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 […]
Rehabilitation
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 […]
Exercise to prevent joint replacement surgery
In this post we discuss how exercise can be used to prevent joint replacement surgery, and why these operations appear to be on the rise. Since 2010 there’s been a 20% increase in knee joint replacements, up from 76,071 operations to 91,436 in England alone. The number of hip replacements over the same period has also […]
Exercise, pain, stretch, massage, repeat
Does this cycle sound familiar to you? You exercise a bit, that familiar sensation comes back at some point, you manage it with stretching / foam rolling and book a massage. Everything feels better for a while, you exercise a bit and yep, there it is again. Do you ever wonder why it keeps coming […]
Does getting older increase injury risk?
In this post we explore whether getting older increases your risk of injury, or if there are other, more important factors to consider. The majority of the people I work with have chronic injuries which have so far proven difficult to resolve. Inevitably some will ask me if their age is a factor. Interestingly these […]