reduce the flaws in your biomechanics so you can focus more on your game. Sign up for a video biomechanics analysis to find out how to improve your game, either from increasing certain ranges, or stabilizing others.

 

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Use your abs!

The transversus abdominis (TA) is one of your core stabilizing muscles. It’s like a corset that wraps around your trunk. It’s supposed to turn on in anticipation of a movement to get your body ready and stay on until you’ve completed your task. When it’s activated, imagine your trunk is like a washboard. Your limbs have an easier time doing when you want them to do. Now, when it’s shut off, imagine your trunk as a sac of potatoes. It’s extra effort just to do even a simple movement! Sadly, the TA often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. It’s  hidden behind several layers of more famously known abdominal muscles.

For some people, due to less ideal postures, muscle imbalances or long standing back pain, their TA no longer fires appropriate or at all. The body compensates using other muscles which leads you down the path of injury. That means you may experience pain in your back, hips, knees, ankles! So above all, make sure you have strong, functional core stabilizers!

 

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Use your abs!

The transversus abdominis (TA) is one of your core stabilizing muscles. It’s like a corset that wraps around your trunk. It’s supposed to turn on in anticipation of a movement to get your body ready and stay on until you’ve completed your task. When it’s activated, imagine your trunk is like a washboard. Your limbs have an easier time doing when you want them to do. Now, when it’s shut off, imagine your trunk as a sac of potatoes. It’s extra effort just to do even a simple movement! Sadly, the TA often doesn’t get the attention it deserves. It’s  hidden behind several layers of more famously known abdominal muscles.

For some people, due to less ideal postures, muscle imbalances or long standing back pain, their TA no longer fires appropriate or at all. The body compensates using other muscles which leads you down the path of injury. That means you may experience pain in your back, hips, knees, ankles! So above all, make sure you have strong, functional core stabilizers!

 

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Shoulder pain? Check your shoulder blades!

Having shoulder pain?  Check out your scapular stability and mobility before moving towards the rotator cuffs.   Our shoulder blades (scapula) are the base of support for the shoulder, and it can amount to as much as two thirds of all shoulder elevation.  Many times we look to strengthen the rotator cuffs way too early.  Make sure to correct the foundation before building the house.    Have your practitioner perform a scapular thoracic function test the next time you are in the clinic.

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Don’t be a prisoner to your chair

Sitting for extended periods of time can be hazardous for your health.  Simply getting out of your chair every 45 minutes and changing sitting postures every 10 minutes can go a long way.  The ideal sitting posture is to sit your hips and glutes back into the chair, with shoulder blades touching the back rest and chin tucked back.  However sitting in this posture for too long is not good as well.  With any posture you load tissues and sitting in one static posture may overload those tissues which may lead to pain or stiffness.  Change posture by changing the angulation of your chair, position of your feet, or simply get up.  This will break the loading cycle to those tissue.  You should listen to your mom when she tells you to sit up but you don’t have to sit still for too long.
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How to Deal with Blisters on Your Feet

Blisters are caused by skin friction. Don’t pop them. Apply moleskin or an adhesive bandage over a blister, and leave it on until it falls off naturally in the bath or shower. Keep your feet dry and always wear socks as a cushion between your feet and shoes.  If a blister breaks on its own, wash the area, apply an antiseptic or antibiotic cream, and cover with a sterile bandage.

Self-treatment of a blister by popping them may leave the area vulnerable to infection.  The presence of an infection will impede the rate at which the blister will heal on its own.  If you are a sufferer of sweaty feet, this will further delay the healing process.  Just remember that bacteria and fungus thrive in moist environments!!

If you have particular concerns about your feet, book a consultation with Jennifer Lam, the Chiropodist at the Form and Function Clinic.

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Stay fit, one step at a time.

Did you know? Walking uses more than half your body’s muscles at once! Walking is an easy , fun, inexpensive and social exercise. For most people, aim to walk at least 30 minutes most days of the week to get the maximum benefits at a comfortable to brisk pace. It can be a safe and low-impact activity that among many things, can help to reduce stress, keep your heart healthy, give you more energy and get you from A to B. And the best part? All you need is a good pair of shoes. Happy walking!

If you haven’t been active or have a medical condition, speak to a health care professional to understand the amount of exercise that is appropriate for you before getting started.

 

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Kettlebell – What is it? Why is it so effective?

The kettlebell is basically a cannon ball with a handle.  It is an old Russian tool used to build power and strength.
The kettlebell is an effective tool because it promotes whole body movements which can help burn more calories.  The swing is a great kettlebell exercise that exemplifies this.  In a properly performed swing you use your: hips, glutes, and legs to create motion, core to maintain a straight spine & trunk, and your arms to help support the kettlebell during the swing.
The kettlebell can be used for rehabilitation, conditioning, strength and power development.  I personally use it in my own practice and with my patients.  As with any exercise, safety and form are paramount.  Make sure you are supervised by a trained professional.  For more info about how to get started with a kettlebell contact me (poh@formfunctionclinic.com) or drop by the clinic.
Dr. Paul Oh
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Kettlebell – What is it? Why is it so effective?

The kettlebell is basically a cannon ball with a handle.  It is an old Russian tool used to build power and strength.
The kettlebell is an effective tool because it promotes whole body movements which can help burn more calories.  The swing is a great kettlebell exercise that exemplifies this.  In a properly performed swing you use your: hips, glutes, and legs to create motion, core to maintain a straight spine & trunk, and your arms to help support the kettlebell during the swing.
The kettlebell can be used for rehabilitation, conditioning, strength and power development.  I personally use it in my own practice and with my patients.  As with any exercise, safety and form are paramount.  Make sure you are supervised by a trained professional.  For more info about how to get started with a kettlebell contact me (poh@formfunctionclinic.com) or drop by the clinic.
Dr. Paul Oh