Employing this one change in how you perform your resistance training programme will produce superior results and minimise your risk of injury. That’s why I consider it the most important rule of resistance training. What do you think it is? 1) Stretching before or after the session? 2) Warming up on a treadmill before you […]
Rehabilitation
Podcast on Muscle Activation Techniques and the value of proper strength training
I chat with Eric Feigal M.S on his excellent Fitness Candour podcast. Among other things we discuss Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) and it’s application in injury rehabilitation, as well as the value of proper strength training. We also rant a little about the fitness industry. I had a blast, I hope you enjoy it too. […]
Why stretching and massage won’t solve back pain
In this post we discuss why stretching and massage won’t solve back pain and what you should focus on instead. Whenever we have an uncomfortable sensation coming from an area of our bodies, we understandably want relief. We also tend to feel instinctively the best way to achieve this is by direct contact with the […]
How to improve joint range of motion after surgery
In this post we look how to improve joint range of motion after surgery. Surgery can leave you with large limits in joint range of motion. If not addressed these limits can lead to further issues in the future. We look at the most effective way to restore range of motion using an instructive case […]
Exercise selection for injury rehab, art or science?
So you’ve had an injury and now you’re ready to start the process of getting back to your best. Where do you start and how do you decide which exercises to use? The transition from the treatment table to the gym is where many people find themselves taking one step forwards and two back. There’s […]