Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab

Dr. Nicolas Kuiper

Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab - Your Daily Health Authority Welcome to Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab, the daily podcast that gives Ontarians the competitive advantage in health, wellness, and recovery. Hosted by an AI-powered narrator and brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington, Ontario, this show delivers evidence-based health strategies in just 3-5 minutes every weekday. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from a sports injury, managing stress and mental health, or simply want to optimize your physical performance, Absolute Edge provides actionable protocols you can implement immediately.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 81: The Forgotten Foundation — Why Your Ankles Are Sabotaging Your Running (And What to Do About It)

    Whether you're training for a marathon, hitting the trails on weekends, or just getting back into running after years away—this episode is for you. There's a part of your body that's absolutely critical to your running performance and injury prevention, and most runners are neglecting it: your ankles and feet. The ankle is the first major joint to absorb impact when your foot hits the ground. It's the foundation of your entire kinetic chain. Yet most runners never think about ankle mobility or foot strength until something goes wrong. The Ankle: Your First Line of Defense When you run, every foot strike generates impact forces of two to three times your body weight. Over a marathon, that's 40,000+ steps—millions of pounds of cumulative force that your ankle must handle. Dorsiflexion—the ability for your shin to travel forward over your foot while your heel stays down—is the critical movement. We want to see at least 15-20 degrees for running. When dorsiflexion is limited, the body compensates: Early heel rise: More stress on forefoot, Achilles, and plantar fasciaFoot pronation: Overpronation stresses medial structures, contributes to shin splintsKnee valgus: Increased stress on knee joint, IT band, and hipForward trunk lean: Changed mechanics, increased lower back loadShortened stride: More steps, more cumulative impact, less efficiencyThe Modern Foot Problem Your foot contains 26 bones, 33 joints, and over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. But most of us have spent our entire lives in shoes that don't allow the foot to function as designed. Narrow toe boxes, elevated heels, stiff soles, and arch support have weakened our intrinsic foot muscles over decades. The foot becomes passive, relying on the shoe rather than being an active, responsive foundation. The Injury Connection So many common running injuries trace back to ankle and foot dysfunction: Plantar Fasciitis: A whole lower leg problem manifesting in the footAchilles Tendinopathy: Almost always associated with calf tightness and ankle mobility restrictionsShin Splints: Overpronation from limited dorsiflexion and weak foot musclesKnee Pain: Many cases of runner's knee trace back to ankle and foot dysfunctionHip and Lower Back Pain: The back is often the victim of dysfunction belowSelf-Assessment: The Wall Test Stand facing a wall with one foot about 4 inches away. Keep your heel flat and try to touch your knee to the wall. Find the point where your heel just starts to lift and measure from big toe to wall. Less than 4 inches: Significantly restricted—you need focused mobility work4-5 inches: Mildly restricted—room for improvement5+ inches: Generally adequate—maintain with regular movementBarefoot Shoes & Toe Spacers Barefoot shoes let the foot function naturally with wide toe boxes, zero drop, thin flexible soles, and no arch support. Research shows they can increase foot muscle size and strength, improve arch function, and enhance proprioception. Critical caveat: Transition gradually over 6-12 months. Start with walking, progress slowly. Sudden transition causes stress fractures, plantar fascia injuries, and Achilles problems. Toe spacers passively spread toes toward their natural position, counteracting years of narrow shoes. Start with 15-30 minutes daily and gradually increase. Practical Protocols Ankle Mobility (Daily): Ankle circles: 10 each direction, each footAnkle PAILs and RAILs: 2-minute hold at end range, then 3-4 sets of PAIL (5 sec) immediately into RAIL (5 sec), building from 30% to 100% effortBanded ankle mobilizations: 10-15 reps each sideTheragun on calves: 60-90 seconds per leg before runningFoot Strengthening (3-4x per week): Towel scrunches: 3 sets of 10-15 per footToe yoga: 10 reps each pattern, each footShort foot exercise: Hold 5 seconds, 10 reps per footSingle-leg balance: 30-60 seconds each sideCalf raises with full range: 3 sets of 15-20 repsWednesday Truth "The ankle and foot are the foundation of your running. Limited ankle mobility forces compensation up the entire chain. Weak foot muscles leave you relying on passive structures that weren't designed to handle the load alone. But this is fixable—with consistent work over time." About Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness: Located in Burlington, Ontario, we help runners build resilient bodies from the ground up. We assess the entire kinetic chain, use targeted treatment including electroacupuncture, and build progressive exercise programs addressing all deficits. 📞 Call our Burlington clinic: 905.332.7000 🌐 absoluterw.com]]>

