WHAT to DO in SHOULDER SEASON

WHAT to DO in SHOULDER SEASON

Apr 18, 2018 | Sport

WHAT to DO in SHOULDER SEASON To say that this winter has been long in Kelowna is a gross understatement. As the mounds of snow and ice are gradually melting and most of us have hung up our skis we are officially in shoulder season. It is too soon to get on the bikes,...
Dynamic Warm-Up for COLD Running

Dynamic Warm-Up for COLD Running

Feb 14, 2018 | Injuries, Sport

Dynamic Warm-up for COLD Running A proper warm-up should always be a part of your exercise plan. But this is even more true when preparing for a run in colder weather. Dynamic stretching will better prepare your body and decrease the likelihood of sustaining...
Jumpers Knee

Jumpers Knee

Dec 22, 2017 | Sport

Have you ever wondered why many basketball and volleyball players wear thin colourful straps just below their knees? These braces are often used in cases of patellar tendinopathy, also known as “Jumper’s Knee,” to assist in alleviating symptoms. The tendon of the...
How Do I Identify a Concussion?

How Do I Identify a Concussion?

Dec 14, 2017 | Sport

How do you identify a concussion? The most common signs and symptoms of concussion are: Headache feeling like in a fog emotional instability loss of consciousness amnesia, trouble balancing irritability slowed reaction times drowsiness This is not an exhaustive list,...
Concussion resolution and awareness – Part 2 of 3

Concussion resolution and awareness – Part 2 of 3

Dec 9, 2017 | Injuries, Sport

Want to know more about Concussion? Welcome to the second part of our three-part series on concussion. If you missed the first part I highly recommend checking that out first – Concussion – What? Who? When? Why? How?   When does Concussion resolve?...