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What Kinesiologists need to know about Kinesiology Tape? BY: Kathie Sharkey R.Kin and Amanda Tankovich (Guelph Humber 3rd year student) Kinesiology tape has been a popular topic lately and there is a lot of information but looking at the clinical studies and evaluating if using this tool is appropriate for you and your clients is […]

The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance (CKA) is a non-profit corporation that advocates and promotes the advancement of the profession of kinesiology in Canada. It is the unifying voice for kinesiology in Canada and represents nine provincial kinesiology associations and over 4,000 affiliated Kinesiologists. Their goal is to push the science of kinesiology forward.  Understanding the challenge  As a brand, however,

We are all human beings, and each of us has a physical body. We also all have a mind, and we all have emotions. In the same way that we all have a state of physical health, we all have a state of mental health. Mental health is more than the absence of mental illness.

In response to the recent COVD-19 pandemic and requests we have received from several members around the world, ACSM and EIMC leaders put together a Prescription for Health on Staying Active During the Coronavirus Pandemic. This prescription is not geared to any one group of individuals, but may provide guidance to all individuals during this

Taking care of your mental health (COVID-19) The COVID-19 pandemic is new and unexpected. This situation can be unsettling and can cause a sense of loss of control. It is normal for people and communities to feel sad, stressed, confused, scared or worried. People may react in different ways. Some common feelings may include: Care

It happens every time we say hello. In person, in text, on the phone. Someone asks us how we’re doing. It’s politeness. It’s a social convention. And it’s a way to find out how we’re all doing and connect with each other.  But, more often than not, do you find yourself answering, automatically, with “fine, thanks?” You are not alone. Most of us do. But maybe, just maybe, if we said

Walking the Talk: Why Kinesiologists are Joining the Conversation on Mental Health Studies and kinesiologists’ practice show regular physical exercise can improve mental wellbeing, including living with depression and anxiety We rarely talk about kinesiologists when it comes to mental health barriers or a mental wellness strategy. But as kinesiologists gain a deeper understanding of

Here are five kinesiologist approved ways to help get you moving better and feeling mentally strong.                                              1. Start moving in the right direction Many of the clients that come to see kinesiologist have a physical condition in addition to depression. Too often, clients start with lofty or unrealistic goals they aim to achieve on their own,

Prolonged sitting is increasingly being recognized as a health hazard. Given that many jobs involve long periods of uninterrupted sitting, such as those occupations completed at a desk or while driving, it has become increasingly important to understand the impact of sitting and how to mitigate the negative aspects of it. Firstly, we might begin

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season, which means more family time, baking, watching classic movies on TV and cozy nights by the fire. Baby it’s cold outside and the COVID-19 pandemic will certainly pose new challenges for Canadians this December with the closure of gyms and other indoor fitness facilities. This