Foam Rolling: Could it actually be doing more harm!?
Foam rolling is not a new phenomenon. In physiotherapy terms, foam rolling has been around for a number of years. The precise of foam...
Is 10,000 steps an appropriate goal for fitness?
I'm sure if we were asked "What is the recommended step count for an adult a day?" We could all answer 10,000 steps. What where does...
Move every day!
Earlier this month it was announced that a runner had given up his daily running streak, due to a day’s ill health. Why did this make...
Setting realistic goals
You want to get fitter? You want to get stronger? You want to complete a race? You want to lose weight? Having a goal is a great...
How much is enough?
As a physiotherapist one of the most commonly asked questions asked in relation to exercises is: “How many should I do, and how often?”...
Katy's story: How running has changed her life!
In the second of our monthly guest bloggers, I introduce Katy Roebuck. I met Katy professionally approximately 9 months ago and helped...
Gait analysis: Exercises or gait altering footwear, which is the most appropriate?
It's not uncommon or unreasonable to have a gait assessment to see if you have any abnormalities when you are walking or running. A...
An MRI will reassure me...
People who report with pain want to know what is causing it. People need to be reassured. This is particularly more prominent when people...
Low back pain: Is there one better way to rehabilitate this?
It's well documented and understood that the best treatment for low back pain is movement and exercise. But is there any one specific...
Patella tendon straps: Help or hinder?
It always makes me cringe when I see people wearing neopreme supports around their knee, when they suffer knee pain. These kinds of...
