Learn How to Use a Foam Roller
Regular use of the foam roller is a great way to loosen tight restricted soft tissues and is a critical tool for daily use to develop better movement. How to Use a Foam Roller...
Regular use of the foam roller is a great way to loosen tight restricted soft tissues and is a critical tool for daily use to develop better movement. How to Use a Foam Roller...
A blog series on the journey from short distance triathlon to IM 70.3 This is the first in a short series on triathlon training and competition. My goal here is to just share my experiences with starting out in the sport of Triathlon and some...
To be long off the tee, you need to be able to generate power through the hips. This requires adequate mobility of the hips and upper back(thoracic spine). The Joint by Joint Approach details where our bodies should move and where our bodies need...
Much has been made of recently of VO2max and Lactate Threshold as it pertains to athletic and human performance, particularly in endurance sports such as cycling, triathlon, and marathon. VO2 is simply a measure of the amount of oxygen the body can deliver to...
The following was put forth by Dr. Vladimir Janda, whose work in the field of physical medicine and rehabilitation(PM & R) was ahead of his time. Much of his work is very applicable today in the field of PM & R. ...
Muscle Pain and Statin Drugs by Dr. Matt Fontaine Even though commercials for statins like artovastatin(Lipitor), fluvastatin(Lescol), lovastatin(Mevacor), pravastatin(Pravachol), prosuvastatin(Crestor) and simvastatin(Zocor) state that rare but serious side effects may occur including muscle damage(rhabdomyolysis) , the truth is that these drugs often cause muscle...
By Dr. Matt Fontaine Are vitamins necessary for athletes, particularly endurance athletes? Research shows that endurance athletes endure significantly higher levels of oxidative stress due to the intense, long high volume of training they perform. Supplements like Vitamin E(400-800 IU/day) and Vitamin C(500 -1000...
MUSCLE CRAMPS [caption id="attachment_205" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Muscle cramps"][/caption] Most commonly these occur at night and affect the legs, especially the calf muscles, and the feet. These kinds of cramps occur more frequently in elderly people. PHYSIOLOGY OF MUSCLE CRAMPS In a...
By Dr. Matt Fontaine To combat all the negative publicity around the dangers of consuming high fructose corn syrup, advertisements have popped up stating "sugar is sugar, your body can't tell the difference". This is just another lie produced by Big Corn. Research shows...
by Dr. Matt Fontaine With all the hype of late on barefoot running due largely from the popularity of the book Born To Run by Christopher McDougall, I thought it appropriate to weigh in on this issue. The concept of barefoot running...
Dr. Matt Fontaine’s Only One Body is a stark wake-up call: We are entrusted with ‘Only One Body,’ a truth too often forgotten. Emphasizing the need to understand and cherish this singular gift, he brings his extensive training from the prestigious Texas Back Institute and credentials from the American College of Sports Medicine to the fore. With a rich history both as a collegiate baseball player and a physician, he uniquely bridges the worlds of sports and health in a highly relatable way. Dr. Fontaine’s impressive tenure includes working with two Major League Baseball Clubs. Outside the clinic, he’s a dedicated triathlete, firefighter, and EMT. Navigating a challenging healthcare system, Dr. Fontaine equips us with the guidance and permission to self-advocate. His seminal book provides the roadmap to ensure our bodies and minds perform at their best, a testament to his commitment to holistic well-being.
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