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Dr. Bruce Forciea

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 01/30/2010

Expertise

I can handle most questions regarding sports injuries, conditioning, jumps, spins, and basic skating.

Experience in the area

Professional skating coach for 15 years. Former PSA Senior rated coach and ice show performer. Now a chiropractor and full-time college instructor in anatomy and physiology.

Organizations

Human Anatomy and Physiology Society Wisconsin Chiropractic Association

Publications

Wisconsin Technical College System course in General and Advanced anatomy and physiology. Author of Unlocking the Healing Code, a book on healing scheduled for release in December, 2007.

Education/Credentials

Doctor of Chiropractic from Parker College. B.A. Psychology Eckerd College

Awards and Honors

Midwestern Novice and Junior Pairs Champion and National competitor.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	T	P	Comments
Ng	09/25/09	9	9	8	9
Desiree and Angelica Eden	07/17/09	10	10	10	10	Dr Forciea answered our question within 12 .....
Hana	07/04/09	10	10	10	10	Thank you very much.
Lilly	06/30/09	10	10	10	10	thanks this helped alot!!!
Eugenia	06/26/09	10	10	10	10	Thanks, that was really helpful!

Recent Answers from Dr. Bruce Forciea

2009-10-16 Mowhawk turns:

Hi Ana: I am assuming you are talking about an inside mohawk from forward to backward inside edges. It sounds as though you are having trouble rotating your hips during the turn. You should not need

2009-10-04 Strength Training:

HI Emmaleigh: There are many exercises you could do at a gym for strenght training for skating. I would recommend having at least one session with a trainer and having them focus on core strength and

HI Emma: For overall leg strength for jumps I would recommend plyometric exercises (see some of my earlier posts on this question). For balance for spins I would instruct my skaters to skate backwards

2009-09-26 Uncomforatable skates:

HI Stacey: There are a lot of variables with regard to foot pain and skating boots. Sometimes a different brand fits better and reduces the stress points that cause pain. Other times it is simply a

2009-08-31 Passion lost?:

HI Samantha: It is natural for teens (and everyone else for that matter) to experience ups and downs. What is important is to examine not only your goals but what you have achieved in skating. There

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