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28th September 2009
Golfers didn't used to focus so much on fitness as part of their golf training. It seemed unnecessary to spend your time doing stretches and exercises that worked out parts of the body that weren't "golf-specific."
Then, along came a 20-year-old kid wh... Read >
Author: wbdoyle25th September 2009
"Golf-Specific" means different things to different people. One of the things I have learned from my education and experience in working with elite trainers and golfers is that in order to improve someone's performance you must know where their strengths ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle21st September 2009
Have you noticed that removable flap of material that lies inside those shoes you have just bought? Sometimes you may have noticed that this piece of material has come loose and has bunched itself deep into the shoe. Why is such a section of material nece... Read >
Author: Tatiana A. Wellens-Bruschayt, DPM, PhD18th September 2009
Coral calcium is the most highly dissolvable and easily assimilated forms of calcium (long know to be extremely important in bone health) naturally occurring in the realm of the planet. Long used by alternative and holistic healthcare professionals and pr... Read >
Author: wbdoyle13th September 2009
A new screening approach "Injury Assessment"
All injuries are located somewhere on a spectrum ranging from "pathological" at one end to "optimal" at the other -- where the injury to the body-part has been 100% resolved. Mid-way between the two extreme... Read >
Author: PT Train18th August 2009
Ergonomics and human factors are terms often used synonymously. Both describe the interaction between the worker or operator and the work interface. Both are concerned with trying to reduce work stress in the work place. Ergonomics traditionally has fo... Read >
Author: AcquiredHope31st July 2009
Mechanical Engineering is a branch of engineering which simply accompanies application of analysis, maintenance, design, and manufacturing of many systems and deals with the principles of chemistry and physics. It is among the oldest and widest discipline... Read >
Author: Mike jason17th July 2009
It is not affected by age or ability. It’s a reality…and can happen anytime soon.To develop a better golf swing, a golfer needs to understand only how physically demanding it is on the human body. You swing an object (golf club) at up to 100 mph. T... Read >
Author: John Leow22nd June 2009
Running and walking are some of the best and easiest forms of exercise around. They let us walk out of our front doors and begin exercising immediately. At their very core, they are simple activities � perhaps herein lies their appeal. But with so many ... Read >
Author: Tatiana A. Wellens-Bruschayt, DPM, PhD01st April 2009
Rihanna and Chris Brown's domestic dispute is the hot topic everywhere. Chris Brown if claiming self defense and now Rihanna is backing him up! According to friends of the couple, Chris claims that Rihanna came after him first using her stiletto as we... Read >
09th March 2009
The history of these shoes comes along way when they were specifically designed to be used during the Grammy awards where several pairs were given to the winners. The remaining pairs were later sold. The reason they were used as prizes to the Grammy winne... Read >
Author: John Sern06th March 2009
It's a sure bet you remember a time your body wasn't working at its best. Pain, strain, inflamed joints, or sore muscles can stop you in your tracks at any stage of life. But help is at hand. When your body slows you down, you can get moving again with a ... Read >
Author: Robin Boddy26th January 2009
The design for the Aeron chair was examined and polished with the help of numberless users and doctors to guarantee maximum comfort and body support. Leading ergonomists, orthopedic experts and physical therapists valued the Aeron chair's fit and movement... Read >
Author: aeronchair09th January 2009
There are many people who frequently suffer from headaches, even on a daily basis. Many feel this is “normal.” In fact, when they come in for treatment, they may not even bring it up and only after asking if they have headaches, do they then discuss... Read >
Author: drjamesroman09th January 2009
There are many people who frequently suffer from headaches, even on a daily basis. Many feel this is “normal.” In fact, when they come in for treatment, they may not even bring it up and only after asking if they have headaches, do they then discuss... Read >
Author: drjamesroman08th January 2009
Golf swing software and video recordings, either free or for sale, are just some of the tools that an aspiring golfer can use to teach himself basic swing techniques. If a player is serious about improving his game, then video analysis and golf swing anal... Read >
Author: 2Deano21st August 2008
Sleep apnea just might be a silent killer. Two new studies published in the August issue of the Journal Sleep report that sleep apnea increases the risk of death from any cause, especially if left untreated.
