Cadence and running injuries
What is running cadence ? Running injuries can be frustrating injuries. They stop us doing what we love to do and often they seem to come out of nowhere and…
Bone density, osteoporosis and resistance training, what it means for you? [2023]
If you have had your bone density scan, you may be confused by what all the information means. You will often be provided with many graphs, diagrams and numbers; however…
Education and advice for lateral hip pain- what to change.
Here are examples of common positions which can create pain or aggravate symptoms in your lateral hip. If you’re wanting to learn more about the cause you can read more…
Pinched a nerve in your neck ? what you need to know to get better
Anatomy of the nerve in the neck To begin with its worth looking at the anatomy of the neck and the nerves that come from it. Dorsal root ganglion There…
Calf tears: The most important factors for successful recovery (2023)
If you run or play sport the chances are you may have tweaked or pulled your calf. The calf is made up of the gastrocnemius , soleus and plantaris muscles…
Barbell hip thrust: Getting the most from this exercise
Barbell hip thrust has certainly gained a lot of popularity in both the fitness and rehabilitation worlds in recent times. As an exercise is it of any benefit and if…
How long will a hip or knee replacement last? Putting the 10 year myth to bed [2023]
A hot topic of conversation if you are considering getting a hip or knee replacement is how long will it last ? Often our clients are under the impression that…
Returning to exercise after pregnancy [2022]
Welcome to motherhood! Bringing home your new bundle of joy comes with a pretty good dose of exhaustion, and by good I mean very. It can be very, very exhausting.…
Lateral knee pain, solving a tricky problem, [2022]
Pain on the outside or lateral aspect of the knee can often be a difficult one to solve for many people, and its not just seen in sports related injuries.…
Kettlebell swings, how to do them and when to use them
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…
Lunges, functional strength for the lower body
Why should you consider the lunge exercise in your program The humble lunge is a great exercise that has great strength and balance benefits in its simplest form and can…
Low back pain facts , what you need to know
Lets start with a summary of this article: low back pain is rarely caused by a serious medical condition. Your back pain is rarely an indicator of damage, its more…
Return to running after knee injury or surgery
When can I run again after I’ve injured my knee ? vert nutrition In association with vert nutrition : a gel based carb that’s kinder on your stomach, kinder on…
The plank: Is it the core exercise of choice ?
I’m a big fan of keeping it simple and getting good at the basics. The humble plank fits this philosophy to a tee. It’s a very “simple” exercise that can…
Acute ankle sprains, what you need to know [2022].
If you have just sprained your ankle there are a few key steps to ensure you get the management absolutely right for the best result. We have a look at…
Are single leg exercises better for strength training in runners ?
Strength training for runners. There is a good argument that runners who add strength training to their programs will improve their running performance and reduce the risk of running related…
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy and how to treat it effectively
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy, another pain in the bum Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is another true pain on the bum. It can also be a tricky customer to diagnose and a…
Getting the most from the rowing erg
The rowing ergometer is a great piece of equipment to improve your strength and fitness. There are a few pieces of cardio equipment that offer as good a whole body workout…
ACL tears and surgery, what should you do ?
Do I need surgery after an ACL rupture ? Is ACL surgery for you ? This is a bit of a hot potato topic at the moment with some very…
Balance is the Sixth Sense.
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…