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Seven Tips For New Runners On National Running Day

Wednesday, 04 June 2014 17:49

Turkey Trot 2011June 4 is National Running Day, a day to celebrate the sport of running. As a coach and physiotherapist, I work with runners on a regular basis. Contrary to popular belief, running injuries don't occur because of mal-alignments or muscle imbalances. They are typically a function of some common training mistakes. Running injuries will, however, be counter to the full enjoyment and appreciation of running, the sport.

If you are already a runner, today is a great day to spread the word and to get out and enjoy the sport. If you are thinking about starting a running program, then there is no better time than the present! As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In order to make that first step just that much safer and more enjoyable, I present to you seven tips for new runners.

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Images Of Life In Front Of Me

Friday, 16 May 2014 08:44

My OM-10I was sitting on the living room floor. It was the summer of 1984. The decision in question was spread out in front of me: two pieces of paper that, frankly, held my destiny and future.

One of those pieces of paper was an acceptance letter from Queen's University. The second piece of paper was an acceptance letter from Ryerson. It was what was contained on each that was most important.

It was a decision being made at the ripe-old age of 18 that would ultimately have an impact on, well, the rest of my life.

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Further, Further, Further

Tuesday, 13 May 2014 08:28

How much further?One year ago today, the world lost not only a physiotherapist but a true visionary as well: Robin McKenzie.

In retrospect, I consider myself very fortunate to have had the opportunity to meet Robin McKenzie and to watch him assess and treat patients live. It was an experience that I look back on fondly and that words fail to describe. I still laugh when I recollect his telling the tale of legendary patient Mr. Smith in such a matter-of-fact and unassuming way.

Today, I can attest that his vision and insights live on stronger than ever. Here are some personal reflections on McKenzie, MDT, and what we really stand to learn from his legacy.

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Write Now! 2014

Saturday, 10 May 2014 19:32

IMG_20140429_101319_338I'd originally just planned it as a quick trip to west Texas. It was going to be just a few days to get away, to breath, to simply find some peace and quiet in a what had become a rather emotionally challenging world over the past couple of months.

Little did I know it would become something far greater. Serendipity.

Please allow me to introduce what I am now calling Write Now! 2014. Here's the story - and the results from the adventure that it proved to be.

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Taking Ownership Of Movement, Exercise, And Function

Thursday, 08 May 2014 08:35

New CarPhysical therapy is the future of health care. There. I said it - a pretty strong stance, indeed, given where we currently stand in the world.

The future of health care is going to be directly related to activity, lifestyle, movement, exercise, and ultimately, function. And who better to lead the fray?

There is just one problem with my premise. Physical therapists need to choose to believe it - and to have the guts to take ownership of it while acting in accordance with it.

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Evidence-Based Practice, Or How The Three-Legged Stool Fails Us

Sunday, 04 May 2014 14:53

the cold concrete floorEvidence-based. Evidence-informed. Best evidence. These are just a few of the catch phrases that litter the medical community these days. For every phrase, there is probably at least one analogy to best describe it. Perhaps the one that is most bothersome and annoying is that which is used for "evidence-based practice": the three-legged stool.

If you aren't familiar with it, the evidence-based practice stool stands on three legs. Each is considered to be equally important. The legs are best available research evidence, clinical expertise, and the patient's values, needs and preferences.

So how could I not support a model of evidence-based practice such as this? How could I become annoyed with such an analogy?

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Memories Of Senna

Thursday, 01 May 2014 13:38

Ayrton Senna - Toleman F1 Brands HatchMay 1, 1994 is a day that will forever stand in infamy. If I close my eyes and pause for a moment, the memories come flooding back with great clarity. They still remain vivid yet at the same time sad and haunting.

May 1, 1994 is when the world lost Ayrton Senna at Imola.

Time, as we all know, passes us by quickly. It is hard to believe that two decades have passed. Today I share a few thoughts and reflections on the legend that is Senna.

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