Dr. Feng’s article Foam Rolling 101 Published
Guys, check out the latest article in JITS magazine on “Foam Rolling 101” written by Dr. Jimmy Feng. http://read.uberflip.com/i/117386
Internship program: taking new resumes
Form & Function is currently seeking 3 new interns for the upcoming June 2013- Dec 2013 term. The applicants should have a university degree or is in the progress of completing one. Hours are flexible, but 8 hour minimum is required for the week. This is a very hands on experience with tons of educational and research bits that will make you a better sports based practitioner in the future. Please send all resumes and cover letter to this ad. The ad will be deleted when 20 resume quota is reached.
TORN ACL!
I have been seeing many ruptured ACL patients in the past few years, and I have seen great success with our rehab programs. But the question still remains… to cut or not to cut? My past experience aligns with the current research of the benefits vs risks of ACL reconstruction, the evidence is clear; just do it! I have seen too many patients that refuse the surgery and have multiple instances of “giving out” or aberrant movement inside the knee joint. This will lead to cartilage tears, meniscus tears, synovitis, other ligamentous damage, and eventually osteoarthritis later on in life. This is especially true for active population; don’t mention all the psychosomatic sequela associated with a torn ACL effecting your sports performance.
The nexts question is what kind of graft to pick? Hamstring braid vs Bone-tendon-bone… we will leave that for another day =)
For those looking to prevent ACL injuries, let our markham physiotherapist and Chiropractors introduce you to our ACL Hardening Program
Hanging out with John Stanton
Form & Function Chiropractor and clinic director Dr. Feng supporting the Running Room at their Grand opening in Markham last week.
Omega-3 , a natural anti-inflammatory!
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) because
they cannot be produced in the human body and therefore they must
be obtained from the diet. Omega-3 fatty acids from fish are a direct
source of EPA and DHA, two fatty acids vital for proper cellular
function. EPA and GLA are precursors to immune molecules that
promote a positive immune response and are the body’s strongest
inflammation-reducing compound. Ascenta Omega three fish oils contain up to 800mg of EPA per dose, one of the industries highest per dosage Omega-3 supplement. This is a great way for all patients suffering from the inflammatory nightmare. But remember to consult your naturopath or nutritionist before increasing your dose of Omega 3.