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Here is a good tip when performing push-ups on how to protect your spine!

https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-the-3-point-push-up-test

Tip: The 3-Point Push-Up Test | T Nation Want to get the most out of push-ups? Make sure you can pass this test.

Check out my new article that was recently published in the Strength and Conditioning Journal!

http://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Abstract/publishahead/Dynamic_Deep_Squat___Lower_Body_Kinematics_and.99518.aspx

Dynamic Deep Squat: Lower-Body Kinematics and Consideration... : Strength & Conditioning Journal THE DYNAMIC DEEP SQUAT IS AN IMPORTANT AND WIDELY USED EXERCISE BY STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING, REHABILITATION, AND HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS. THIS ARTICLE EXPLORES LUMBAR SPINE AND LOWER EXTREMITY KINEMATICS DURING THE DYNAMIC DEEP SQUAT AND CONSIDERS SQUAT TECHNIQUE, LOAD POSITION, AND HEEL HEIGH...

Interesting Information About Abdominal Strengthening!

https://manualmedicineptblog.wordpress.com/2016/10/21/your-abdominal-exercises-may-be-setting-you-up-for-injury/

Your Abdominal Exercises May Be Setting You Up for Injury It appears that moving your spine while you exercise can contribute to delamination of the annulus around your lumbar intervertebral disc, or in layman terms, an injury to the covering of your spin…

Here is some good information on avoiding a hunched posture.

https://manualmedicineptblog.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/4-ways-to-avoid-getting-a-hump/

4 Ways to Avoid Getting A “Hump” Have you seen people that have a posture like this? Slouched forward, that looks like you have a hump. ( Believe it or not this posture is completely preventable, but this prevention process start…

Good information about the spine you should know if you perform yoga!

http://www.mysantosh.com/5-facts-about-our-spine-for-yoga-part-2/

5 facts about our spine that yoga teachers should know to prevent injuries – Part 2 5 facts about our spine that yoga teachers should know to prevent injuries – Part 2 June 7, 2015 by wing Leave a Comment Edited, original mage from Meg Last week, we introduce you to part 1 of this series: five facts that yoga teacher should know about the spine. We touch on the cervical and thoraci...

Tips to prevent Tendinitis!

http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tendinitis/basics/prevention/con-20020309

Tendinitis Prevention - Mayo Clinic Tendinitis — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of this painful condition.

Interesting Blog Post about Lower Limb Alignment and Running Injuries.

http://www.running-physio.com/static/

Static alignment in runners, are we moving forward by standing still? I spent much of my university years staring at people in their pants. It was a big part of our course and we’d spend hours picking over static alignment and deliberating over minor postural d…

Great article about some less effective surgeries that are contrary to popular belief!

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/04/upshot/the-right-to-know-that-an-operation-is-next-to-useless.html?smid=tw-share&_r=0

Why ‘Useless’ Surgery Is Still Popular About 400,000 middle-aged and older Americans a year have meniscus surgery. One problem: There’s no evidence that it’s worth it.

Tip of the Week: When training your core muscles DO NOT move your spine! This will avoid excessive stresses on the structures inside of your spine.

Great advice about training the lateral side bend!

https://www.t-nation.com/training/tip-replace-the-abdominal-side-bend

Tip: Replace the Abdominal Side Bend | T Nation There's a better option. Check it out here.

Great blog post to show that not all Disc Herniations need spine surgery.

http://www.evidenceinmotion.com/blog/2016/04/27/the-power-of-images/

The Power of Images - Evidence In Motion I speak frequently about the continued overutilization of diagnostic imaging in the management of musculoskeletal disorders. As humans we are use to looking at wrinkles on the outside. Some of us may choose to inject the wrinkes with a poison to paralyze the surrounding musculature in order to “fl…

Good ideas for keeping your core strong and healthy.

Disclaimer: If you are injured be sure to speak to a medical professional before trying these.

https://www.t-nation.com/training/total-core-training-for-lifters

Total Core Training for Lifters | T Nation

Good thoughts on how many days/week you should run.

http://endurancenerd.com/running-frequency-many-daysweek/

How many days a week should I run? Run training can be tough to plan. Knowing how many days per week you should be running is a great place to start. You might be surprised how many days per week is safe and how many is most likely to lead to injury.

