The Health Benefits Of Running!
Pedisic et al. (2019) performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies spanning 230,000 participants. They investigated the effects of running on “All Cause” (essentially the lower this…
Throwing, there is more to it than you think!
Bruce presented on ‘The throwing shoulder and elbow’. Throwing is a key part of many sports including baseball, netball, basketball, cricket, waterpolo, which each require a slightly different technique. And…
How To Structure Your Cycling Strength Program
The way strengthening programs are structured is called periodisation, essentially a structured annual plan with changing training variables over time in order to maximise training adaptations and performance. The most…
Snowboarding vs Skiing- Important Injury Considerations
The knee is the most common region injured by skiers due to the increased twisting and turning demands on the knee joint. In particular, ligament (ACL/MCL/PCL/LCL) injuries can occur due…
The Masters Runner
So why are so many continuing to run well into their 40’s and beyond? To put it simply; running is enjoyable, addictive, a stress reliever from work and personal life,…
Surviving a Long Haul Flight
As a result I thought it may be useful to outline a few ways to survive a long haul as it is something a lot of my patients ask me…
RunTips: Your Hips Don’t Lie!
Bramah et. all (2018) studied if there were specific characteristics of an injured runners technique compared to non-injured runners. They found that injured runners were more likely to demonstrate the…
Exercising During and After Pregnancy
Another important topic that was discussed was exercise during pregnancy. Research suggests that pregnant women without contraindications should aim to meet the prescribed physical activity guidelines for adults aged 18-64…
The Importance of Pelvic Floor Muscles Pre and Post Pregnancy
She shared with us a wealth of knowledge, which rehab physiotherapist Zoe Tompkins discusses below. There are a number of musculoskeletal changes that occur during pregnancy including altered weight distribution…
How to improve your cycling efficiency through a strengthening program!
So how do we become efficient? One way is the bike setup, specifically adjusting the saddle and handlebar positions and making the bike lighter. Though the best fitted bike may…