Author Archives: askdrjames

Sleep

Posted on October 17, 2023 by askdrjames

Sleep is important for literally everyone. During our treatment plans, we put an extra emphasis on sleep with those recovering from a concussion. The following will include some brief questions to ask yourself, followed by a short video explanation. At … Continue reading →

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Scoliosis Screening

Posted on November 18, 2022 by askdrjames

Screening at early age is very important. Early detection can lower the chance of requiring surgery! How to screen at home: Below is our YouTube video featuring Dr. Fung explaining how to do a scoliosis screening. If you need any … Continue reading →

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The Vagus Nerve

Posted on October 26, 2022 by askdrjames

The Vagus nerve has been recently a popular topic in the world of social media. That is likely because of its impact on the Central Nervous System. This is the system that controls your stress/anxiety and balances it with your … Continue reading →

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Pacing Strategy for Concussions

Posted on September 6, 2022 by askdrjames

Have you ever felt like you try an activity, and then you are absolutely wiped out for the rest of the day and maybe even the next day? A common activity pattern is to do too much, for too long … Continue reading →

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What exercise can I do if i have a concussion?

Posted on June 9, 2020 by askdrjames

One of the most common questions that is asked is what exercise can i do if I have a concussion? There are a few reasons why one may experience increased concussion symptoms during or after exercising. When you’re exercising, your … Continue reading →

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Shoulder Exercise – Wall Angel Glide

Posted on October 24, 2019 by askdrjames

Once you have mastered the floor angel glide exercise, you can progress the wall angel glide, then the seated angel glide. The shoulders and arms position are the same as floor angel glide. However, you will likely to notice that … Continue reading →

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Shoulder Exercise – Floor Angel Glide

Posted on October 17, 2019 by askdrjames

Many people with shoulder injury because there is a postural imbalance in the shoulder girdle including the shoulder blade (scapula). In order to truly strength the shoulder and prevent further injuries, retraining the scapula is very important. Here is the … Continue reading →

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Exercise Principles

Posted on August 19, 2019 by askdrjames

Many people like to go to the gym to get stronger. However, some people ended up injuries while exercises. We have patients with injuries are trying to get back into regular exercises too soon. So when we should do what? … Continue reading →

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Calf Stretching

Posted on July 11, 2019 by askdrjames

This video demonstrates a few various of calf stretching. Stretching the inside calf (medial Gastrocnemius) Stretching the outside calf (lateral Gastrocnemius) Deep layer of the calf (Soleus) These stretches can benefit for those who suffers from plantar faciitis, calf injuries … Continue reading →

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Bird-Dog Exercise

Posted on June 15, 2019 by askdrjames

This is a very popular exercise prescribed by your physio, chiro or trainer. Bird-dog. I love the use of a stick to ensure a proper setup and posture. Make sure you have also  mastered the basic core exercises.

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