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EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why Warming Up Joint Capsules Is Critical Before Training - The Deepest Structures Have the Greatest Impact on Your Brain

from Absolute Edge: Performance & Rehab · host Dr. Nicolas Kuiper

In this episode of Absolute Edge, Dr. Nick Kuiper reveals why most people are skipping the most critical part of their warm-up - and destroying their joints in the process. Learn: - What joint capsules are and why they're packed with mechanoreceptors - Why the deepest structures have the greatest impact on your nervous system - How skipping capsular warm-up leads to cartilage breakdown and chronic inflammation - The complete protocol: CARs (Controlled Articular Rotations) + rotational banded work - Why joints need rotational work while the spine needs linear work - How 10 minutes of proper preparation can add years to your joints Stop grinding down your joints. Start warming up from the inside out. Call Absolute Rehabilitation and Wellness: 905-332-7000

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Discover why warming up your joint capsules is the most important part of your training preparation. Dr. Nick Kuiper explains the science of mechanoreceptors, proprioception, and why the deepest structures have the greatest impact on your brain. Learn the complete 10-minute capsular warm-up protocol including CARs and rotational banded work.

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