Mental Health Benefits from Nature
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It's no doubt we all feel better after walking in the garden or hiking in the nearby national park. Being...
Should POLICER replace RICER
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The principle of RICER has been the go-to treatment for injury. RICER stands for rest, ice, compression, elevation, referral. It's...
The Benefits of a Warm Up
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Why is the warm up so important? Priming our body for exercise decreases injury risk, increases performance, and makes us feel...
Building back following an injury
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]When we get injured, we go through the 5 stages of grief. Denial, anger, bargaining, depression, acceptance. We don’t seem...
Strength Training of the Posterior Chain
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The posterior chain has your back, literally. This string of muscles encompasses all the muscular components from the back of...
What is the posterior chain and why is it important?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The posterior chain of muscles encompasses all the muscles on the backside of your body, all the way from your...
How to Prevent Hamstring Strains
Hamstring strains are a common injury seen in many different sports. However, they more prevalent in sports associated with high...
Posterior Chain Exercises for Office Workers
When it comes to working in an office setting, there’s no escaping the long bouts of prolonged sitting. Yes, you...
Exercise in Isolation and Mental Health
We all know that exercise is good for our body in terms of strength and endurance but did you know...
Community Approach – We’re All in this Together!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Due to the current isolation and quarantine climate we are all living in, physical connection seems a thing of the...
Exercise is Fun
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever found yourself cringing when someone mentions the word exercise? It’s safe to assume that most of us...
Exercise at Home is Easier Than You Think
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Now that the restrictions have caused gyms to close and outdoor gatherings to all but cease, the motivation and feasibility...
Keep Exercising During Isolation
-So as Not to Increase the Need to See a GP. Worried about the health implications of being in isolation? Keeping...
ACL Management – Surgical vs Conservative
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears are unfortunately a very serious injury we see at the clinic. They that can occur...
Correct Knee Posture During Exercise – Why do we need good alignment?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Do you have the correct knee posture during exercise? The knee is the largest joint of the body and one...
Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome – What is it, Who does it effect?
Patella femoral pain syndrome, or more commonly known as “runners knee” is a very serious condition that can occur in...
Knee Injury Prevention and the Importance of a Correct Warm Up
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The knee plays an incredibly important role within the lower limb. It helps communicate movement between the foot/ankle and the...
Barefoot vs Running Shoes
What has 26 bones, 33 joints and more than a hundred tendons, ligaments and muscles? Your foot! Your feet have...
Get the most out of running!
Running is a great form of exercise! It improves your cardiovascular fitness, can be done almost anywhere and really works...
Is it possible to prevent a concussion?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Concussion prevention - is it possible? A concussion describes an injury occurring to the head where trauma has occurred specifically...