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MSR Freestyle Swimming: Part 5 Recovery
Welcome to 'MSR Freestyle Swimming: Part 5 Recovery ' In this segment, we'll explore the pivotal role played by hip extension, knee...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Apr 24, 20248 min read
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MSR Freestyle Swimming: Part 4 Hip Flexors & Knee Extensors
The Role of Hip Flexion & Knee Extension in Freestyle Swimming In the realm of freestyle swimming, the hips and knees are not merely...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Apr 17, 20246 min read
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MSR Freestyle Swimming: Part 1 The Science of Speed
Freestyle swimming, a mainstay in competitive swimming and triathlon events, is celebrated for its speed and precision. For MSK...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 27, 20248 min read
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MSR: Cycling Performance and Injury Prevention
Cycling, a widely embraced exercise, can play a pivotal role in shaping our health and overall wellness. This low-impact sport,...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 20, 202410 min read
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MSR Golf Maintenance Program
This blog delves into the essentials of golf maintenance care, a sport where precision and performance reign supreme.
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 19, 202410 min read
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Tai Chi: Why Learn It?
Why Learn Tai Chi?" is a question I often get from patients, practitioners, and friends. It's worth a detailed answer. Throughout my...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 4, 202412 min read
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Are You Prescribing the Right Exercises? Flexion and Extension Intolerance
Back pain is a complex issue affecting millions of people worldwide. For many, the symptoms of this prevalent condition are often...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Mar 1, 202411 min read
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The Serratus Anterior – An MSR Approach
The serratus anterior, often heralded as the "boxer's muscle," plays a quintessential role in orchestrating upper limb mobility and the...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Feb 1, 202410 min read
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Stride Dynamics: Unveiling Hockey Biomechanics - Part 3: Single Support Propulsion
Peak muscle power and swift acceleration are crucial to enhancing skating speed. Skaters achieve this through correct biomechanics,...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 24, 20246 min read
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The Erector Spinae – An MSR Approach
The erector spinae muscles are paramount in spinal movement and stabilization, forming a critical component in the human musculoskeletal...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Jan 23, 20249 min read
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Piriformis Syndrome: Manual Therapy & Exercise Solution
Piriformis Syndrome (PS) is a type of sciatica in which the piriformis muscle in the buttock irritates or compresses the sciatic nerve,...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Dec 8, 202310 min read
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Achieving Maximum Knee Flexion Through Manual Therapy and Exercise
A serene morning routine was disrupted. A beloved daily practice is becoming increasingly challenging. Meet Mina, a woman whose...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Dec 1, 202312 min read
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Oculomotor Exercises - Dizziness & Vertigo
Oculomotor exercises are designed to improve the control, coordination, and movement of the eyes, which are crucial for tasks that...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Nov 27, 20239 min read
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Racquet Sports - Optimizing Performance – Part 3
Part 3 of our series, 'Optimizing Racquet Sports Performance,' focuses on the lower body's vital role. We'll examine the biomechanics of...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Nov 22, 202310 min read
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Racquet Sports - Optimizing Performance – Part 2
In Part 2 of "Unraveling the Biomechanics of Racquet Sports for Optimal Performance", we focus on the abdominal muscles and erector...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Nov 15, 20237 min read
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Posture Perfect: Aligning Your Body with Manual Therapy and Exercise
The quest for optimal posture has never been more pressing in a world that increasingly draws us into a forward bend over our...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Nov 15, 202314 min read
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MSR Runner's Maintenance Guide - Part 2 - The Core
In Part 2 of the MSR Runner's Maintenance Guide, we spotlight the core - the epicentre of stability and power in running. We concentrate...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Oct 20, 20238 min read
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The MSR Runner's Maintenance Guide - Part 1 - The Upper Body
Welcome to the inaugural segment of the MSR Runner's Maintenance Guide. With a foundation of three decades of running expertise, this...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Oct 12, 20237 min read
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Unveiling the Power of MSR in Releasing Restrictions in the Hamstring muscles
This article aims to provide an in-depth yet accessible understanding of the hamstrings through the lens of Motion Specific Release (MSR)...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Oct 10, 202310 min read
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Unveiling the Power of MSR in Releasing Restrictions in the Gluteus Maximus and Medius muscles
In the broad sphere of musculoskeletal (MSK) medicine, the Gluteus Maximus and Medius muscles are central to athletic performance,...
Dr. Brian Abelson
Oct 3, 202311 min read
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