What’s a kettlebell swing ? Over the last decade or so, kettlebell exercise has enjoyed a successful reintroduction into the fitness and health industry. This has been based around exercises…

We are often told that balance is the key to life, as such balance exercises may be the key to successful injury rehabilitation. Balance, or proprioception, is often referred to…

What are plyometrics or plyometric training ? Plyometric training is mainly associated with lower limb training and rehab  and is  a way of developing speed and power by training the…

The aim of this blog is to briefly discuss the role of injection based therapies in musculoskeletal disorders and identify when they may be of benefit. Injection therapy, specifically steroid…

Battle ropes are probably more associated with either the world of crossfit or functional training. However this form of fitness training has significant implications in maintaining fitness in lower limb…

We often hear about children complaining of growing pains, but what are they really? Growing pains are quite common for children and teenagers, especially those who are quite active. During…

Returning to the gym or exercise after a period away often results in a in generalised ache and discomfort in the muscle groups used. This phenomena is often referred to…