    20 min

  2. MAY 11

    Episode 80: The Hockey Body — Why the Skating Stride Is Destroying Your Hips (And How to Fix It)

    If you're a hockey player, a hockey parent, or you grew up playing this sport and your body is still paying the price—this episode is for you. Hockey does something to the human body that no other sport does. The skating stride, the posture, the repetitive mechanics—they create a very specific pattern of dysfunction that leads to hip pain, groin strains, lower back issues, and for many players, hip replacements in their 40s and 50s. This isn't inevitable. But to prevent it, you need to understand what hockey actually does to your body. The Unique Biomechanics of Skating Skating is not a natural human movement. Walking, running, jumping—these are fundamental movements our bodies are inherently designed to perform. Skating is entirely different. The Push Phase: Your leg moves into hip abduction and external rotation. This happens almost entirely in the frontal and transverse planes—very little forward-backward movement compared to running. The Recovery Phase: Hip flexors and adductors contract to pull the leg back, but in a shortened range—your hip never fully extends. The Skating Posture: Bent at hips and knees, torso forward, hips constantly in flexion. Every shift, every practice, every game—locked in this position. The Hockey Player's Pattern of Dysfunction Chronically Tight Hip Flexors: The iliopsoas becomes shortened and overactive, pulling the pelvis into anterior tiltWeak and Inhibited Glutes: Reciprocal inhibition shuts down glutes while other muscles compensateAdductor Overload: Groin strains are epidemic because adductors compensate for weak glutesHip Capsule and Labral Damage: The anterior capsule becomes lax or fibrotic; labral tears accumulate due to poor blood supplyFemoroacetabular Impingement (FAI): Extra bone develops, causing pain, limited mobility, and early arthritisWhy Traditional Approaches Fail Generic Strength Training: Squats and deadlifts don't address skating-specific deficitsIgnoring the Capsule and Ligaments: You can strengthen muscles all day, but if the capsule is dysfunctional, you're not addressing the root causeStretching Without Addressing Why: Hip flexors are tight for a reason—stretching alone provides only temporary reliefTreating Symptoms Instead of Patterns: The groin isn't the problem—it's the symptom of the entire dysfunction patternWhat Hockey Players Actually Need Component One: Targeted Treatment Electroacupuncture: Enhances endorphin release, modulates pain signals, promotes blood flow to tissues with poor circulation (like the hip capsule and labrum), and resets muscle tone in overactive tissuesSoft Tissue Work: Addresses fibrotic tissue in hip flexors, adductors, and TFLJoint Mobilization: Restores normal capsular mobilitySpinal Adjustments: Addresses restrictions related to anterior pelvic tiltComponent Two: Capsular and Ligamentous Training The hip capsule and ligaments need training just like muscles, but they respond to different stimuli and adapt slowly over months. 90-90 hip transitions with controlled loadHip airplanesControlled articular rotations (CARs)End-range isometricsComponent Three: Specific Strength Training Glute Strengthening: Hip thrusts, single-leg RDLs, lateral band walksHip Flexor Eccentric Work: Strengthen in lengthened positionAdductor Strengthening: Copenhagen planks, adductor slidesRotational Core Stability: Pallof presses, anti-rotation holdsSingle-Leg Work: Single-leg squats, deadlifts, landing drillsComponent Four: Movement Pattern Retraining Hip hinging with neutral spineRestoring full hip extensionProper squat and lunge mechanicsIntegration into sport-specific movementsThe Timeline This is a process measured in months, not days: Weeks 1-4: Treatment and mobility—electroacupuncture, soft tissue work, begin CARsWeeks 4-8: Add specific strength trainingWeeks 8-12: Progress loading, add challenging capsular work, begin movement retrainingWeeks 12+: Integration and maintenanceMonday Kickstart Self-Assessment Test Hip Extension: Lie on a table, pull one knee to chest, let other leg hang. Does it drop below horizontal or stay up? Test Hip Rotation: Sit with feet flat, rotate foot inward then outward. Compare sides. Notice Standing Posture: Is your lower back excessively arched? Pelvis tilted forward? Monday Truth "Hockey creates specific adaptations in the body. Treatment—including electroacupuncture—restores tissue quality. Capsular and ligamentous training builds stability that muscles alone can't provide. Specific strength training addresses imbalances. Movement pattern retraining connects it all together." About Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness: Located in Burlington, Ontario, we understand hockey, the biomechanics, and what the sport does to your body. We have the tools—from electroacupuncture and manual treatment to capsular training to sport-specific programming. 📞 Call our Burlington clinic: 905.332.7000 🌐 absoluterw.com]]>

