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The Effects of Altitude and the Female Body Jan 11, 2024

by Dr. Irina Fedulow-Plante PT DPT-W

In recent years, there has been tremendous growth in backcountry sporting activities, both professional and recreational. Due to increased access to the...

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Navigating Family Dynamics When You’re Home for the Holidays Dec 20, 2023

Spending time with family during the holidays can bring on a mixed bag of emotions. Even people who have overall healthy and positive relationships with their family members can find themselves...

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Kinesiophobia: Managing Fear of Movement After Injury Dec 20, 2023

Written By: Dr. Malerie James, PT

 

Picture this. You’re at the crag with your crew. You’ve been working on your project hard today and you’ve almost got it. Just a little...

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4 Steps to Start a Plant Based Diet for Athletes Nov 30, 2023

Written By: Lauren MacLeod, Registered Dietitian

 

Have you considered trying a plant-based diet?

“Plant-based diet” can mean anything from a typical omnivore eating a bit less...

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A Sports Dietitian's Top 4 Tips to Enjoy the Holidays (and still get gains!) Nov 22, 2023

Written By: Lauren MacLeod

 

Everyone has their own feelings about the holidays. Some people love the music, while others love to cook. However, the holidays can also be...

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Simple Self Care Strategies to Decrease Anxiety anxiety self care Nov 09, 2023

Protecting your baseline mood through self care can help mitigate and decrease anxiety symptoms. Some ways you can protect your baseline include: 

Get adequate sleep! Research shows that...

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The Basics of Sports Nutrition Nov 01, 2023

Written By: Lauren MacLeod, Registered Dietitian 

 

Athletes know the importance of having balanced nutrition to perform at their best–and have fun doing it! With all the...

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Pregnancy, Postpartum and Training: Why You Should Work with Someone Oct 25, 2023

Written By: Dr. Malerie James, PT

 

If you’re an athlete, the idea of taking 9 months off from your favorite sport probably sounds like torture. Once those 9 months are over, you might...

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SAD: A Primer on Seasonal Affective Disorder Oct 18, 2023

Many of us outdoor enthusiasts welcome the fall and the beginning of a season full of ideal weather conditions for our most beloved sports. But as the days get progressively shorter, darker, and...

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A Sports Dietitian's Top 5 Tips for Nutrition in the Mountains Oct 17, 2023

Written By: Lauren MacLeod, Registered Dietitian

 

Athletes who train at altitude have their own unique nutrition needs. In this article we’ll cut through the noise, debunk nutrition...

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Traumatic Brain Injuries- What You Need to Know Oct 11, 2023

By: Dr. Irina Fedulow Plante, PT DPT, Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist, RYT 200

Seeing the beauty of fresh powder, breathing in the crisp air and waxing your board or skis...

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Metabolic Testing/V02 Max Oct 11, 2023

Written By: Dr. Tara Kulikov, DACM, L.Ac., MA Exercise Science

 

“WHY THESE NUMBERS ARE IMPORTANT FOR EVERYONE”

Many of us have seen the images of an elite, professional, or...

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