Good advice to prevent common cycling injuries!

http://www.active.com/cycling/articles/how-to-prevent-the-6-most-common-cycling-injuries

How to Prevent the 6 Most Common Cycling Injuries Injuries are an unfortunate part of the sport of cycling. Here's how to avoid the pitfalls of the injury bug with these six tips for the most common cycling injuries.

Interesting article about preventing recurrent low back pain.

http://mobile.nytimes.com/blogs/well/2016/01/27/to-prevent-back-pain-orthotics-are-out-exercise-is-in/

To Prevent Back Pain, Orthotics Are Out, Exercise Is In Back belts and orthotics were almost completely ineffective in preventing a new bout of back pain, but regular exercise helped, and it didn’t really matter what kind of exercise it was.

Good advice if your resolutions involve losing some of those holiday pounds.

http://www.webmd.com/diet/lose-weight-fast-how-to-do-it-safely

Lose Weight Fast: How to Do It Safely We've all heard that crash diets and fad diets don't work for permanent weight loss. But what about those times when you really need to lose weight fast? Follow these healthy tips.

If you are getting bored of regular planks and want to spice them up check this out!

Disclaimer: Be careful of the last few versions that involve spine movement.

https://www.t-nation.com/training/14-toughest-ways-to-plank

The 14 Toughest Ways to Plank | T Nation

Great information about the importance of planning recovery periods into your running routines.

http://www.runnersworld.com/ask-coach-jenny/why-running-recovery-phases-are-important

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Good information about the treatment debate for achilles and posterior tibialis tendonitis.

http://www.runnersworld.com/sweat-science/the-great-tendinopathy-debate

The Great Tendinopathy Debate The most entertaining session at last month's Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine conference was the closing debate on tendinopathy treatments. Six eminent doctors and therapists took the podium to argue in favor of six different treatments--and to ridicule the arguments of their opponen…

Common Resistance Training Injuries.

https://www.t-nation.com/training/4-most-common-injuries-for-lifters

The 4 Most Common Injuries for Lifters | T Nation Nothing kills your gains like a lifting injury. Here are the four injuries you're most likely to get and how to prevent them.

Great post about working out and spine health!

https://www.t-nation.com/training/core-training-that-isnt-stupid

Core Training That Isn't Stupid | T Nation Drop the planks and crunches. There's a better way. Here's how to really train your core to build overall strength and athleticism.

Interesting read about CrossFit injuries!

https://www.t-nation.com/training/how-to-prevent-crossfit-injuries

How to Prevent CrossFit Injuries | T Nation Injuries are progress-killers, and CrossFitters are racking them up. The best way to stop them is to prevent them. Here's how.

This is a nice research review article for Endurance athletes that may be concerned about strength training reducing their performance.

http://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Fulltext/2015/04000/Strength_Training_for_Endurance_Athletes___Theory.1.aspx?WT.mc_id=HPxADx20100319xMP

Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Theory to Practic... : Strength & Conditioning Journal ABSTRACT: THE PURPOSE OF THIS REVIEW IS TWOFOLD: TO ELUCIDATE THE UTILITY OF RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR ENDURANCE ATHLETES, AND PROVIDE THE PRACTITIONER WITH EVIDENCED-BASED PERIODIZATION STRATEGIES FOR CONCURRENT STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE TRAINING IN ATHLETIC POPULATIONS. BOTH LOW-INTENSITY EXERCISE E...

Prevent Text Neck/Cervicothoracic Hyperkyphosis with these exercises!

http://www.stack.com/2014/12/17/text-neck-exercises/

Stop 'Text Neck’ With 3 Simple Exercises Performing these 3 exercises will help you reverse poor posture and prevent neck problems caused by too much texting.

A Doctor's View of CrossFit | T Nation CrossFit attracts just as many participants as critics. Dr. Stuart McGill gives us his perspective on the pros, cons, and future of CrossFit.

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Oh, my aching wallet: MRI instead of physical therapy for low back pain leads to $4,793 higher price Patients sent for imaging tests also have more surgery and injections and end up seeing more specialists.