    20 min

  3. MAY 8

    Episode 79: The Soccer Problem — Why Year-Round Play Is Breaking Down Ontario's Athletes

    If you're a soccer player, a parent of a soccer player, or a coach—this episode is for you. There's a problem in soccer. It's not about tactics or talent development. It's about how we're structuring participation in this sport in a way that's systematically breaking down our athletes. The Year-Round, Single-Sport Problem Soccer is the most participated-in sport in Canada. Outdoor season runs April through October, then indoor season from November through March. There's no gap. No off-season. No recovery period. What makes soccer different from almost every other sport: most soccer players only play soccer. In hockey, kids play lacrosse or baseball in summer. In basketball, athletes cross-train. But soccer has become a year-round, single-sport commitment. The One-Sport Athlete Problem When you only play soccer, you only train the same movement patterns—thousands of times per season, tens of thousands per year. Muscles that get tight and overdeveloped: Hip flexors, adductors, quadriceps, calves Muscles that get weak and underdeveloped: Glutes, hamstrings, lateral hip stabilizers, core This creates significant imbalances that lead to injury. Specific Injury Patterns in Soccer Players Hip Flexor Tightness: Almost universal in soccer players. Stretching alone doesn't work—you can't out-stretch a muscle being overworked every day.Groin Strains: Epidemic in soccer and notorious for becoming chronic because the underlying weakness isn't addressed.Knee Problems: Patellar tendinopathy and ACL tears. Female soccer players have 2-3x the ACL injury rate of males.Lower Back Pain: From hip flexor tightness and core weakness.Hip Impingement (FAI): Increasingly common in young players. A permanent structural change that often leads to hip arthritis later in life.What Soccer Players Need to Do Create an Off-Season: Take 4-6 weeks completely off from soccer at least once per year. A planned 6-week off-season is far better than an unplanned 6-month injury recovery.Strength Train Seriously: Real progressive resistance training—squats, deadlifts, lunges, hip thrusts. 2-3 sessions per week during season.Address Mobility Properly: Gently roll out your musculature to flush inflammation. Do this consistently, not just when something hurts.Play Other Sports When Young: Multi-sport athletes are more resilient and have fewer overuse injuries.Listen to Your Body Early: A groin strain caught in week one is minor. One "managed" for two years may never fully resolve.Message to Parents Ask your kid what's tight, sore, or doesn't feel rightAdvocate for off-seasons—push back against year-round cultureInvest in strength training and mobility work outside of soccerMessage to Coaches Build strength and conditioning into your program as a priorityMonitor players' loads—know who's on multiple teamsEncourage multi-sport participation, especially for younger playersTake injuries seriously—a few days off now beats a season-ending injury laterWeekend Wellness Prescription Before games: 10-15 minutes of dynamic warm-up—leg swings, hip circles, lateral lunges, high knees, butt kicks. After games: 10-15 minutes of recovery. Gently roll out your musculature to flush inflammation, focusing on hip flexors, adductors, and quads. Gentle static stretching. Walk 5-10 minutes to cool down. This weekend: Do a 20-30 minute strength session—squats, lunges, hip thrusts, planks. Friday Truth "Soccer is a beautiful sport. But the way we're structuring participation—year-round, single-sport, with no off-season and minimal strength training—is breaking down our athletes and causing permanent structural changes to young joints." With proper off-seasons, strength training, attention to mobility and recovery, and multi-sport participation—soccer players can stay healthy and play for decades. About Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness: Located in Burlington, Ontario, we understand soccer, we understand athletes, and we understand how to keep you on the field. 📞 Call our Burlington clinic: 905.332.7000 🌐 absoluterw.com]]>

    17 min

  4. APR 28

    Episode 78: Strength Training — The Missing Link in Your Recovery and the Key to a Pain-Free Life

