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« on: February 24, 2010, 06:16:00 PM » |
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Overuse injuries are caused by two things; training errors or exceeding your biomechanical capacity?usually because of training errors. On the other hand there a multitude of ways to rehab and prevent overuse injuries from changing your running style, shoes and training habits to yoga, stretching, and massage as well as Chiropractic, Physio and Athletic therapy. There is now a new way to treat and prevent athletic overuse and acute injuries and that is ART or Active Release Therapy. While ART is not a new therapy, it is new to the area.
ART is a patented, soft tissue management system that treats problems that occur with muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Every ART session is a combination of examination and treatment. The ART provider uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tension, movement and function, treating abnormal tissues by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. Treatments take about 8 to 15 minutes for each area and a condition may require two to ten visits before full functionality is restored. ART is non-invasive, has virtually no side effects, and has a record of producing very good results. When a soft tissue problem has resolved the symptoms will not return unless the injury happens again. To avoid future injuries patients are instructed in specific exercises and given postural recommendations.
In the Quinte area you can see Dr. Ben Osborne from the TIHC/BIHC and try ART today.
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This past Sunday local runners showed up to run 5k on a beautiful but cool morning in support of a local Ride to Conquer Cancer team raising $700 in the process. Participants were: Jeff Walsh (17:56), Emile Bax (19:51), Bryan Waite (22:59), Kristofer Roach (24:40), Andrew Huff (25:10), Joyce Stewart (25:16), Laura Hatt (25:29), Don Dorval (25:47), Red MacDonald (25:50), Sandy Hill (25:53), Dan Durie (25:53), Jennifer MacDonald (26:08), Liz Mayer (26:26), Lynn Noonan (26:29), Jim Mortimore (26:57), Natasha Uens (26:57), Kate Just (27:16), Joe Bell (27:22), Joy Petch (28:28), Bill Petch (28:28), Rob Haggerty (28:38), Diane Harper (28:52), Paul Svaboda (28:58), Sue Clements (28:59), Stephanie Rupnow (29:45), Carrie Debruin (30:12), Kathy Rice (30:19), Gloria-Anne MacDonald (30:34), Jennifer LaFrance (31:17), Susan Bell (33:05), Kim Grant (37:05), Jerry Vickers (37:09), Lisa Allen (37:10), Ian Grant (37:11), Krista Thrasher (38:14).
Other race on the weekend were the Gatineau Loppet Ski events. In the 27k skate Robert Palliser crossed the line in 1:44:42 and was followed closely by William Crothers in 1:54:39 and Stephen Cornall in 2:00:50. Robert Pallier had already done the 49k event the day before.
Richard Leslie braved the elements and ran the Winterman half Marathon in a time of 1:59:21.
Looking ahead to your next race? Check out the Sears National Kids Cancer Fun Run and Walk on March 21. This 5k race will leave from the Quinte Rowing Club Boat house and will include a kids 1k distance. Sign up before Feb 28 and receive free t-shirt. All proceeds go to kids and their families living with and beyond cancer.
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