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Ever wonder why injuries seem to occur completely out of the blue? When is it safe to get back to the activities you love? And how intensely should you push yourself?
In this episode we explore return to sport criteria. The goal is to provide our listeners with an intimate understand of injury. The nuances of rehab and recovery. -
The podcast you didn't know you desperately needed. It can be the secret to ending chronic pain or a shortcut to fixing lousy posture. Understanding the general spectrum of good to bad sleep positions can make a tremendous difference over the course of any lifetime. Use this knowledge to take your physical health to the next level.
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Cervical manipulation (neck adjustments) appears a crude or even barbaric practice. Many medical practitioners allege that it is unsafe and can cause strokes. It's commonly known to be an effective treatment, but is it safe?
Thankfully we have decades of high quality research to scrutinize this question and the results will undoubtedly surprise you. To my knowledge, we will be the first to scour this information and provide a digestible overview to the public.
Citations.
Symons BP, Leonard T, Herzog W. Internal forces sustained by the vertebral artery during spinal manipulative therapy. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2002 Oct;25(8):504-10. doi: 10.1067/mmt.2002.127076. PMID: 12381972.
Moser N, Mior S, Noseworthy M, Côté P, Wells G, Behr M, Triano J. Effect of cervical manipulation on vertebral artery and cerebral haemodynamics in patients with chronic neck pain: a crossover randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open. 2019 May 28;9(5):e025219. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025219. PMID: 31142519; PMCID: PMC6549698.
Cassidy JD, Boyle E, Côté P, He Y, Hogg-Johnson S, Silver FL, Bondy SJ. Risk of vertebrobasilar stroke and chiropractic care: results of a population-based case-control and case-crossover study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2009 Feb;32(2 Suppl):S201-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2008.11.020. PMID: 19251066.
Haldeman S, Kohlbeck FJ, McGregor M. Risk factors and precipitating neck movements causing vertebrobasilar artery dissection after cervical trauma and spinal manipulation. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 1999 Apr 15;24(8):785-94. doi: 10.1097/00007632-199904150-00010. PMID: 10222530.
Smith WS, Johnston SC, Skalabrin EJ, Weaver M, Azari P, Albers GW, Gress DR. Spinal manipulative therapy is an independent risk factor for vertebral artery dissection. Neurology. 2003 May 13;60(9):1424-8. doi: 10.1212/01.wnl.0000063305.61050.e6. PMID: 12743225.
Kosloff TM, Elton D, Tao J, Bannister WM. Chiropractic care and the risk of vertebrobasilar stroke: results of a case-control study in U.S. commercial and Medicare Advantage populations. Chiropr Man Therap. 2015 Jun 16;23:19. doi: 10.1186/s12998-015-0063-x. PMID: 26085925; PMCID: PMC4470078.
Fries JF: Assessing and understanding patient risk, Scand J Rheumatol 92(suppl):21, 1992.
Dabbs V, Lauretti WJ: A risk of assessment of cervical manipulation vs. NSAIDs for the treatment of neck pain, JMPT 18:530, 1995. -
Osteoarthritis is a looming threat to all living beings and our understanding of it has evolved immensely. Although research and clinical expertise has outgrown the old wear and tear model we grew up with, the vast majority of people still believe it holds true. Amend your beliefs about arthritis, discover the true cause and how to soften its effect on you.
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If static stretching doesn't make for a good warm-up, what does? Today we go through the self-discovery process of warming up for exercise.
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Stretch before activity is advice as old as time. It's still the most common self-therapy everyday people use to help overcome injuries. So how do we reconcile the mountain of research and clinical expertise calling it into serious question?
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As the world evolves and becomes increasingly specialized and interconnected, so has our healthcare. This holds a lot of promise for the future of patient health, yet still many barriers exist. Dr. Chatha has been instrumental in strengthening communication between disciplines and emphasizing science based medicine.
