The current situation of no court or gym access does not need to equate to inactivity. Quite the contrary in fact. One can look at the present time as an opportunity, at least for getting functionally stronger for badminton and
Good Sitting Posture – What is it?
As common as sitting is few of us know or display good sitting posture. In today’s world the hours we sit can add up and it’s rare to be taught how to correctly do it. Most of us adopt our
Corrective Exercise Work Shop – Back to Basics
The weekly workshop really is about ‘the basics’ when referring to posture. It is from a good support base that we move most efficiently from. That is for example, to run well we need great support. A way to look
New – Corrective Exercise Class
Due to the COVID crisis the group workshops are not being offered at this time. Dr. Grimmett is continuing to offer these workshops on a one-on-one basis. This corrective exercise class has been much needed. The simple reason being a
Part 2, More on the Hip and Gluteal Muscles…
I hope with the last article the connection was made between weak gluteal muscles and common injuries of the hip, knee, and foot. Do have a read of that article if you have not already as this one continues on
The Buttocks, More Than Meets The Eye
Basically, if you have strong gluteal muscles (buttocks) it is rare to have low back pain. Furthermore a strong buttock is fundamental for being able to move quickly in badminton and squash. Foot work and in particular speed that enables
Pillow Talk – How to Use Your Pillow
As for how to use a pillow the goal is simple. Have it positioned so as to comfortably support the body as close to neutral as possible. Back Sleeping For back sleeping the pillow is moulded to make a divot
Pillow Talk. What’s a Good Pillow?
First of all, is a pillow important for a good night’s sleep? I say yes, but not before stressing upon specific physical attributes of the pillow and how to correctly use it. For this blog let’s start with what to
Runner’s Knee, Shin Splints, Plantar Fasciitis… Is there a Link?
The childhood song, “the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone, the thigh bone is connected to the knee bone, the knee bone is connected to…”, holds true for helping to answer this question. Even though the pain location
Walking, an Unsung Hero for Corrective Exercises.
What do Paris, Rome, and Krakow all have in common? There are probably a few right answers to this question but the one that is the topic of this blog is, people walk, and they walk fast and tall. And