Article by Leighton Bradgate The merits of doing strength training to improve sports performance are well documented and something that recreation athletes to …
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Degenerative Disc Disease
Article by Megan Dunphy. The vertebral column acts as the central flexible rod of the trunk. Each intervertebral disc, set between adjacent vertebrae, …
Bike Set Up For Optimal Cycling Biomechanics
Article by Megan Dunphy. For every cyclist, correct bike set up is essential in enhancing performance, preventing injury, and ensuring comfort. Cyclists are …
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Management of Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis
Article prepared by Leighton Bradgate What is OA? Sometimes called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common …
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Acupuncture v Dry Needling, What’s The Difference?
Article prepared by Jim Burke There would not be many of you out there who have not heard of acupuncture. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine …
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Marathon Training Tips
Article by Jim Burke Once the domain of elite and serious runners only, undertaking a marathon is becoming much more common nowadays, either as a tick box …
Posture, from the outside in or the inside out?
Article by Megan Dunphy Good posture is not just about your appearance, it's about your health, and may impact more than you think. Good posture has healthy …
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Can cycling and other low impact exercise make me smarter?
Article by Jim Burke You have probably heard that aerobic exercise is important for brain health, but here is some good news: studies show that low-impact …
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Returning to Exercise After Pregnancy
Article by Megan Dunphy After giving birth, most women are keen to lose weight and get their tummy back. Regaining your pelvic floor muscle strength prior to …
Effects of static stretching on performance
Article by Leighton Bradgate. Flexibility is defined as the range of movement (ROM) at a given joint, which can be both active (under muscular control) and …
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