In this post we discuss allostatic load and its effect on chronic injury rehab. We also look at strategies to aid recovery. At a glance Allostatic load refers to the cumulative stress placed on the body from all of life’s demands, not just the physical ones. Chronic injury can persist when total stress exceeds the body’s […]
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Rehab exercises causing you pain? Try this
In this post we discuss what to do if your rehab exercises are causing you pain. There are few things more frustrating to me than hearing people explain they’ve been using a particular exercise for months, but they think it’s making them worse. When they tell their physio they’re sometimes advised to persevere. That when […]
Why musculoskeletal health care must include resistance training
In this post we discuss why musculoskeletal health care must include resistance training to both improve results and reduce costs. At a glance MSK issues (like back pain) affect 20+ million in the UK and cost billions. Rising costs are due to over-investigation, over-treatment, and an ageing population. Scans often show normal age-related changes, leading to unnecessary procedures. Resistance training is a proven, low-cost solution […]
How walking, gardening and swimming can slow your recovery from injury
In this post we discuss how activities like walking, gardening and swimming can slow down your recovery from injury. What would you say to this gentleman. He’s recovering from a knee injury and wants to get back to running. He has another pastime however and that’s walking. Strolling around the City for hours at a […]
Struggling to overcome back pain? Stop doing core exercises
In this post we discuss why you should stop doing core exercises if you’re struggling to overcome back pain and what to focus on instead. If you have back pain and seem to be taking one step forwards and two back with the exercises you’ve been given, perhaps it’s time to try something else? Let’s […]