In this post we take a look at the evidence to answer the question, is the leg extension machine bad for your knees? At a glance The leg extension machine is unfairly criticised — many claim it’s bad for your knees due to non-functional loading and shear force on the ACL. It effectively strengthens the quadriceps, especially in the last […]
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3 things that can stop you achieving your rehab and performance goals
In this post we discuss 3 things that can stop you achieving your rehab and performance goals this year. If you assess and optimise these three variables, you will improve your chances of reaching your goals. Get them wrong and you’re going to make it difficult for yourself. Sleep Sleep, or rather a lack of […]
Resolve to recover from chronic injury in the New Year
The new year is nearly upon us. It’s a natural time for reflection and goal setting. If you’re currently frustrated by ongoing injuries, it’s a good time to set about resolving them once and for all. What would you like to achieve if your present limitations were a thing of the past? What if you […]
Exercises to help rehab the 3 most common triathlon injuries.
In this post we look at exercises to help rehab the 3 most common triathlon injuries. Let me start this post by expressing my respect for anybody who would be mad enough to participate in a sport that combined swimming, cycling and running. As a former cyclist I can say the last thing on my […]
Chronic ankle pain and inflammation following ATFL rupture
In this post we discuss how improving your muscular system can eliminate chronic ankle pain and inflammation. 8 years ago Hayden tore the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) in his ankle. The damage to the ligament was severe enough to require surgical intervention to have it reattached. He has suffered chronic pain and inflammation in the […]