Core Stability: Myths debunked
“Fire your core”, “engage your core”, “strengthen your core” These are terms that you may have come across or heard over recent years,...
Is 3 sets of 10 the correct way to exercise?
You're at the gym, you're at your physiotherapists and the instructor / physiotherapist gives you an exercise to perform. How many do I...
A bit of healthy competition.
An extra guest blogger for this month, from my wonderful partner, Justine. Justine has written some blogs for us in the past, as a ghost...
Running with a bad back? Surely not!
In the next of our series of guest bloggers, I introduce to you Rob. I have known Rob and his family for over 18 months now, both...
ACL Injury: What's the best way to prevent and rehabilitate this?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the four main ligaments within the knee joint that provides stability to the joint. ...
How do we actually lose weight?
This is not about mathematics! In other words, this is not about calories in being less than calories out. This is not about healthy...
K-Tape: Is it any good?
Kinesthesiology (K) tape is not a new phenomenon. Records show it's first use over 40 years ago. The premise of K tape is to alter...
There are two types of Achilles Tendinopathy to be aware of!
I know! There are still people I work alongside who still refer to these as Achillies Tendonitis. I have blogged about this previously,...
Why is my posture related to my poor shoulder movement?
It's well known and well documented that poor posture, be it at a desk, a chair in general or in standing, can lead to low back pain and...
Exercise for the Silver Surfers
In the next in the series of our Monthly guest bloggers, I introduce to you Lynne. For those of you who don't know, she is the...
