In this post we discuss whether desk work can cause neck and back injuries and how to approach the issue if you’re suffering from pain. I recently read a post on LinkedIn that claimed desk workers were ‘destroying their bodies’ by, well, sitting at their desk. The post had illustrations of a skeleton sitting at […]
Rehabilitation
Bored with exercise? You’re not paying attention
In this post we discuss what to do if you’re bored with exercise and how paying attention can make exercise more interesting. ‘If you’re bored you’re not paying close enough attention.’ Sam Harris Whilst this quote is not directly related to exercise, it could so easily be. Just as in life, when we get bored […]
Why the resistance profile of an exercise matters for injury rehabilitation
In this post we discuss what the resistance profile of an exercise is and why it matters for injury rehabilitation. Force, or rather your body’s ability to tolerate it is the reason any injury occurs. This can occur in a single incident like a fall for example, or more chronically through activities like running. Applying […]
When can I stop doing my rehab exercises?
In this post we answer a common question, when can I stop doing my rehab exercises? This is a question that frequently arises. If you’ve been doing rehab exercises for a while and you’re feeling better, when can you stop? First, let’s define what rehab exercises actually are. The goal of exercise rehabilitation is to […]
How to use resistance training to improve power for golf without getting injured
In this post we discuss how you can use resistance training to improve power for golf without getting injured. At a glance The golf swing is a highly specific and complex movement. Trying to mimic it in the gym—using golf-like exercises—can actually hinder performance and increase injury risk. Here’s what matters more: Specificity is misunderstood: […]