As final exams quickly approach be sure to take breaks from studying to exercise! New research from a team of scientists at McMaster University suggests that brief exercise breaks during lectures can help university students focus their attention, retain information, and improve overall learning. This is the first study to show that exercise breaks promote attention during lecture and improve learning in university students. So be sure to take time for yourself between study

The weather is getting nicer and more people are starting to exercise. This means the potential for more soreness after working out, especially if this is for the first time in a while. With post exercise soreness comes the question, do I heat or ice? Is the area inflamed, red, hot or swollen? Ice it ❄❄ Cold therapy is also known as cryotherapy. It works by reducing blood flow to a particular area, which can significantly reduce inflammation and swelling that causes pain, esp

Too cold and icy and to run outside? Try adding in some strength training! A 2017 systemic review has shown that adding strength training to a distance runner's program in the form of heavy resistance training, explosive resistance training, and plyometric training performed on 2–3 occasions per week is likely to positively affect performance in terms of: Running economy, time trial performance, and maximal sprint speed in middle- and long-distance runners of all abilities.

With holiday sales kicking into full gear, patients have started to ask what to look for when buying a new running shoe? Different functional groups of athletes need different construction features to feel comfortable in their shoe. Research has shown that a more comfortable shoes is associated with a lower movement-related injury, requires less oxygen consumption during exercise, and demands less muscle activity than a shoe that is less comfortable. A "perfect shoe" for ever

In honor of the Connecticut Open starting this weekend in New Haven, from the British Journal of Sports Medicine, some of the many health benefits of playing tennis include: • increased brain power (alertness and tactical thinking) • reduced stress • better agility, balance, coordination, and reaction time • lower body fat • greater strength and aerobic fitness • reduced risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. • increased bone mineral density and bone mineral content

Research has shown that sitting for more than 8 hours/day with no additional physical activity is similar to that of smoking and obesity in terms of mortality risks. However one hour (60-75 minutes) of physical activity has been shown to eliminate the negative effects of being inactive for 8 hours and decreases mortality risks associated with sitting for long periods. Additionally exercise has been shown to reduce the risks of heart disease, some cancers, type 2 diabetes, and

Although old school, after a long workout ice can still be beneficial for reducing muscle soreness and to help speed up recovery times. For best results studies have shown spending 11-15 minutes in water temperatures of 51°-59°F after working out is optimal for recovery. So what are you waiting for jump in!! #ice #recovery #doms #rehab #newhaven #chiropractic #chiropractor #running #exercise #soreness

Last month, researchers at Southern Methodist University said they found something unexpected during video examination of the fastest sprinter in world history Usain Bolt’s stride: His right leg appears to strike the track with about 13 percent more peak force than his left leg. And with each stride, his left leg remains on the ground about 14 percent longer than his right leg. This imbalance is due to Bolt accommodating for the effects of his scoliosis. The condition curved

With rounded shoulders and tight pectoral muscles, the lats become tight and limit their flexibility. With a decrease in lat flexibility, lumbar extension becomes excessive in overhead movement and can lead to rib flares and low back pain. Using wod bands (as pictured) is a great way to stretch the lats, decrease your low back pain, and increase your range of motion! #lats #mobility#stretch #newhavenchiroandrehab#function #painfree #strength #stretch #NewHaven #chiropractic #

With walking, the effort by the ankle extensor muscles (shin muscles, pointing the toes up) is twice as much as the knee extensors muscles (quad muscles) and 25% more when running. Without strength in those ankle extensor muscles we lose ankle mobility. Without ankle mobility our knee extensors must activate more which adds additional stress on the knee. Ankle strength is the key to maintaining ankle mobility and in keeping optimal biomechanics. Without it, injuries increase