What is Long-Covid, Recovery and Returning to Activity
My Covid Experience: I tested positive to Covid-19 with a rapid antigen on a Sunday, the day I first noted symptoms of Covid-19. My wife had tested positive on the Wednesday beforehand. My kids tested positive the day after me. Clinic-wise I feel that I hadn’t been a threat to anyone as I had been…
Read MoreStop Your Hands Going Numb on the Bike
“How do you stop your hands going numb when you ride?” is one of the more frequent questions I get when performing bike fits. It happens to both mountain bikers and road cyclists alike. Thankfully this annoying problem is usually fixable. We need to look at both your body and your bike setup. We know…
Read MoreBest 10 Tips for Better Sleep
March 14 – 20 is Sleep Awareness Week, so I thought it was appropriate to talk about sleep, how it affects your mind and body, and how to sleep better. Sleep is something most of us complain that we don’t get enough of. We all know that 8 hours is the magic number and that…
Read More8 Best Stretches for Snowboarders
Here I’ll cover 8 best stretches for snowboarders to help you play on the slopes longer and avoid injuries. Snow bunnies unite! The season for getting some fresh powder is upon us. I am positive everyone in Canberra has noticed the start of the really cold weather and that the ski season has begun early…
Read MoreSnowboarding Injuries: Tips for How to Prevent Injuries this Winter
Are you looking to prevent snowboarding injuries this winter season? In previous years I’ve written articles about preventing skiing injuries. You can find them here and here . This time I’ll focus on the snowboarders. More specifically the benefit of protective devices for injury prevention. There are still some similarities with preventing ski injuries. Most people…
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