Rest. Ice. Compression. Elevation. This treatment protocol has been used for over four decades by healthcare professionals, trainers, athletes and lay people alike to treat acute injuries. But what does the research say? Is this an appropriate method to treat acute...
If you think of your pelvis like a bowl full of soup and you then take that bowl and spill the soup in front of you, that position is called an “anterior pelvic tilt.” The internet is full of trainers, doctors, physiotherapists, and many other people saying...
What is it? Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a term used to describe knee pain involving the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur). Normally, the kneecap will glide along in a groove in the middle of the thigh bone, however, the kneecap can be pulled to...
Strength training or resistance training involves the performance of physical exercises that are designed to improve strength (force production of muscles) and endurance. Long held myths have resulted in much ambiguity concerning adolescents and strength training...
Let’s answer the most important question first. Can Postural Restoration improve posture without you having to think about it all day? Yes! But Postural Restoration is about much more than posture. The Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) was founded in 2000 and has...
What should your child’s homework set-up look like to promote good posture and help prevent neck pain, back pain, and headaches? #1- Chair and Desk Your chair should have armrests and an adjustable seat height, seat angle, and back support. If your chair doesn’t have...
