In this post we look at the reasons why you keep getting injured and explain how to stop the frustrating cycle for good. At a glance Repeated injuries are sometimes a sign of underlying system-level issues, not just isolated muscle or joint problems. Most people focus on the site of pain instead of the root cause — which […]
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What to do when physiotherapy doesn’t work for your injury
In this post we take a look at what to do when physiotherapy doesn’t work for your injury and the potential reasons why. At a glance Physiotherapy often falls short when it focuses only on isolated body parts and passive treatments. If rehab isn’t working, the issue might be how you’re moving, not just what you’re […]
Why you should use strength training machines for injury rehab
In this post we look at the reasons why you should use strength training machines for injury rehab and the disadvantages of both body weight and free weight exercises. Let me start with a quote (paraphrased) from world leading tendon rehab expert Dr Peter Malliaras. “When injury rehab isn’t successful, either the patient is not […]
How to prevent lower back pain from cycling
In this post we’ll take an in-depth look at how to prevent lower back pain from cycling. We’ll highlight some of the differences between riders who get back pain and those who don’t and give you 3 key exercises that will reduce your discomfort. Back pain in cyclists is very common Although it may be […]
The best exercises for runner’s knee in the gym
In this post we discuss the best exercises for runner’s knee in the gym so you can get back to running again. At a glance Runner’s knee comes from tissues not being able to tolerate the forces involved in running. Running demands high force absorption—about 2–3 × body weight with every step. Calves (ankle plantar […]