A lot of us do a lot of leg work to develop our lower body muscles, but completely forget about the calves (or neglect them for fear they'll get bulky). Calf Raises develop flexibility and strength in the ankle joint and calf. Calf raises are a method of exercising the gastrocnemius, tibialis posterior and soleus muscles of the lower leg. The movement performed is plantar flexion, aka ankle extension. Calf raises will also help with blood circulation which is especially helpful … [Read more...]
Doc Gringeri and Dr. Stoxen Visit The Wiggles Show!
July 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Doc Gringeri and Dr. Stoxen Visit the Wiggles Show! … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial #203 The Foot Supination To Pronation Roll-Press Exercise
July 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Foot Supination to Pronation Roll-Press Exercise is A great exercise for those who stand a lot. It can also help with the prevention of foot injuries, foot cramps, ball of toe pain, plantar fasciitis and foot arch pain as well. Doing this exercise might also help with preventing a sprained foot, twisted ankle and/or a broken ankle. This ankle exercise is similar to the foot exercise you do for the recovery and rehabilitation of a sprained ankle. Therefore it will help speed … [Read more...]
Video Tutorial #11 – Training The Stabilizing Muscles that Improve Running Walking and Efficiency and How Joe Weider Provided the Insight
July 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In 1993, I was appointed to the editorial advisory board for 'muscle and fitness' magazine, by Mr. Joe Wieder himself. I’ll never forget that phone call. “Dr. Stoxen, I really like your articles! and I would like to know if you would like to be on my editorial advisory board for my magazine.” Joe Weider 1993 Of course, you know I thought that this was a prank by some friend of mine. I hung up the phone and went back to treating patients. About an hour later I got to … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE: Dr. James Stoxen DC Is Inducted Into The Personal Trainers Hall Of Fame August 17-18 2012 Dallas Convention Center
July 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PRESS RELEASE: Dr. James Stoxen DC Is Inducted Into The Personal Trainers Hall Of Fame, August 17-18 At The Dallas Convention Center. Dr. James Stoxen DC is inducted in the Inaugural Personal Trainers Hall of Fame at the Europa Supershow August 18th with legends, Ted Gambordella, Larry North, Dr. John Spencer Ellis and Scott Sonnon. According to Ted Gambordella, only 5 to 10 personal fitness trainers were considered for induction in the hall of fame per year. However, there … [Read more...]