    Today, Dr. Nick Kuiper tackles a myth that keeps people stuck in a cycle of pain, treatment, temporary relief, and more pain: the belief that treatment alone can fix you. Feeling better is not the same as being fixed. Treatment unlocks the door—but strength training is what lets you walk through it and stay on the other side. Why Strength Training is Non-Negotiable 1. Strength Protects Your Joints Muscles act as dynamic stabilizers—absorbing force and protecting ligaments, cartilage, and discsWeak muscles = joints take the beating → arthritis, disc herniations, chronic painStrong glutes protect your back, strong quads protect your knees, strong rotator cuff protects your shoulders2. Strength Builds Tissue Resilience Tendons, ligaments, and bones adapt to load through mechanotransductionWithout loading, tissues weaken and become fragileThis is why sedentary people get injured doing simple things3. Strength Locks In Your Treatment Treatment restores mobility and reduces pain—but your body adapts to what you do mostWithout strength training, treatment is like filling a bucket with holesWith strength training, improvements stick and benefits compound4. Strength Is the Foundation of Longevity Muscle mass is one of the strongest predictors of all-cause mortalityGrip strength is a better predictor of lifespan than blood pressureSarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) is reversible—only through strength trainingThe Pain Cycle Explained Pain → Treatment → Relief → Weakness → Overload → Pain → Treatment → Relief... The only way to break the cycle is to address the underlying weakness. Treatment addresses symptoms. Strength training addresses the cause. Two Pictures of Life at 65 Without strength training: Can't play with grandchildren, avoid stairs, gave up hobbies, just existing. With strength training: Stronger than most 40-year-olds, travel freely, trust your body, truly vital. Same age. Completely different lives. The difference is strength training. Big News: We're Expanding Our Gym We're building a bigger gym space at Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness because the most important thing we can do for patients isn't just treating them—it's teaching them to get strong. The new approach is integrated: we treat you, then we train you—right here, with proper guidance and programming. Common Objections Addressed "I'm too old" — People in their 70s, 80s, and 90s can build muscle. The older you are, the more important it becomes."I don't want to get bulky" — You won't. You'll get tone, definition, and functional capacity."I have arthritis/bad back/old injury" — This is exactly why you need it. Strength training reduces pain better than medication for arthritis."I don't have time" — 2-3 sessions per week, 30-45 minutes each. That's it."I'll just do cardio" — Cardio doesn't build strength, protect joints, or reverse sarcopenia.Tuesday Truth "Treatment without strength training is a revolving door. Treatment with strength training is a graduation." We're expanding our clinic to make strength training central to everything we do—because we're not interested in being your chiropractor for life. We're interested in getting you strong enough that you don't need us anymore. About Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness: Located in Burlington, Ontario, we don't just treat you—we build you into the strongest, most resilient version of yourself. 📞 Call our Burlington clinic: 905.332.7000 🌐 absoluterw.com]]>

    27 min

  5. APR 21

    Episode 77: The Recovery Hierarchy — Why You're Not Healing as Fast as You Should

    Most people, when they want to recover faster, immediately think about treatments. What therapy should I get? What supplement should I take? Should I try that new device I saw on Instagram? But here's the myth Dr. Nick Kuiper debunks today: the belief that treatment is the most important factor in your recovery. It's not. Not even close. The best treatment in the world cannot overcome a broken foundation. The Recovery Hierarchy Think of recovery like building a house. You can have the most beautiful fixtures and the most advanced technology—but if the foundation is cracked, none of it matters. Level 1: Sleep (The Foundation) Growth hormone release peaks during deep sleep—this is when tissue repair happensThe glymphatic system flushes out inflammatory byproductsPoor sleep increases inflammation and pain sensitivityTarget: 7-9 hours of quality sleepLevel 2: Nutrition Protein target: 1 gram per pound of body weight (180 lbs = 180g protein)Distribute protein throughout the day (30-50g per meal)Adequate calories—your body can't repair in a severe deficitKey micronutrients: Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin D, Omega-3sLevel 3: Stress Management Chronic stress keeps you in fight-or-flight mode—not repair modeElevated cortisol impairs tissue repair and sensitizes pain pathwaysSolutions: Breathwork, time in nature, social connection, gentle movement5 minutes of diaphragmatic breathing can shift your nervous system stateLevel 4: Movement "Rest" is one of the most over-prescribed recommendations in healthcareTissues need mechanical load to heal properlyThe key is appropriate load—not too much, not too littleMovement promotes circulation, reduces stiffness, and improves moodLevel 5: Treatment Chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage, electroacupuncture, dry needlingTreatment is powerful—but most powerful when the foundation is solidTreatment is the catalyst; the foundation determines how far it takes youThe Myth of the Magic Treatment The belief that somewhere out there is a magic treatment that will fix you—if you could just find the right therapist, the right technique, the right device. For many people, the magic treatment they're searching for isn't a treatment at all. It's a foundation. Your Tuesday Action Step Rate yourself 1-10 on each level of the Recovery Hierarchy: SleepNutritionStress ManagementMovementYour lowest score is your limiting factor. Focus there for the next two weeks. Tuesday Truth "The magic treatment you're searching for might not be a treatment at all. It might be a foundation." About Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness: Located in Burlington, Ontario, we don't just treat you—we look at the whole picture. We ask about your sleep, your nutrition, your stress, your movement. Because we know that our treatment is most powerful when it's supported by a solid foundation. 📞 Call our Burlington clinic: 905.332.7000 🌐 absoluterw.com]]>

