Strength Training
Strength training, also known as resistance training or weight training, is a critical component of overall fitness and well-being. Its importance can be highlighted in several key areas including muscle development, bone health, metabolic health, functional strength, injury prevention, mental health, posture, performance enhancing, longevity and quality of life. Types of resistance training we provide […]
Running with Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is often seen as a barrier preventing an athlete from being able to participate in exercise such as running. This condition is common among runners and can affect younger adults for several reasons. It is linked to being overweight and thought to be impacted by how much stress is put into the joints such […]
Tennis Injury Prevention
Tennis is one of the most practised individual sports, with an estimated 17.9 million players, and significant growth in the number of youth tennis players in recent years. Unlike other sports, tennis matches are not limited in duration by a pre determined length of play, and matches can often last several hours. In addition, tennis […]
Stretching
What are the benefits of stretching? Research shows that stretching increases flexibility, improves range of motion, and improves function of injured or painful muscles. Stretching may also reduce risk of injury, and certain types of stretching may improve muscle performance. One common belief about stretching is that stretching reduces soreness after physical activity. However, based […]
What is Diastasis and what do I do about it?
Diastasis recti is the partial or complete separation of the rectus abdominus or ‘six-pack’ muscles. This muscle is connected down the midline of the stomach by the linea alba (connective tissue). Diastasis is common during and following pregnancy – a gap in the rectus abdominus muscle occurs to make room for the growing baby. In […]
Exercise & Cardiovascular Health
The cardiovascular system consists of the heart, blood, and blood vessels and functions to transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the body. Damage to this system can cause health issues- the most common of which are high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Cholesterol levels, blood pressure, and glucose control all contribute to your cardiovascular health. […]
Rock Climbing Warm Up
Most of the time, when I go to climb, other climbers are asking me if there is a good warm up that I know before starting the session. In this article, you’ll gain access on why it is important to have a proper warm-up and what exercises are specific for rock climbing, especially to reduce […]
Tips to Manage Your Mental Health While Injured
We all know that being injured isn’t fun! What’s worse is that you can no longer enjoy your hobbies! Being injured has a large impact on your mental health. Let’s face it, you’ve lost your way of socialising, keeping fit, managing your weight, and clearing your head of stress and anxiety. Here are 3 ways […]
ACL Injury Risk in Women
What is the ACL? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament which provides stability to the knee joint. Injuries most often happen from a non-contact injury, usually from a movement such as a quick change of direction, twist, or landing from a jump. Why are ACL tears more common in women? ACL tears happen […]
Mindfulness Interventions in Physiotherapy
Mindfulness interventions are frequently used in health care to assist patients in managing pain, stress, and anxiety and in targeting additional health, wellness, and quality of life outcomes. Mindfulness is a stress reducing strategy where an individual develops an awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally and accepting them […]