Advances in surgery regularly make the news. But the good news for YOU is that there is a growing body of research showing that knee surgery can be prevented! Many injuries that were thought to require surgery now have evidence to show that physiotherapy has the same, or better, results. Let’s have a closer look […]
What is DRY NEEDLING?
Dry needling is a technique that can be used to help treat muscular conditions. A sterile, single-use, fine filament needle (acupuncture needle) is inserted into the muscle. Often, the insertion is accompanied by a muscle twitch. While it is usually more intense than massage, it can be effective in treating deeper muscles and with greater […]
Parenting is a Physical Challenge!
From the beginning of pregnancy to kid wrangling, being a parent is a physical demand on your body. And not just the mum! Many dads get sore from helping their partner in labour, with handling new borns and eventually playing with kids. The first thing to know, is that it’s very common to get parenting […]
Plyometric training
If you’re interested in training your agility and vertical jumping, these are my fave 5. A lot of people will be missing their peak agility from lockdown, so add these in to your workout or training session! As with everything, start small and build slowly to avoid injury. After a month or two of a […]
Return to Sport!!!
Every week there is news of another sporting code being allowed to return to the field. It’s such great news!! While it will be vastly different with lots of restrictions and changes, getting back playing sport is going to be the best thing for many people. Make your return your best effort: 1) be kind […]
RETURN TO THE GYM
It’s only fair to let gyms open when pubs and clubs are open too. I know what I have been missing the most! As with any change in activity, it is super important that you pace yourself with your return to the gym. No-one should expect to be able to lift the same weights at […]