    23 min

  6. APR 6

    Episode 76: The Absolute Approach — Why Integrated Care Gets You Better, Faster, and Keeps You There

    If you've ever been frustrated by healthcare that feels fragmented—bouncing between providers who don't communicate, getting short-term relief that doesn't last, or feeling like you're just managing symptoms without ever truly resolving the problem—this episode is for you. Dr. Nick Kuiper walks you through the Absolute Approach: how we assess, how we treat, and most importantly, how we bridge the gap between pain relief and long-term performance. In this episode, you'll learn: The Problem with Fragmented Care: Why bouncing between siloed providers leaves gaps in your recoveryThe typical healthcare journey and where it breaks downWhy the pain often comes back 6 months laterPhase One — Comprehensive Assessment: Real assessment, not 5-minute conversations followed by treatmentFinding the source of the problem, not just the site of painMovement pattern analysis to reveal compensations and weaknessesPhase Two — Targeted Treatment: The Electroacupuncture Advantage — Every chiropractor and physiotherapist at our clinic is highly trained in electroacupunctureHow electroacupuncture enhances endorphin release, modulates pain signaling, and resets muscle toneWhy integration means faster results — no waiting for separate appointmentsOur complete toolkit: adjustments, soft tissue therapy, dry needling, movement retraining, exercise prescriptionTeam-based care with registered massage therapistsPhase Three — The Bridge to Long-Term Resilience: Why pain happens when load exceeds capacityOur supervised strength and conditioning programBuilding you beyond baseline — more resilient than before the injuryThe bridge that's missing in most healthcare modelsWhy Integration Accelerates Results: No gaps in communication — providers talk to each other dailyEvery provider has a complete toolkitSeamless transitions between phasesTreatment and training inform each otherYou build capacity while you healPractical Example — 12-Week Lower Back Pain Journey: Week 1: Comprehensive assessment and initial treatment with electroacupunctureWeeks 2-4: Continued treatment, pain decreasing significantlyWeeks 4-6: Transition to strength and conditioningWeeks 6-12: Progressive training with periodic maintenance check-insBeyond Week 12: Independent or continued training with a resilient bodyThe Empowerment Factor: Education throughout your careNot just treatment, but transformationGraduate informed, not dependentYour Monday Takeaway — 3 Questions: Do I understand what's actually causing my problem?Is my current care addressing the root cause with a full range of tools?What's my plan for building long-term resilience?About Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness: Located in Burlington, Ontario, our integrated team of chiropractors, physiotherapists, massage therapists, and strength coaches work together under one roof. All clinical providers are trained in electroacupuncture. 📞 Call our Burlington clinic: 905.332.7000 🌐 absoluterw.com]]>

    23 min

  7. APR 1

    Episode 75: "You're Bone on Bone" — The Arthritis Diagnosis That Terrifies (But Shouldn't)

