In this post we discuss why most people aren’t strength training effectively and why this becomes critical to our health as we age. It’s that time of year again when fitness goals are set and gym membership sales peak. Apparently 11% of all gym memberships are sold in January, more than any other month of […]
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Allostatic load and chronic injury rehab: Strategies for recovery
In this post we discuss allostatic load and its effect on chronic injury rehab. We also look at strategies to aid recovery. What is allostatic load? Allostatic load is a measure of the wear and tear on the body as a result of long-term exposure to stressors. The term was first introduced by neuroendocrinologist Bruce […]
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. In 1903 Thomas Edison wrote; “The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest his patient in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of […]
Are you injured or do you just need a good night’s sleep?
In this post we discuss the influence lifestyle factors can have on pain and discomfort. Here’s an interesting phenomenon I’ve noticed over the years, nearly every client I’ve worked with rarely experiences pain or discomfort whilst on holiday. Conversely many experience a worsening of their symptoms if they get a cold or the flu. What […]
How to improve your balance if balance exercises don’t work
In this post we discuss how to improve your balance if you find that balance exercises don’t work. The inspiration for this post came from a recent study that was featured in the national press. If you missed it, the conclusion went something like this; if you can’t stand on one leg for 10 seconds or […]