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Physical Literacy

By Backs In Action | July 29, 2015

Physical Literacy Childhood obesity and inactivity rates are on the rise and to combat this negative trend we have to …

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Patellofemoral Syndrome, “Runner’s Knee”

By Backs In Action | July 23, 2015

Causes, Symptoms & Treatment of Runner’s Knee Pain What is Patellofemoral Syndrome? Patellofemoral Syndrome: Pain in the front of the …

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How to Breath Optimally: Diaphragmatic & Paradoxical Breathing

By Backs In Action | July 10, 2015

Are you Breathing Optimally? Did you know that most people do not breathe properly? Many people utilize their chest muscles …

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Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults

By Backs In Action | June 10, 2015

Physical Activity Guidelines for Older Adults For older adults, ages 65 and older, The Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends …

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Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults

By Backs In Action | June 3, 2015

Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults For adults, ages 18-64, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends the following guidelines. Physical Activity …

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Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Guidelines for Youth

By Backs In Action | May 27, 2015

Physical Activity & Sedentary Behavior Guidelines for Youth For youth, ages 12-17, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends the following guidelines. …

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Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Guidelines for Children

By Backs In Action | May 20, 2015

Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Guidelines for Children For children, ages 5-11, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology recommends the …

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Physical Activity & Sedentary Behavior Guidelines for the Early Years

By Backs In Action | May 13, 2015

Physical Activity & Sedentary Behavior Guidelines for Children Children in the early years should be physically active as a part of games, …

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Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome

By Backs In Action | April 15, 2015

Understanding Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome What is Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome? Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome is an exercise induced muscle …

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Canadian Physical Activity & Sedentary Guidelines

By Backs In Action | April 8, 2015

Canadian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Guidelines There are many benefits to physical activity and exercise but it is difficult …

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