The Robbie Bourke Podcast

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


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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:

  • 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

    ...more
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