Adults with severe sleep apnea, or sleep-di... Read >
Author: Cathy Taylor14th August 2008
Many people want to, but have never been given any specific instructions or guidelines to follow regarding what exercises to do after surgery. Some surgeons believe the surgery itself helps correct the problem. Most often than not, the problem was not a... Read >
Author: duvall22nd July 2008
Working through a knee injury with VertiBaX: Sensory Muscle Therapy
VertiBaX: Sensory Muscle Therapy is bringing revolutionary knee pain relief to many active people across Europe suffering from knee pain. Due to the success of VertiBaX: Sensory Muscle T... Read >
Author: lindaloo30th June 2008
The wrong shoes can cause or aggravate foot ailments. The right shoes can often prevent - but cannot correct - problems. So wearing the right shoes is vital to foot health. Follow these simple suggestions when picking out shoes. If problems persist, visit... Read >
Author: Dr. Marybeth Crane20th May 2008
Ah, the simple golf swing. Only, it's not so simple. When swinging a golf club, almost every part of the golfer's body takes part. The forward press in the golf swing involves the legs and that's just the beginning. The hands, arms, hips, back, shoulders ... Read >
Author: Peter OBrien07th May 2008
Is it a foregone conclusion, that if you run for years, you will have arthritis? Many of my patients are concerned that the aches and pains that are inevitable from distance running are actually harbingers for the future aches and pains of arthritis. This... Read >
Author: Dr. Marybeth Crane04th April 2008
So many people have bunions and suffer needlessly. Most don't even understand what a "bunion" really is. We have been referring to a bump on the side of the big toe joint as a "bunion" for decades, but it is really much more than that.
Bunions are know... Read >
Author: Dr. Marybeth Crane03rd April 2008
High heel shoes make woman feel sexy, in-charge, and pretty...but what are we doing to our feet? We all have them, those adorable, had-to-buy-them, high heel shoes hiding in our closets. Sometimes even hundreds of pair, but why do we choose to wear tortur... Read >
Author: Dr. Marybeth Crane28th March 2008
Early habit for some people is to make some exercises or even a little maintenance training. This is not wrong, but usually on this mini training are included some stretching exercises for spinal column, some exercises for abdominal muscles and other exer... Read >
Author: cristina23rd May 2007
Biomechanics in human terms is all about the study of movement and how it relates to the structures of the body. It is an enormous area of study involving the professions of medicine, physical-therapy, podiatry and orthotics.
In relation to humans it ... Read >
Author: Rob Ryles15th February 2007
Sole Fitness touts their expertise in biomechanics and ergonomics as the driving factor that makes their treadmills and elliptical trainers stand above the competition. It's one thing to talk a good game, but how does that really come through in the produ... Read >
Author: Rich Rojas04th January 2007
To wedge or not to wedge – that is the question
For years cyclists have been looking at different ways of maximising their power output on their bike and reducing their risk of injury. Different ways they have tried includes changing their bike se... Read >
Author: Andy Loughray24th November 2006
Biomechanics and Golf
There is information available widely through the web, PGA courses and magazine articles that brings you up to date with the latest thinking in golf. They teach you the latest on how to swing each club correctly, how to putt,... Read >
Author: Andy Loughray06th October 2006
If you are looking to find a job as a coach or trainer, becoming a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) will surely fast track your way to the job of your choice. Created in 1985, the CSCS program aims to identify individuals who display ... Read >
Author: Christian Tran18th June 2006
We all know how difficult it is to stay in shape and find time to exercise - but most especially for women with babies or small kids. There's the sleep-deprivation factor, no time and priority changes. So what are the fitness options for busy Moms?
T... Read >
Author: Tracey Mallett
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