In this author’s last post, the benefits of licensure in the exercise profession was explored. A requisite of licensure included an undergraduate degree in exercise science, in addition to a clearly set list of standards and guidelines to abide by. It is this author’s contention that the content of exercise science degrees should also be […]
Read MorePeer-reviewed research (PRR) can be defined as a process whereby scholarly work is examined by a group of experts in the same field to make sure it meets the necessary standards before it is published or accepted (Peer Review, n.d.). Tradition may be thought of as a way of thinking, behaving, or doing something that […]
Read MoreTendinopathy is characterized as an overuse injury, occurring in close proximity to the tendinous regions of muscle bellies (Andres & Murrell, 2008). Unlike tendonitis, which is characterized by inflammatory markers, tendinopathy has minimal-to-no inflammation present (Andres & Murrell, 2008; Mayo Clinic, 2016). Thus, it is imperative to discern the two pathologies and appropriately characterize the […]
Read MoreMy client, Trina Molloy, sent me this earlier this morning. Looks like a pancake but, it is 3 egg whites, 1 scoop protein powder, flax seed, cinnamon and 1/4 cup of almond milk or bit less. Wisk and pour on pan!!! It is loaded with high quality protein, great fats, and antioxidants. Give it a go!
Read MoreOatis (2016) stated that there are over 1000 types of properties, which describes a material’s behavior in the presence of mechanical forces. Such material properties can be applied to human tissue (i.e., biomechanics), as a means of comprehending the body’s responses to the aforementioned mechanical forces. Such properties include, but are not limited to: stress-strain, […]
Read MoreHello folks. I finished this book a while ago but forgot to reach out and present it to you. This is a great read for your own personal development, or sharpening up your leadership skills. Enjoy Maxwell, J.C. (2007). The 21 irrefutable laws of leadership. Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson. -Michael McIsaac
Read MoreKin 6303 (Corrective Exercise Programming) completed. This represents course number 13 in my MS Kinesiology Program through ATSU. 2 to go. -Michael McIsaac
Read MoreHello everyone! I have a few pics from the conference. I had the privilege of meeting Robb Wolf, Dr. Kirk Parsley, and Mark Sisson in addition to all of the great information presented over 3 days. Enjoy! -Michael McIsaac
Read MoreIn this author’s last 2 posts, Vladimir Janda’s upper crossed syndrome (UCS) was explored, in addition to its relationship with the chronic musculoskeletal pain cycle (CMPC) (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). Furthermore, stability and mobility restrictions, two central constituents of UCS, were covered as it related to the thoracic regions. As a means of appreciating […]
Read MoreIn this author’s last post, Vladimir Janda’s lower crossed syndrome (LCS) and upper crossed syndrome (UCS) were explored, in addition to their relationships to the chronic musculoskeletal pain cycle (CMPC) (Page, Lardner, & Frank, 2010). Furthermore, mobility restrictions, one constituent of UCS and LCS, were covered as it related to the thoracic and hip regions, […]
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