Here are 10 reasons why your hamstrings might be tight, in no particular order. 1) Weak trunk flexors An inability to flex your trunk will lead to your hamstrings holding on tight to your pelvis. Try performing some super slow crunches and then have another go at that sit and reach test. I bet you […]
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Why postural assessments don’t work.
In this post we look at why postural assessments don’t work and why they may even be counterproductive. Have you ever made assumptions about somebody’s character based on how they look? We do this all the time, usually unconsciously. Psychologists estimate it takes seconds for us to form a decision about somebody. We then spend […]
Are hip adduction / abduction machines bad for you?
The hip adduction / abduction machines are the most misunderstood pieces of equipment in the gym. In this post we explain why they’re so useful if set up correctly. At a glance Hip adduction /abduction machines are very useful for targeted hip muscle strengthening. But misuse is common—poor setup in particular is a problem. They […]
Preventing injury in footballers; is GPS the answer?
Preventing injury in football players is the holy grail. In the first game of the season last weekend Arsenal lost both Aaron Ramsey and Alex Iwobi to non contact injuries which should, in theory, be avoidable. The University of Birmingham and Southhampton Football Club have just released a study which uses GPS technology in an […]
The benefits of Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT).
An excellent piece on the benefits of Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) from MAT HQ in Denver. In summary. 1) MAT can help explore the contribution muscle weakness is having on your pain. 2) MAT ensures your muscular system is contracting to the best of it’s ability. 3) MAT can increase range of motion without the […]