In this post we discuss why you get shoulder pain at the gym and what you can do to resolve it. So you’re at the gym pressing some dumbbells when you notice discomfort around your shoulder. Ok no problem you think, I’ll just leave that for a few days and let it recover. The following […]
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Why a diagnosis doesn’t solve the problem of chronic injury
In this post we discuss why a diagnosis doesn’t solve the problem of chronic injury. We can spend a great deal of time searching for a diagnosis in musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. This is particularly true with injuries of an ongoing or chronic nature. You understandably want to know what this thing is that’s continuing to […]
It’s time to bin resistance bands for exercise rehab
In this post we discuss why it’s time to bin resistance bands for exercise rehab. Watch this Bupa advert and see if anything jumps out at you. If you’re not aware, Bupa is a health insurance company. Along with patients receiving high tech testing and treatment, did you notice a clip of a physiotherapist helping […]
Why your lead shoulder hurts when you play golf
In this post we discuss why your lead shoulder hurts when you play golf and what you can do to resolve the issue. If you’re experiencing pain or discomfort in your lead shoulder when you play golf, you’re not alone. Among professional golfers the shoulder is the third most commonly injured area behind the lower […]
Would you hire a fat personal trainer?
Would you hire a fat personal trainer? If not why not? In this post we discuss the biases that can lead to poor outcomes if you choose a trainer for the wrong reasons. Have you ever noticed that people tend to look like their dogs? Apparently this is now a scientific fact. Studies have shown […]