In this post we discuss what the resistance profile of an exercise is and why it matters for injury rehabilitation. Force, or rather your body’s ability to tolerate it is the reason any injury occurs. This can occur in a single incident like a fall for example, or more chronically through activities like running. Applying […]
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When can I stop doing my rehab exercises?
In this post we answer a common question, when can I stop doing my rehab exercises? This is a question that frequently arises. If you’ve been doing rehab exercises for a while and you’re feeling better, when can you stop? First let’s define what rehab exercises actually are. The goal of exercise rehabilitation is to […]
How to use resistance training to improve power for golf without getting injured
In this post we discuss how you can use resistance training to improve power for golf without getting injured. At a glance The golf swing is a highly specific and complex movement. Trying to mimic it in the gym—using golf-like exercises—can actually hinder performance and increase injury risk. Here’s what matters more: Specificity is misunderstood: […]
The German approach to back pain with an 88% success rate
In this post we discuss a highly effective German approach to back pain and ponder what we could learn from it here in the U.K. Picture the scene, you have back pain so you visit your doctor. She checks you over and concludes there doesn’t seem to be anything serious going. on. She thinks you […]
Why most people aren’t strength training effectively (even if they think they are)
In this post we discuss why most people aren’t strength training effectively and why this becomes critical to our health as we age. At a glance More people moving is good but won’t fully solve UK health issues. Activity levels drop significantly after age 55, often due to muscle loss and joint pain. Loss of muscle contributes to aches and pains, reduced range of motion, and chronic diseases. […]