Lisfranc injury: more than just a mid foot ankle sprain
Lisfranc Injury: Understanding and Rehabbing This Midfoot Problem When you think of serious foot injuries, ankle sprains or fractures usually come to mind. But one of the most important —…
Osteoarthritis and exercise, you’ll be GLA:D you read this
Osteoarthritis is worse than creaky door that just won’t open smoothly. It makes moving your knees and hips feel stiff and painful, like there’s sandpaper inside your joints. But there’s…
Patellar instability, when kneecaps dislocate.
5 take aways about Patellar instability Patellar instability and recurrent instability is not uncommon in adolescents. Usually occurs due to combination of poor stabilising factors at the knee and sport…
What is calcific tendonitis and what can you do for it ?
What is calcific tendonitis ? Calcification in a tendon occurs when calcium deposits accumulate within the tendon structure. The exact cause of tendon calcification is not fully understood and is…
Importance of strength training for tendons
Tendons play a critical role in transmitting forces from muscles to bones, enabling efficient movement and locomotion. The ability of tendons to adapt to mechanical load is essential for their…
A guide to stress fractures in runners
Stress fractures are a common injury among runners, resulting from repetitive loading and overuse of the bones. These fractures can significantly impact training and performance, often requiring a period of…
Recommendations for exercise during pregnancy.
Recommendations: As long as it is a low risk pregnancy (as most pregnancies are), then 30-60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise is recommended on most if not all days of…
How hard do you have to exercise, is there a magic number?
In a former life I used to throw things, specifically hammers. I did alright but I was always chasing a magic number. That number was 70, well 70 meters and…
Total Hip Replacements- What you need to know to feel ‘Hip Again’ [2023]
The decision to have a hip replacement is a large one. While hip replacements are quite common, they are definitely not an easy decision to make. So here’s a bit more…
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…
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…