In this post we take a look at what to do when physiotherapy doesn’t work for your injury and the potential reasons why. At a glance Physiotherapy often falls short when it focuses only on isolated body parts and passive treatments. If rehab isn’t working, the issue might be how you’re moving, not just what you’re […]
Rehabilitation
Why you should use strength training machines for injury rehab
In this post we look at the reasons why you should use strength training machines for injury rehab and the disadvantages of both body weight and free weight exercises. At a glance Exercise is the key to injury rehab – doing the right exercise, correctly, with proper progression makes the difference between success and failure. Strength […]
How to prevent lower back pain from cycling
In this post we’ll take an in-depth look at how to prevent lower back pain from cycling. We’ll highlight some of the differences between riders who get back pain and those who don’t, and give you 3 key exercises that will reduce your discomfort. At a glance Lower back pain in cycling is very common – […]
The best exercises for runner’s knee in the gym
In this post we discuss the best exercises for runner’s knee in the gym so you can get back to running again. At a glance Runner’s knee comes from tissues not being able to tolerate the forces involved in running. Running demands high force absorption—about 2–3 × body weight with every step. Calves (ankle plantar […]
Muscle weakness somewhere, has potential consequences everywhere.
I recently watched the excellent Storyville documentary K2: The Killer Summit. The film explores the events that led to 11 climbers losing their lives whilst descending the second highest mountain in the world. Above all else it’s an exploration of the reasons why otherwise sensible people decide to put themselves at enormous risk to achieve […]