In this post we discuss why posture doesn’t matter in the way we’re told it does and the best time to pay attention to it. Take a look at the image above. It’s Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time perfectly demonstrating forward head posture. If you visited a clinic with shoulder or […]
Rehabilitation
Prioritise value over price when choosing a personal trainer
In this post we discuss why you should prioritise value over price when choosing a personal trainer and the potential costs of not doing so. Are there certain purchases you make where you’re insensitive to price? These are usually things you really value. For me it’s anything related to music. Good quality speakers, amplifiers and […]
Why strength training for masters endurance athletes is crucial for health and performance
In this post we discuss why strength training for masters endurance athletes is crucial for both health and performance. Meet Dominique. Here she is (on the left) with her silver medal from a recent International Biathlon Union Sprint Masters event in Norway. Outstanding. Dominique originally came to me with a back problem that was affecting […]
The best exercise for knee Osteoarthritis
In this post we discuss the best exercise for knee Osteoarthritis and dispel some common myths about the condition. At a glance Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease of the whole joint (not just cartilage) and is driven by systemic inflammation. Exercise helps—but must be within your joint’s tolerance (avoid too much too soon). Strength training is the […]
Why squats, push ups and chin ups aren’t enough for health or rehab
In this post we discuss why squats, push ups and chin ups aren’t enough to keep you healthy and won’t provide the best rehab outcomes. Recently two posts on social media from rehab professionals caught my attention. Here’s what they said; ‘From the millions of exercises out there, I really just rotate between 4 or […]