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What is the difference between PNF stretching and FRC’s PAILs/RAILs?
Introduction “Stretching” has become somewhat of a dirty word in athletics. These days, the general opinion seems to be that stretching is useless and can even be harmful. On the other hand - stretching amongst the general population has become trendy, popular, and...
Should Children Lift Weights?
Why are children and teens lifting weights nowadays? Participation in organized youth sports is increasing and opportunities to participate in competitive environments are happening at younger ages. Not only are kids starting sport at younger ages, they are also doing...
Are Traditional Rehab Methods Failing Your Feet? A Lower-Limb Expert Weighs In [Interview].
“As I mentioned previously – if you try adjusting an exercise, or stop and start again and the pain continues to progress, I would suggest being assessed by a medical professional prior to continuation. This ensures you don’t have a particular injury or condition that could possibly get worse with exercise.”
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