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Flow Experiences, the Zone and Optimal Performance
Flow is the state of optimal experience when the body and mind are pushed to the limit to complete a difficult task. It is these moments that bring us happiness and fulfillment in our lives. Flow is an intrinsic experience of our own making that is not dependent on...
Shin Splints Can Occur in Seasonal Transition
In case you missed my article in The Weekly Sun of the Wood River Valley or the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below. Transitioning from skis to running shoes can be painful. When skiing our foot is connected to a long board and never makes contact with...
Book Review: Younger Next Year for Women
Although this book review is of the women's version of the book it is applicable to men as well. Men will enjoy the first book, Younger Next Year. Co-written by internist Dr. Henry (Harry) S. Lodge, M.D. and his patient, 73 year old Chris Crowley, Younger Next Year...
My Diagnosis of Osteoarthritis
I was diagnosed with severe bone-on-bone Osteoarthritis (OA) in my left hip in 2007 after arthroscopic surgery. When my doctor and I parted, his last words were, "I'll see you in 15 years for your hip replacement." In my late 30s I was too young for a joint...
Straighten Then Strengthen Your Body
In case you missed my article in The Weekly Sun of the Wood River Valley (pdf) or the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below. Lifting weights is a great way to increase strength. Unfortunately, it can also engrain postural disparities and movement...
Self Control is Exhaustible!
"What looks like laziness may actually be exhaustion." This was one of the lessons from the book Switch: How to Change Things When Change is Hard. I listened to this book last year and recently attended a Wellcoaches class on the book which prompted me to write...
Knee Injuries and Alignment
In case you missed my article in the Los Alamos Daily Post it is reprinted below. Contrary to popular belief your knee is not a fragile joint. It is designed to run, jump, ski and perform all the activities you ask of it. The knee is actually a simple joint...
My Egoscue® Experience, A Client’s Perspective
Guest Column: by Lynn Bjorklund I started Egoscue® with Jessica in 2010 when I was in a downward spiral with numerous injuries. Each year I tried harder and could do less. Most people chalk it up to just getting older and that is what is normal to expect. I didn't...
Strength Training for Better Posture: Lat Front Pulldown
Starting Position Hand position on the bar is determined by abducting the arms to the side, bending at the elbows, rotating upwards and reaching straight up to grab the bar. The thumb wraps around the bar with the other fingers forming a hook. This reduces...
Meet Jessica!
I believe we are designed to move and play throughout our entire lives. I don’t buy into the idea that we should slow down with age, or that pain, injury and physical restrictions are unavoidable aspects of growing older. So, here’s my philosophy. Our mental mindset, combined with the physical position and condition of the body that we bring into any activity (from walking to skiing to everything in between), determines our chance of hurting when we move. If we have a positive mindset, and if we have proper positioning and move with correct body biomechanics, all activities should be possible.
This is the goal I have for everyone: to overcome pain and limitations so you can Stay in the Game for Life!
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