Blog Match Point: Treating and Preventing Tennis Elbow December 17, 2013 Tennis elbow is a very common sport related injury. Despite its name the injury can occur in a number of different sports. While usually a fairly minor injury, the resulting...
Blog Adaptive Winter Sports December 12, 2013 Being active is beneficial for our overall health both physically and mentally. Physical activity should be inclusive of all people, no matter their ability or disability. Now that winter is...
Blog 10 Tips for reducing the risks of ski and snowboarding injuries December 10, 2013 Winter is here and skis and snowboards are being polished up for weekends spent on the hill. Both skiing and snowboarding are excellent winter activities for adults and youth to...
Blog Working Out In A Winter Wonderland December 3, 2013 With Christmas approaching the inevitable drop in temperature is upon us. The good news is that this colder weather brings with it a plethora of outdoor winter activities to enjoy....
Blog Should athletes continue to train through illness? November 27, 2013 Every athlete during their career has experienced the frustration of illness which often temporarily derails their training. Many times the length of time off is determined by the severity of...
Blog Can motivation be developed? November 19, 2013 by Trent Weir Algonquin College Sport Business Management Intern Kieran Behan made his first Olympic appearance at the 2012 London Games as the first gymnast from Ireland to qualify based...
Blog Performance Anxiety November 8, 2013 It is the dying seconds of a basketball game. Your team is down. Making the next basket would lift your team to victory. What do you do? Some players live...
Blog Resistance Training Using Your Own Body Weight October 31, 2013 When you walk into most gyms, you will immediately see many different machines and various weight equipment laid out. Each one of these has a specific purpose. As a gym...
Blog College Athletes and Depression October 30, 2013 There is a common perception that college athletes are tough and should be able to resolve problems that might lead to depression. In fact, just the opposite might be true....
Blog Can backing a losing team be hazardous for your health? October 17, 2013 Fall is the time to be cheering for your favorite football or soccer team, since the regular seasons in both sports are already underway. For die-hard fans whose self-identities are...