by Karly | Jul 16, 2024 | Kinesiology
The “IT Band” You may have heard of a band running down the lateral (outside) aspect of your thigh, and if anyone has gotten you to roll this part of your thigh I am sure you had a few choice words. This band is anatomically known as the “Iliotibial Tract”...
by Karly | Jul 2, 2019 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
Today we want to cover a common muscle pattern that is found in runners and individuals with wider hips – Iliotibial band (IT band) tension and weak hip muscles 4 Common signs that are associated with IT band muscle tightness/hip weakness: Trendelenburg Sign Decreased...
by Karly | May 24, 2019 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
As a physiotherapist one of the main stereotypes we are associated with is rehabilitation. More often then not, most people come to see us when they have pain or a restriction in range of motion.As physiotherapists, we do more than that. We can also work with...
by Karly | May 3, 2019 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
One of the big things I get asked often as a physiotherapist is how such a seemingly small task can cause such a huge amount of pain…for example, picking up a light object from the ground or reaching for something in the cupboard. It’s a legitimate question and a...
by Karly | Mar 2, 2018 | Kinesiology, Strength and Conditioning
The world of fitness and exercise has numerous myths and misconceptions which often leads us to think what is right and what is wrong. Squatting is just one movement that many people; whether new to or have been exercising for years have opinions on. Squatting is both...
by Karly | Nov 17, 2017 | Kinesiology, Physiotherapy, Strength and Conditioning
Unless you have ever suffered an ankle injury, chances are you probably haven’t given much thought to how your ankles move and how important they really are. You may not think about how almost all lower body movements (walking, squatting, running and even climbing up...
