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 […]
Rehabilitation
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 […]
Resistance band exercises for shoulder injury rehab
In this post we discuss the issues with resistance band exercises for shoulder injury rehab and give you some more effective alternatives. If you’ve been to see a rehab professional for a shoulder issue, you’ve probably been given an exercise that uses a resistance band of some type. The bands themselves come in various colours […]
The cartoonist, RSI and a broken injury rehab model?
In this post we discuss Andy Riley’s experience of RSI and what he describes as a broken injury rehab model. Andy Riley is a scriptwriter, author and the cartoonist responsible for the Bunny Suicide books among other things. He recently posted an honest, funny and troubling account of his experience attempting to recover from RSI […]
What’s the best exercise for over 40s?
So you’ve made it to 40. Congratulations! How do you feel? Any different to 25? A little bit right? Yeah me too. Hangovers have certainly become a lot worse and you’re probably suffering with a few aches and pains here and there. How best then to adjust your exercise programme to cope with these changes? […]