Injury as Opportunity
Have you injured yourself recently? How have you been feeling about it? a) Sad: “What did I do to deserve this? It’s all over.” b) Angry: No words. Just fury. c) In denial: “Hopefully it will just get better on its own.” d) Accepting: “Yes, it’s a bummer but I’ll take [...]
Continue Reading →Why Biologics Trump Bionics
How often do you stop to think about the miraculous self-healing machine that is your body? At The Stone Clinic, we think about it all the time. We are passionate believers in the power of the human body to fix itself. After all, we have several hundred thousand years of evolution on our side; our [...]
Continue Reading →Arthritis: Don’t just “suck it up”!
Hello again world! We’re excited to re-launch our blog this month, especially since it’s National Arthritis Awareness Month in May and we’ve got a lot to share on how to prevent and treat arthritis. We are determined to put an end to this debilitating condition; it’s a silent, insidious disorder that ruins far too many [...]
Continue Reading →Shape up for Ski Season!
September is here and all of us avid skiers and riders are starting to chomp at the bit. But, if you haven’t been keeping your body in good bikini form this summer, now is the time to start whipping it into shape for the slopes. First, work on your leg strength by doing squats, lunges, [...]
Continue Reading →Mindless Eating = Mindless Gaining
Have you ever pulled your car into the driveway only to realize you barely remember driving home…..almost like your car had driven itself home…your body on autopilot while your brain was elsewhere, swimming with thoughts, worries, or plans? Scary, isn’t it? Have you ever reached the end of a bag of chips only to realize [...]
Continue Reading →Principles of Orthotics
Principles of Orthotics Foot pain, ankle pain, knee pain, and even back pain are all common problems that can often be significantly improved with orthotic intervention or sometimes more simply, through appropriate footwear. Plantar fasciitis, chronic patellofemoral pain, heel pain, foot and ankle tendonitis, and low back pain are just some of the diagnoses that [...]
Continue Reading →CrossFit Training for Triathlons
CrossFit Training for Triathlons Cross training using strength training while training for triathlons is important for building strength and power that will correlate to better performance during competition. Using CrossFit workouts allows an athlete to build lower body power and trunk stabilization while incorporating plyometrics and sprint drills that will translate to improved strength and [...]
Continue Reading →Barefoot Running
Barefoot Running Barefoot running has gained popularity in recent times, especially after the book “”Born to Run”” has become available. Also, the introduction of the Vibram 5-finger shoe has sparked interest in running with the idea of minimal protective footwear. The concept of barefoot running is based on the utilization of natural foot mechanics. The [...]
Continue Reading →Stand Up Paddling
Stand-Up Paddling is our new favorite sport and rehabilitation tool. Standing on a surf board and paddling on flat water or ocean chop works all the muscles of the body in a non-impact and gentle but strenuous way. It is available to people of all ages. Since falling is one of the major causes of [...]
Continue Reading →Aging and Avoiding Injuries
Aging and Avoiding Injuries As we age, our tissues become less elastic and are more prone to injury due to tearing. Although this fact is somewhat depressing, there are things we can do to avoid injuries. Some of these things are: keeping your body hydrated, eating right/good nutrition, having a strong core, having good flexibility, [...]
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