Ask the Expert: Tendons and Ligaments – are they Different? / Des conseils d’expert : Tendons et ligaments – Quelle est la différence?
Dr. Darrell MenardQ: Throughout my military career, I have participated in a wide variety of sports and experienced my fair share of injuries. Some of these injuries were the result of overuse and others were caused by trauma. Most of my injuries have involved tendons or ligaments and I must admit that I really don’t…
Ask the Expert: Dealing with my COVID “19” / Des conseils d’expert : Composer avec la « COVID-19 livres »
Article by Dr. Darrell Menard Q: I have worked from home for over a year because of the pandemic. In addition, I have limited my travelling to essential things like medical appointments and grocery shopping. Something I have not changed is my exercise routine which involves a combination of running, cycling and weights. Despite this,…
Ask the Expert: Safer Fun in the Sun / Des conseils d’expert : Du plaisir au soleil, en toute sécurité
Article by Dr. Darrell Menard Q: My job requires me to be outside a lot and I also enjoy fishing, golfing, cross-country skiing, and walking. Several months ago, my partner discovered a spot on my back. The spot was removed and fortunately showed no evidence of cancer. This incident gave me quite a scare and…
Ask the Expert: Take your prostate to the gym / Des conseils d’expert : Un peu d’exercice pour votre prostate?
Above: Regardless of the mechanism, research has shown being physical active is important for prostate health and vigorous exercise appears to be the most beneficial. / Peu importe le mécanisme, la recherche a démontré qu’il est important d’être actif physiquement pour la santé de la prostate, et que l’exercice vigoureux semble avoir le plus de…
Ask the Expert: Running Pain Free /Des conseils d’expert: Courir sans douleur!
Above: Running is a wonderful form of physical activity for your heart, muscles and bones. / Photo ci-dessus : La course à pied est une merveilleuse forme d’activité physique pour votre cœur, vos muscles et vos os. Article by Lucie Laferrière, physiotherapist, M.H.A Q: Over the winter, I kept myself physically active by cross-country skiing…
Dr. Darrell Menard: Getting New Moms Moving / La mise en forme des nouvelles mamans
Article by Dr. Darrell Menard Q: I’m pregnant and looking forward to having my first child. While it’s been challenging, I have continued to be physically active. I know my new baby will significantly change my life and I would appreciate some advice on how to safely return to being physically active after my delivery.…
Dr. Darrell Menard: Increase your Visibility
Article by Dr. Darrell Menard Q: I recently took up running to lose some extra weight and get into better shape. I enjoy running in the late evening due to work and family time responsibilities. My partner is often concerned for my well-being when I exercise outside in no or low light conditions. Do you…
Dr. Darrell Menard: Making military fitness challenges safer / Rendre les défis d’aptitude physique militaires plus sécuritaires
Above: Canadian Armed Forces members participate in the Iron Warrior competition at Garrison Petawawa in summer 2020. / Photo ci-dessus : Des militaires des Forces armées canadiennes participent à la compétition Iron Warrior tenue à la garnison de Petawawa durant l’été de 2020. (Photo credit / crédit photo: Private Aimee Rintjema) Article by Dr. Darrell Menard…
Sports & Fitness
Sports & Fitness… The RMC Men’s Rugby Team competed in the 2015 National University Rugby 7′s Championship this past week at the Rugby Canada Centre of Excellence, Langford BC. Results Here RMCC Men’s Volleyball team visited USMA 27-29 Feb. Members of the RMCC team stayed with USMA Cadets, toured the campus and played two matches…
IV Year Phys Ed – “The year for taking leadership opportunities to the next level”
Final installment in a series of 4 articles Development Period IV – An Enhancement Year in Physical Education By Kelly Lupton, PE Manager, RMCC An Officer Cadet’s Fourth Year at RMCC is the year for taking leadership opportunities to the next level. For this reason the IV Year PE Program strives to provide a variety…
“Once you are at the tower there is no turning back…”
Development Period III – Military and Combatives Skills Shows True Character! Third in a series of 4 articles By Kelly Lupton, PE Manager, RMCC There are a number of experiences that ROTP OCdts get at RMCC compared to their ROTP “Civi U” counterparts. The third year PE program provides many of these experiences that make…
“I think our capability of offering so many options to the II Year program is what makes it exciting…”
Caption: Ultimate Frisbee Class, OCdts asking the Class Leaders questions about what to expect with the first drill. Development Period II – Sport as a Vehicle of Developing Leadership Skills By Kelly Lupton, PE Manager, RMCC Second part of a four part series Both followership and leadership are critical traits for Officers in the Canadian…