Suzie Trains Maui BLOG

Written exclusively for Naish:Aloha, Suzie here..SUP or stand up paddling is unbelievable for your body! It’s a blast, thrilling, offers lots of health benefits, gets you outside and on the water no matter what age or level. But, if you’re not as strong as you’d like or still fine tuning your techniques, wipe out on a huge wave you can get injured. Learn here how to balance your SUP fitness training to avoid injuries and have more SUP fun!

Introducing Clay Everline et al, Surf Health Handbook! I know Clay personally and think this is the most helpful, comprehensive book all surfers and water sports enthusiasts should have in their car or on their book shelf. I worked with Clay on this book as their fitness model, and he is spot on with the warm ups, exercises to help prevent injury and shares what to do if the worst goes down. Get it now! Excellent work Clay! Suzie

Our knees can take quite a toll. Imagine simply walking downhill and all of the force on the joint of the knee is basically your weight times three! If you’re experiencing knee discomfort, grinding under the knee cap often referred to as creptius; nagging pain, or unusual sensations near or underneath the knee cap, read [...]

I’ve asked Marc Hartung, professional massage therapist on Maui, to share his experience, as the lead massage director at the recent Naish Paddle Board and SUP Championships on Maui, July 18, 2010. All the tables were full as his team provided over 50 of the competitors a soothing post-event massage.  Also read his special note [...]

Iliotibial band (ITB) syndrome is an overuse problem that is often seen in bicyclists, runners, and long-distance walkers. Personally, it has been noted while Backcountry Skiing and Stand-Up Paddling (SUP). Many people ask me what causes pain on the outside of the knee just above the knee joint. It is ITB syndrome and it can be problematic. The discomfort may be so intense as to discourage you from participating in the often long and rewarding sessions of SUP and other endeavors. So what can be done about it?

Cas, You’re the only doc than can rip and carve on and off the water..  I’ve seen your work in the OR and on the water.. way cool my friend..  Surfing like this requires quick action, strong hips and legs for holding that rail. Thanks for sharing this great shot. Suzie

Charles “Cas” Soma, MD. is a Maui waterman and serves our community as an excellent sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon. He knows first hand how the sport of SUP or stand up paddling can challenge the body. I enjoy referring my clients to him, for I know they’ll be back on the water right away with added knowledge and awareness [...]