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Mental Skills and Sport Psychology

Mental skills can be the difference between success and failure for many athletes. The American Psychological Association defines Sport and Exercise Psychology as the scientific study of the psychological factors associated with participation and performance in sport.  Sport psychology methods allow for the enhancement of performance and functioning, in both

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Run, Jump, Throw! Getting Adolescent Girls on the Go

Shannon Clare 13 December 2018 About the Author: Shannon Clare A teacher of secondary girls physical education since 2007, Shannon Clare has a diverse physical activity background that includes soccer, badminton, high jump, yoga, and dance. She recently completed an Interdisciplinary Masters of Education in Leadership and Technology at the

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Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

Athletes are sometimes told (or may believe) that losing weight and achieving a certain body composition will help improve their performance, but this is not necessarily true. Restricting our intake below what our body needs to function can lead to a sense of guilt around food, a feeling of shame

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How to treat ankle pain. What to expect at HIP: Episode 1

[videopress GdEAVRf1] Unsure how to treat ankle pain, then this is the video for you. We wanted to share what treatment looks like at HIP. Therefore, our very own psychologist Nicolas Allen is sharing his experience of treatment for his ankle. This is the first in a series of videos

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Controlling Boredom During COVID-19

If you are feeling bored or stuck during social distancing, here is a great idea for controlling boredom during COVID-19. Our psychologist Nicolas Allen provides a great social distancing compliant family activity that his family participated in and had a wonderful time doing it. If you are struggling with stress

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Massage Self-Care Strategies During COVID-19

Here are some great Massage self-care strategies to use during COVID-19 from our Massage Therapist Michelle. If your hands and forearms are giving you some troubles, these are some great tips. If you are struggling with chronic pain, injuries, or stress during this time our telerehab options may be a

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Massage Stretches to Use When Working From Home

Our Massage Therapist Michelle takes you through some stretches to use when working from home while during social distancing and the COVID-19 epidemic. If you are feeling stiff or tight after a lot of computer work, give some of these a try. If you are struggling with chronic pain, injuries,

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