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Sports Medicine

Got runner’s knee? Tech neck? Mental blocks? IMPACT’s health and wellness experts reveal therapies and treatments.

The Myth of Perfection

You could be forgiven for thinking Olympic and professional athletes have perfect bodies—perfectly aligned, perfectly conditioned, and perfectly balanced. I used to believe that...

Exercise and a Healthy Heart

When most people hear that exercise is good for the heart, it’s easy to think that it’s just about burning calories or managing weight....

Strength Training for Skiing

As winter approaches, anticipation rises with the promise of fresh powder, crisp mountain air, and the familiar rush of carving down the slopes. But...

From Levers to Lattices

History tells us that our bodies are best understood as machines. Classical biomechanics, brilliant as it is, was developed by studying inanimate, uniform objects:...

Fascial Stretch Therapy

When we think of stretching, we imagine a quick hamstring stretch, touching your toes before a workout or after a run. But Fascial Stretch...

Knee Mobility

From climbing stairs and chasing your kids to hitting a deep squat or running five kilometres on the weekend, your knees are essential to...
Malalignment Syndrome

What Runners Can Learn from the Malalignment Syndrome

Sarah had done everything right.She trained smart. She stretched religiously. She ran through the pain—until she couldn’t. The same hip would seize up again...
The Flip-Flop Flaw

The Flip-Flop Flaw

Summer’s here, and that means it’s officially flip-flop season—but before you slide into those easygoing sandals, let’s take a minute to look at how...
Running and IT Band Pain

Running and IT Band Pain

Occasional aches and pains are part of being a runner. But if you start experiencing an intense pain on the outside of your knee,...
Building Stronger Runners

Building Stronger Runners

For many runners, seeking professional help only happens when pain becomes impossible to ignore. That persistent ache in the knee, the sharp pull in...

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3 Ways Your Pelvic Health Issues May Be Impacting Your Quality...

Pelvic floor issues can have a significant impact on your quality of life and can affect both men and women. You may often feel...