In this post we discuss the difference between tightness and range of motion and why it matters. You’ve probably had this experience. You go to see a rehab professional because you’re experiencing some discomfort around your neck. It’s been bothering you for a while, so much so that you’re having trouble turning your head to […]
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I can’t fix pain and injury but you can
In this post we discuss why no practitioner, no matter how skilled, can fix pain and injury. Fortunately your body has all the answers. The word ‘fix’ is misleading when discussing pain and injury. We’re not cars or washing machines. The most any practitioner can do is improve the conditions for healing. If you’ve ever […]
The future of health care is strength training for every body
In this post we discuss why the future of preventive health care should be strength training for every body and what that would look like. Picture the scene, it’s 2050 and we have somehow avoided climate catastrophe and war with China. You go to your Doctor complaining of shoulder pain. She checks you over and […]
Why am I stronger one day and weaker the next?
In this post we discuss why you sometimes feel stronger one day and weaker the next when you go to the gym. If you’ve been strength training (resistance training) for a period of time it’s likely you’ve experienced large differences in what you can achieve one day compared to the next. This can be disheartening, […]
What Glastonbury can teach us about ageing
In this post we discuss what Glastonbury can teach us about ageing and the lessons we need to learn as a society. To its credit Glastonbury must be an unlikely source of inspiration for older adults. On Sunday I watched performances by Sir Elton John and Debbie Harry. Their combined age? 153. Love it. […]