    If you've ever been told you're "bone on bone," you know the feeling—your stomach drops, and you imagine a future of pain, limitation, and inevitable surgery. But this diagnosis is often misleading. In this Tuesday "Debunking Ontario Wellness Myths" episode, Dr. Nick Kuiper explains why that phrase creates fear that isn't always warranted. In this episode, you'll learn: The Phrase That Creates Fear: What "bone on bone" actually describes vs. what you imagineHow fear changes your movement, pain perception, and decisionsWhy the fear is often disproportionate to the actual situationThe Imaging-Pain Disconnect: Research showing imaging findings correlate poorly with painThe landmark New England Journal of Medicine study on pain-free people with disc abnormalitiesWhy many people with severe arthritis on X-ray have minimal or no painWhat Actually Determines Your Pain: Muscle Strength — Why quadriceps weakness predicts knee pain better than X-ray severityMovement Patterns — How improving mechanics distributes forces more evenlyLoad Management — Finding the right dose of activityInflammation — How sleep, stress, diet, and body composition affect joint painBeliefs and Expectations — Why accurate thinking is more hopeful than "bone on bone" suggestsThe Natural History of Arthritis: Why arthritis doesn't always progressWhat predicts who gets worse vs. who stays stable or improvesYour future isn't written on your X-rayWhat Conservative Management Can Achieve: Exercise Therapy — The single most effective conservative treatmentManual Therapy — Reducing pain and improving mobilityElectroacupuncture — Evidence-based pain reliefEducation — Understanding your condition is itself therapeuticWeight Management — How even modest weight loss helpsWhen Surgery IS Appropriate: Surgery after conservative management has been genuinely triedWhy rushing to surgery based on imaging alone leads to suboptimal outcomesYour Tuesday Takeaway — 3 Questions: Have I genuinely tried strengthening the muscles around this joint?Am I letting fear limit my movement?Have I addressed the modifiable factors (sleep, stress, weight, activity)?About Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness: Located in Burlington, Ontario, our chiropractors and physiotherapists specialize in evidence-based conservative management for arthritis. All providers are trained in electroacupuncture. 📞 Burlington: 905.332.7000 🌐 absoluterw.com]]>

    21 min

  8. MAR 27

    Episode 74: Golf Season Is Here — Preparing Your Body for 18 Holes Without the Pain

    Golf season is here—and so is the wave of golf-related injuries. In this Friday "Weekend Wellness Prescription" episode, Dr. Nick Kuiper explains why the golf swing is one of the most demanding movements in recreational sports, and how to protect your body all season long. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Golf Is Harder on Your Body Than It Looks: The explosive forces involved in a single swingHow compressive loads on your spine can reach 8x your body weightThe repetition factor: 70-150+ swings per roundThe asymmetry problem and how it creates imbalances over timeThe Most Common Golf Injuries: Lower Back Pain — The #1 golf injury and why hip mobility is the keyShoulder Injuries — Lead shoulder vs. trail shoulder vulnerabilitiesElbow Injuries — Why tennis elbow is actually more common than golfer's elbow in golfersWrist Injuries — Acute vs. overuse patternsHip Pain — The engine of your swing and why it breaks downThe Pre-Round Warm-Up Most Golfers Skip: A simple 10-minute routine for injury prevention and better performanceLight cardio, dynamic stretches, shoulder mobility, and progressive practice swingsSwing Mechanics and Injury Risk: Hip mobility — the highest-yield investment for your game and spineThoracic spine mobility — where rotation should happenCore stability — transferring force and protecting your spineShoulder mobility and stability — achieving positions safelyThe 19th Hole Trap: Why post-round habits matter for recoverySimple adjustments that don't sacrifice the social experienceBuilding Golf-Specific Resilience: Mobility work: 10-15 minutes, 3-4x per weekStrength training: rotational power, core stability, single-leg strengthCardiovascular fitness: reducing fatigue-related injury riskYour Weekend Prescription — 3 Habits: Warm up for 10 minutes before you playAdd hip mobility work to your daily routineCounteract the asymmetry after you playAbout Absolute Rehabilitation & Wellness: Located in Burlington, Ontario, our chiropractors and physiotherapists are all highly trained in electroacupuncture—allowing us to address both mechanical and neuromuscular components of golf injuries in the same visit. 📞 Burlington: 905.332.7000 🌐 absoluterw.com]]>

    22 min
See All (80)

Ratings & Reviews

About

Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab - Your Daily Health Authority Welcome to Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab, the daily podcast that gives Ontarians the competitive advantage in health, wellness, and recovery. Hosted by an AI-powered narrator and brought to you by Dr. Nick Kuiper of Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness in Burlington, Ontario, this show delivers evidence-based health strategies in just 3-5 minutes every weekday. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, recovering from a sports injury, managing stress and mental health, or simply want to optimize your physical performance, Absolute Edge provides actionable protocols you can implement immediately.

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Nicolas Kuiper
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dr. Nicolas Kuiper