All runners strive to stay fit and healthy enough to avoid time spent off the trails and road due to injury. Whilst the causes of running-related pain are …
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Swimmers Shoulder
Swimming is somewhat unusual in that it is one of the few activities which rely on the muscles of the trunk and arm to propel you. Generally thought of as …
Early Stage Rotator Cuff Exercises
Weakness and dysfunction of the rotator cuff of the shoulder is a common contributor to shoulder pain and injury. Here are some nice early stage cuff …
Peroneal Tendinopathy
What is it? A tendinopathy occurs when the tendon in question experiences a change in load that surpasses what it can handle. It is essentially an …
Can massage help me sleep?
There has been a plethora of research in recent years around the importance of a good night’s sleep. From mental health to physical health benefits, sleep …
Bridge with resisted hip flexion
This is a great co-activation exercise for glutes, core, hamstrings and hip flexors, which assists with stability through the hip and trunk and can increase …
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen Shoulder or adhesive capsulitis as it is now commonly referred to, is a common, yet poorly understood, painful condition of the shoulder, which effects …
Jump Squats for Runners
With the City2Surf and Blackmores marathon coming up over the next few months, jump squats are a great way to help improve your running economy and shave some …
Push Up Plus
The push up plus is a great exercise to build control and strength through the shoulder blade complex to help reduce the likelihood of neck or shoulder pain. …
Single Leg Raise
The single leg raise is a great high level strength exercise to improve running technique and decrease the risk of injury. …