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Is Your Pelvic Floor the Missing Link to Your Personal Best?

Research shows that there is an often overlooked player in how you perform on the run: The Pelvic Floor.

The Bottom Line: When your pelvic floor doesn’t function as a dynamic shock absorber, you recruit extra muscles to help. This requires more oxygen and energy, making you a less efficient runner. By optimizing the pelvic floor, you stop wasting fuel and start using it for forward propulsion.

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Concussion 101: More Than Rest

What many don't realize is that a concussion is more than a bruise to your brain. Instead, the impact of a concussion triggers a complex energy crisis deep within the brain.

Our team of physiotherapists with extensive concussion experience are diving into what that means for athletes and how we can use this knowledge to get you back to sport as quickly and safely as possible.

Hint: it’s not complete rest, nor is it “powering through”.

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How to Manage Achilles Tendon Injuries for Runners

Achilles tendon injuries are common running injuries that occur when the tendon connecting the calf muscles to the heel becomes irritated and, in some cases, inflamed. While rest and stretching might sound like the best advice, these approaches can worsen the condition!

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How to beat tight hip flexors once and for all.

85% of runners report experiencing tight hip flexors.

Most of them fight it with stretching.

But we're here to teach you an effective longterm strategy to reduce tightness while also improving resilience to injury and boosting performance!

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Ready to run postpartum? Start here!

Chiropractor Dr. Brittany Moran is a new Mom and talented runner.


She’s sharing a few key concepts that have helped her gear up to run after welcoming her first baby.

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How to nail the taper!

It’s race week in Toronto and we’re sharing our top marathon and half marathon taper tips to ensure that you’re ready to tackle race day feeling sharp, confident and ready to fly!

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