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Hamstring Injuries: Why Glute Activation Is Essential for Recovery and Prevention https://youtu.be/GuNUT-GCpgs Hamstring strains are one of the most common injuries seen in runners and field-based athletes. While many people focus on stretching and strengthening the hamstrings themselves, a commonly overlooked factor is the role of the gluteus maximus — the large muscle of the … Read more
Chronic Ankle Sprains: Improve Stability With the Star Balance Exercise https://youtu.be/7_iyiIK4BHg If you have experienced multiple ankle sprains or regularly feel like your ankle is unstable, rehabilitation should focus on more than just reducing pain. Recurrent ankle injuries can sometimes leave the muscles, ligaments and balance systems around the joint less effective at providing stability, … Read more
Forearm Self-Massage: A Simple Technique for Hand, Wrist and Forearm Pain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2Shyk7n9W0 Pain in the hands, fingers and wrists does not always originate from the area where symptoms are felt. In many cases, tension and tightness in the forearm muscles can contribute to discomfort that travels into the hands and fingers. This is particularly common … Read more
Do you know your ABCs Part 4! This month we’re learning our U – Z exercises, with the assistance of a puppy for added weight and entertainment! Try and do up to 26 reps in total or a 26 second hold depending on the exercise. U – Upright Rows V – V Sit Hold (modified) … Read more
Hand Pain and Thumb Tension: Simple Self-Massage Techniques You Can Do at Home https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPC4wFyz4RM Hand and thumb pain are common complaints, particularly for people who perform repetitive tasks such as crafting, gardening, using tools, typing or working with their hands throughout the day. Repeated gripping and hand movements can lead to tension in the tendons … Read more
Shoulder Exercises: Why Shoulder Blade Position Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G3dz8pwmVY Whether you’re lifting weights in the gym, performing rehabilitation exercises or training for sport, proper shoulder positioning is essential for reducing injury risk and improving movement efficiency. One of the most common mistakes people make during upper body exercises is allowing the shoulders to round forward or … Read more
Clamshell Progressions: Building Hip Stability and Glute Strength https://youtu.be/1LeJ2Eu4r9I The clamshell exercise is one of the most commonly prescribed exercises for improving hip stability and strengthening the gluteus medius muscle. This muscle sits on the side of the hip and plays a critical role in controlling pelvic stability during walking, running, jumping and single-leg activities. … Read more
Do you know your ABCs Part 3! This month we’re learning our N – T exercises, with the assistance of a puppy for added weight and entertainment! Try and do up to 26 reps in total or a 26 second hold depending on the exercise. N – Narrow Squat 0 – Overhead triceps extensions P … Read more
Quadriceps Stretch Want to learn how to stretch your quads properly? Find out if you’re doing it right by watching this video! https://youtu.be/JAIuTovwVBQ Click Here for a FREE Physio Assessment
Shoulder Stability Training: Why Dumbbells and Kettlebells Can Improve Shoulder Strength https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S1b4gZfoIA Many people performing shoulder strengthening exercises rely heavily on barbells, machines or Smith machines. While these exercises can be excellent for building strength, they often require less shoulder stability than free-weight alternatives. Incorporating stability-focused exercises into your training can help improve shoulder control … Read more
