Below is an excellent article from The New York Times on estrogen, the menopause and the do’s and don’ts of hormone replacement therapy. A must read for anyone in that situation. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/18/magaz … gewanted=1
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Transverse Abdominis myths. Transverse abdominis (TVA) or Transversus as it’s marked in the diagram above, is the deepest of the abdominal muscles. It has been touted as the miracle muscle to cure back pain, improve posture and flatten the stomach. It’s the reason why every…
Using the right muscles for the right job is crucial if you are to maximise the benefit from your training and avoid injury. Take the squat for example. Should be simple enough right? Bend at the knees and hip and then stand up straight. What…
Researchers at Rush University Medical Centre have found that hip exercises help patients suffering from osteoarthritis in the knee. By strengthening the muscles that stabilise the pelvis during walking the researchers were able to improve the alignment of the knee relative to the hip and…
As I mentioned in the previous post, modern running shoes are currently coming under increased scrutiny in relation to their role in preventing running injuries. Despite all the technology deployed 30% of runners will become injured this year. Foot strike patterns. Try this experiment. Run…
There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that running shoes are not the answer to preventing injuries as shoe manufacturers have led us to believe. In some cases they may actually be the cause of the problem. Since their introduction in the 1970’s…
Why are you exercising? Are you sure? Finding out the real reason why you want to exercise can be a powerful motivator when life pulls you in different directions. Many people would answer this question with “I want to lose weight”. Ask yourself why this…
Is backwards the new forwards? Backward walking has been around for a while as a rehab tool and we have found it very effective for helping knee, hip and lower back injuries. Because it forces the muscles in the lower body to work in a…
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