In this post we discuss how to fix lead hip pain in golf using the interesting case study of a PGA pro. Meet David. A former England golf international and tour pro, who played on both the U.S. and European tours. He’s currently the head PGA professional at West Herts Golf Club. Nice. In common […]
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Getting fitness and rehab advice from ChatGPT? Be careful
In this post we discuss why getting fitness and rehab advice from ChatGPT can lead to problems and why human judgement is essential. Have you ever read a newspaper article on a topic you know well and been struck by how many inaccuracies it contains? I’m sure this doesn’t just happen in my field either, […]
How to strengthen your toe flexors — and why it matters after 50
In this post we discuss how to strengthen your toe flexors and why this is important as you age. In resistance training, there’s a tendency to focus on global strength measures, like how much you can squat, deadlift, or bench press. Whilst these metrics are fun to chase when you’re younger, as you get older […]
Why strong calves matter as you age: Balance, mobility, and longevity
In this post we discuss why strong calves matter as you age and the outsized benefits training them can provide. At a glance Calves are often overlooked in resistance training but are vital for mobility, balance, and cardiovascular health. They act as the “peripheral heart,” pumping blood from the legs back to the heart and supporting healthy circulation. […]
The danger of over-medicalising common physical complaints
In this post, we discuss the danger of over-medicalising common physical complaints and what we can learn from this. I’ve noticed a pattern over the years –individuals who’ve had the most rigorous medical investigations are generally worse off in terms of both pain and function. It’s not just me either. Take a common complaint, like […]