”…twice a week taking part in ELDOA, a class that helps keep his spine healthy, realign the body, eliminate back pain, work on his balance and core strength, and open up his hips and upper back - where the NHL wear and tear really makes its presence felt.”
-Kevan Miller; Boston Bruins (nhl.com)
Nashville Predators forward Eric Nystrom got Miller into it, out in LA.
Watching the defenseman on the ice is one thing - it's effortless for him, especially with his pure strength.
Watching the defensemen and the rest of his class on Wednesday night in Santa Monica, led by therapist and personal trainer Deane Birkett, hold difficult yoga-like poses, purse their lips, and sweat out buckets was definitely not what we were expecting.
"This is way harder for me," laughed Miller, who graciously let the cameras document what is not an easy workout for him. "This is way harder for me than weight training or anything like that. It's a lot of holding your body in different situations and if you're just looking at it, it doesn't look as hard but then you go and do it, and it's definitely challenging."
"I think it's because my hips are so tight," he laughed, while explaining the difficult poses.
"That's something I need to work on, and something that I'm trying to get better at, so, anything that can help."
There's always something to work on, right?
"Always something to work on," he said.
The trainer, Deane Birkett, hasn't known Miller for a long time, but he saw something in him right away.
"He works hard," was Birkett's immediate response when I asked what he's learned about the defenseman nice he's known him.
"And the reason why is, he's got a goal. And he realizes, he's smart enough, he's an intelligent athlete and he realizes that if he wants a long-term career to be able to sustain the knocks, open up the joints so that when he does sustain the knocks, the joints can handle it."
-excerpt from nhl.com
“Deane Birkett is impressive! Deane Birkett teaches ELDOA, a stretching system designed to help with muscular and skeletal disorders. Deane Birkett’s knowledge of the human body and his hands-on approach to each individual is as deep as his New Zealand accent. Deane Birkett is good, very good. I have had osteoarthritis for 20 years - constant back pain. I have tried everything from yoga, weights, aerobics, Pilates, and acupuncture. Nothing really helped. Deane Birkett did!”
“I would like to thank Deane Birkett for relieving my intense back pain. Eight years ago I had surgical decompression for spinal stenosis followed by surgical fixation of 2 lumbar vertebrae for spondolythesis. One year ago walking had become extremely painful again, and my right hip was replaced. Since that time I continued to have back pain, especially when walking; at times it was so painful I had to stop and rest. My neurosurgeon, my orthopedic surgeon and an MRI could not explain the cause of pain.
In 3 weeks of ELDOA training with Deane my low back pain has been relieved and I am mostly out of pain. I am very grateful to Deane. And I know this is just the beginning of improved health and activity for me. Deane’s expert knowledge and intuitive understanding have changed my life.”
“After finishing up my professional career playing football my back was a mess. After seeing a number of chiropractors, therapists and even a surgeon for answers I was told by a colleague about getting help from Deane. I did, and after a couple of months I am well on my way to getting out of pain and moving a lot better. Deane, you are a Godsend. Thank you!”
- Jarrod Bunch (New York Giants)
“From the moment we first met it was evident that personal training is not only a career for Deane, but a passion he has explored and studied over decades. He pairs this deep knowledge with kindness, patience, and encouragement. I learned all of this first hand over the past 6 months as Deane has helped me to recover from chronic back pain resulting from years of biking, skiing, and contact sports. I thought I had to give up the sports I love, but Deane has shown me I can repair my back, regain mobility and balance, and get strong again. He has succeeded where numerous physical therapists, chiropractors, massage therapists, and fitness trainers have failed. I am grateful for all he has done for me.“
“I would highly recommended Deane as a personal trainer. He cares about his clients and pays attention to every detail with diligence and kindness. If you want the best in the business he is your guy. He has helped me for 15 years to become the best version of myself. With a level of education, intelligence and care that rarely exists in the health care industry you would be fortunate to have him in your corner.”
“Deane’s knowledge and passion for health, fitness, and performance is among the best I’ve ever experienced. His focus on movement and stretching have helped me work through a long term battle with Plantar Fasciitis and get back to the active lifestyle I enjoy. Our sessions leave me feeling better and understanding more about my body as well as how everything is connected, not to mention Deane is fun to spend time with!”
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