Episode 271: Alex Effer - Compression - Expansion model - Part 1

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 NiagaraCollege 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:

Alex's background

The compression-expansion model

Narrow and wide archetypes

The pelvic mechanics of the archetypes 

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