Trunk muscles and low back pain
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Low back pain is a very common injury that will affect us all at some point in our life. 90%...
Easy body weight exercises for the trunk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our trunk plays an important role in sports performance and injury prevention. A strong core can lead to better whole...
The importance of the trunk
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The importance of the trunk cannot be understated. If you've heard it once you've heard it a million times. We...
The Difference Between Road and Trail Shoes
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Trail vs Road Off-road running is a great way to improve our fitness and give our legs a good workout without...
Why Trail Running is a Workout in Itself
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]How do you know if someone is a trail runner? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. Trail runners are a breed...
The Importance Of Strong Feet
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are multiple intricate bones and joints in the foot and just as many muscles to support them. These muscles...
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...