In this post we discuss Andy Murray’s hip injury and why so many former players require joint replacement surgery. It seems that Andy Murray’s hip injury is a little more serious than previously thought. At the time of writing Murray has just pulled out of the U.S Open. An event he had hoped to win. […]
Training
Podcast on Muscle Activation Techniques for sports injury rehabilitation.
Muscle Activation Techniques for sports injury rehabilitation. I join Eric Feigl M.S again for a follow up discussion on Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) and it’s value in sports injury rehabilitation and training more generally. In this episode we deep dive into what MAT really is and include some practical tips you can readily implement in […]
How to prevent recurring ankle sprains.
Do you suffer with recurring ankle sprains? Ankle sprains are the most common orthopaedic pathologic condition that people seek assistance for and in up to 80% of cases they will reoccur. We look at the impact this can have on activity levels and what to do to prevent their reoccurrence. It’s worrying to think that […]
Will the deadlift make your back strong?
Is the deadlift alone enough to make your back strong? Let me start by reframing question, if you’re able to deadlift twice your body weight, do you have a strong back? The logical answer would be yes. How can you not have strong back if you’re able to pick up that much weight from the […]
How to change your running technique without focusing on how you run.
In this post we’ll discuss how to change your running technique without thinking about how you run. Before we begin, try this experiment when you have a spare moment. Sit yourself down on a bench in your local park and watch how people move as they pass by. Watch both runners and walkers. Take a […]