This episode's guest is Alex Effer of Resilient Training and Rehabilitation.
Alex earned his Bachelors of Kinesiology from the University of Toronto, obtained a Post-Graduate Certificate in Exercise Science for Health and Performance from Niagara
College and is a Certified Exercise Physiologist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, and EXOS Performance Specialist.
Alex continuously improves his education through courses and regular personal reading from both Canadian and international sources to enhance his knowledge in stress physiology, neurology, biomechanics, respiration, autonomics, psychology (i.e., human behaviour and habit formation), and systems thinking.
Alex has gained extensive clinical and practical experience treating and training a variety of clients from professional and amateur athletes, high profile executives, older adults, individuals with certain medical conditions such as Stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Congenital Heart Disease, Postoperative rehabilitation and individuals with chronic and complex pain.
Alex’s experience includes: Head Exercise Physiologist at Ace Sports Clinic Inc; Director of Return to Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Varsity Baseball, Women's Lacrosse, and Golf team at the University of Toronto; Consultant for the Varsity Blues Football, Hockey, Swimming Team; Head Exercise Physiologist for Balance Physiotherapy; and consultant to Olympic Swimming Athletes, and NBA players.
Most recently, Alex has decided to build his own business under the name Resilient Training and Rehabilitation, a name that emphasizes Alex’s unique approach to fitness, which is one that combines both aspects of normal fitness and rehabilitation principles to achieve long- lasting pain free results. Alex uses his comprehensive knowledge and passion in exercise science, autonomics, respiration, rehabilitation, and biomechanics to develop programs that promote injury prevention, sports performance, and rehabilitation through quality of movement.
On this episode Alex and I discuss:
This was a great discussion with Alex and I hope you guys really enjoy it.
Stay Strong,
RB
Show Notes:
Website - resilientedu.com
Facebook - Resilient Training and Rehabilitation
Instagram - alex.effer
YouTube - Resilient Lab With Alex Effer
Books Mentioned:
Recognizing and Treating Breathing Disorders: A Multidisciplinary Approach
The Pelvic Girdle: An integration of clinical expertise and research
The Thorax: An Integrated Approach
Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders
Injury-Free Running, Second Edition: Your Illustrated Guide to Biomechanics, Gait Analysis, and Injury Prevention
Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System
Manipulative Therapy: Musculoskeletal Medicine
Videos Mentioned:
Human Locomotion - YouTube Channel
Podcasts Mentioned:
Physical Preparation Podcast - Episode 18 - Mike Roncarati
Physical Preparation Podcast - Episode 19 - Mike Roncarati
People and Resources mentioned:
Bill Hartman
Conor Harris
Zac Cupples
Angus Bradley
Eric Cressey
Postural Restoration Institute (PRI)
Shirley Sahrmann
Mike Robertson
T-Nation
Mike Roncarati
Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS)
Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)
Jennifer Poulin
Leon Chaitow
James Earls
Thomas Michaud
Karel Lewit
Donald A. Neumann
ALTIS
Connor Ryan
Gary Gray
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