He promotes a better future in health through his role as Associate Medical Director for Mosaic Primary Care Network, a Family Physician, Clinical Director and Expert Speaker. -
Sachin is bodybuilder gone ultra-marathonist, a feat rarely thought possible. After struggling with mental health hardship during the pandemic, he found a new purpose. Compelled to transition out of Law Enforcement and run at insane lengths to raise money for Honour House Society. A Charity that brings refuge to Veterans and front line workers. So whats next for Sachin Latti?
He plans to run 22 marathons in 22 days. Then, attempt the world record for running across Canada.
Follow Sachin at: https://www.instagram.com/sach.in.motion/
Support emergency personel and donate to Honour house at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sachinmotions-run-to-remember-2022/donate?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=widget&utm_campaign=p_cp%2Bshare-sheet -
Mikael Backlund is a professional hockey player and alternate captain for the Calgary Flames. He has worked closely with our own Dr. Greg Uchacz to keep his body firing from all cylinders during that time. During out talk, he opens up about overcoming injury and reaching new heights in performance 14 years into his NHL career.
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Leo King is a professional natural bodybuilder, powerlifter, strength coach and owner of Kings fitness and 5th Avenue Fitness. He gives us the ins and outs on his training approach and how to stays competitive in two very different weight lifting sports.
Follow Leo King @: https://www.instagram.com/leo.kingsfitness/
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Chiropractics has been around since 1895 and it is believed that joint manipulation was practiced by healers far before then. However only in recent decades has its benefits have largely studied and uncovered. Whether it makes you cringe or feel deeply satisfied, find out the purpose of making joints "pop".
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Julia is a WBFF fitness champion, Women's fitness coach and former UN flight attendant. Despite living on the front line of war-torn countries with limited access to dietary needs, health care and exercise equipment; Julia's story reveals that a winning mind-set is our biggest asset.
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The thought of a never ending injury is an uneasy one. You likely know someone who suffers daily from chronic pain and have said to yourself, not me.
Unfortunately more people today find themselves in this situation as any injury can spiral into this positive feedback loop.
Today we tell you how to avoid falling into the cycle, how to adopt a mind set and strategy to break free from its chains and significance of training the nervous system. -
If you've ever made an unfortunate trip to the hospital, one of the first line therapies used is the IV or "intravenous therapy". Now, what if we infuse that bag of salt water with critically essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants?
Is it any better than simply taking supplements? What ailments can it be used to treat?
Is there scientific backing? Could it be what you need to get your health back on track?
Naturopathic Doctor Jatish Kaler is here to help settle our curious minds. -
This is the ultimate pep talk for those who sit in from of a computer for multiple hours a day. You know it's the source of many of your aches and pains, and it's not getting any better on its own. It's time to switch it up.
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Ever wonder why you stretch you hamstrings day after day and you never gain an inch of lasting flexibility?
Like Yin and yang, mobility and stability are the core principles of how your body functions.
Todays episode will fundamentally change how you perceive movement and recovery. -
Are steroid injections an effective treatment or do they mask the symptoms?
Today we talk about why this standard of care stirs up some controversy. -
A paradigm shift is taking place in the field of conservative health care. The wear and tear model of injury is out-dated and function reigns over pain.
What does that mean?
Well it means a completely ruptured muscle hurts less than a partial tear. A 94 year old marathoner can give Dr. Uchacz a run for his money. And when executed probably, exercise does not wear out joints. It regenerates them. -
Executive director of Strive Fitness, Alberta Sports Hall of Fame Inductee. Calgary Colts GM. Canada’s most sought after sport strength coach. Sport dream maker.
Anton opens up about youth training and the formula for athletic success.
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CEO and founder of PX3 AMP; Brad Layzell has bucked the status quo in youth sports. Brad explains why Canada is behind the curve when it comes to athletic development, resulting in an alarming amount of burn out and injury in our youth.
Brad and his team of field experts and former elite athletes have created a movement by developing a program that accelerates youth learning in a way that is both empowering and fun... Could the answer really entail smaller rinks, shorter seasons, and less sports specialization?
Find out more about PX3 AMP online at: https://www.amp.academy/academyhockey.
Or see the facility for yourself at Calgarys own Canada Olympic Park. - Mostrar mais
