Are you running yourself into an injury? …..

Attention Runners ….. Are you a Runner who just runs?  Are you meeting your target training/running times, winning races and not getting injured? If the answer is no then read on.  Ask yourself the following questions (honestly):  How many strength sessions do you do a week?  Is this a 'must do' in your weekly training?  […]

Consistency is king in Sport & Rehab

Anyone can give up chocolate for 6 weeks, anyone can lift with good technique for 6 reps out of the 10, but consistency is key to losing weight, recovering from that ongoing back pain, getting lean, getting fast etc etc. If you want to get better and achieve your goal, than 6 weeks needs to […]

Planks: to Plank or not to Plank?

Bracing is key in all athletic movement and sport. The plank forms the basis of this. Therefore, learn how and when to brace, perform movements with control and always progress to fluid movement e.g. ab wheel, hanging planks, rotational planks etc etc.The issue with the plank is if you just do the plank for your […]

Why do you Train?

Why do you train? What are your training goals?  If your answer is "for fitness" or "loose weight", than how will you achieve this?  The problem is "fitness" is not a true goal, "weight loss"is not a true goal.  Being able to run 5 miles pain free in 30 minutes or fit into a size […]

Have you got the F.E.A.R. when Injured?

Is FEAR Good or Bad for recovery? The Bad Fear: It is one of the most detrimental mind states in rehabilitation. It directly impacts confidence, which is well known to have a direct affect on performance.  I hear common phrases like this in my clinics:  "What happens if" "Will I ever get back" "maybe the […]

Pain, What is it?

Have you got Pain? And is it persistent?  Persistent pain, is classified as Pain lasting longer than 3 months.  But what is pain?  Is it tissue damage? Is it emotional? Is it behavioural? Is it psychological? Is it a memory? Is it just one of these things or is it a complex combination of all […]

Posture

Is Posture relevant to Sports performance?  "Good Posture"…what is it? Sitting straight? Giving yourself double chins? Putting a book on your head and walking around?   Posture is the dreaded word that every Physio mentions, even if you have a broken toe nail. So how do you know if your posture is actually affecting how […]

Turn Your Injury into an Opportunity

Turn your injury into an opportunity!! Yes, this is possible. Have you ever been told to 'rest' due to injury? I'm sure you have and it's the dreaded word for any active person to hear.  Rest can be an essential part of rehab but knowing when and how long for is key. Too much rest […]