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01 Aug 2018
I never knew my cuboid could feel so good!
By Laurie Edge-Hughes Don’t worry, this isn’t an x-rated blog! You all have a cuboid! And your cuboid should feel good! The problem was that mine didn’t for a long time! About a month ago I twisted my ankle. I was running into the house and kicking my shoes off simultaneously in an effort to get to the phone before the answering machine picked up. I was successful with one shoe, but not the other. The s... More
11 Jun 2018
PAIN IN THE BUTT??
By Sue Van Evra, BSc, MSc BHScPT, Dipl. Canine Rehab There are LOTS of reasons that you may have a ‘pain in the butt’!1. Muscles:Many of you will be familiar with the term ’glutes’, short for ’gluteal’ ( butt!) muscles. We have a ’gluteus minimus, medius and maximus’ that are collectively called the ‘glutes’ or ‘gluteals’. These muscles rotate your hip and also ‘extend’ your hip... More
02 May 2018
Align Yourself – Lower Leg Injuries
Whether you’re a hiker, skier, agility trial runner, or simply enjoy long dog walks, you may have experienced some sort of lower leg injury. These injuries may be traumatic in nature, a trip and fall, landing on a hip or a twist of your knee. More often than not, we find they are related to common muscle imbalances in the hip and lower leg. One aspect we always assess is the alignment of the lower leg during movement, such as a squat. A single leg squat is especially indicative of alignmen... More
