I was recently asked by a patient "should I adjust my training / running schedule in the weeks leading up to a race?". Having nothing to tell him but anecdotal advice based on my experience with collegiate cross country runners I searched out some…
Being around Sarnia youth sports this year I see more teams performing warm ups prior to games and practices. Sadly, most that I see are done very poorly. If not done correctly the warm up can negatively effect performance during a game…
When it comes to participation in youth sports we must ensure that the health of athletes is the top priority. However, when in competition, sometimes the athletes physical limits can be pushed, especially in playoffs or late tournament play. One common example is…
Leg Strength Training For Runners Dr. Jim Forbes D.C. It is estimated that up to 70% of runners have an injury during any given year. Most of these injuries are said to be overuse injuries which are due to repetitive…
“Core Conditioning for Runners” Dr. Jim Forbes D.C. It has been estimated that up to 70% of runners have an injury in any given year. It is worth noting that most running injuries are repetitive overuse injuries. This means that we…
How to Begin Running Safely Dr. Jim Forbes D.C. Whether it’s shedding those excess pounds, to increasing mental health, to improvements in the overall health of our heart and lungs the benefits of running are numerous. However, the stress that can…
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM AN ACL TEAR DR. JIM FORBES In the United States there are over 250 000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears a year and the most common sports for this injury are basketball, football, and soccer. It is also…
What Parents, Players, and Coaches Need to Know About Concussions Dr. Jim Forbes Take Canada’s top athlete Sidney Crosby, throw in a shoulder from David Steckel and top it off with a somewhat lightly finished body check from Victor Hedman. The end result is…
Carbohydrate Requirements for Endurance Athletes Dr. Jim Forbes D.C. It is an overlooked issue in exercise activities as to how much and how soon carbohydrates need to be consumed before, during, and after exercise. It is important to note that sub optimal…
Fluid Requirements of Endurance Athletes Dr. Jim Forbes D.C. A 2% drop in body hydration is all it takes to impair performance. If we lose body water we decrease our blood volume, and decrease the amount of blood pumped out by our heart,…
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