Hyperextended Knee Recovery
The keys to a speedy and effective recovery following a hyperextended knee injury. Specific exercises to help you recover and prevent future injury.
Desk-ercise
Desk Exercises are a terrific way to manage lower back pain. Remember, as each person is unique you should seek exercises specific to your case. Lower back pain is one of the most prominent conditions affecting prolonged sitters. As I’ve discussed before lower back pain often results due to poor muscular endurance in the core and […]
Dealing with Injuries: Australian Quarterback David Ward
Gridiron is a violent game. Violence usually leads to an increased risk of injury. In turn, injuries – depending on severity – can require calculated physical and mental rehabilitation. I sat down with Australian Outback (1999-2013) and West Sydney Pirates Quarterback David Ward to discuss some of his footballing injuries. David has the honour being […]
Shoulder Scan Interpretation
Shoulder injuries come hard and fast in this age. Causes of such injuries aside, once your doctor has sent you off to get a scan in order to diagnose the injury, an understanding of what your results are saying can help paint a picture of what's going on beneath the skin that's resulting in your [...]
Acute Blood Pressure Response to Exercise
Exploring the acute blood pressure response to exercise. Using research evidence to create exercise recommendations for those at risk of hypertension.
"Text Neck"
The "text neck" phenomenon has gained momentum through the mainstream media in recent weeks. The neck is a precious and fragile component of the musculoskeletal system. Often overlooked, poor neck posture can have detrimental long term effects. Bringing attention to the general population's poor habits is a key component of creating effective change for the [...]
Sleep Posture
We spend one third of our lives asleep. During which, our posture can vary greatly. There are many musculoskeletal issues associated with poor posture. Attention to sleep posture can go a long way to improving awake posture and preventing postural issues down the track.
Research: Exercise increases brain size & memory.
The benefits of regular, structured exercise are multifaceted. Research has shown the positive link between exercise, hippocampus (brain) size and memory.
Ankle Stability
We’ve all been there: life is going swimmingly – birds chirping, flowers blooming, ankles holding up as they were designed to and then suddenly. Boom. Ankle, gone. It might be as simple as hitting the edge of the footpath, or as spine-tingling as landing on top of someone else’s foot in a sold out arena. […]
For Shoulder's Sake! Shoulder Injury Prevention
Practical tips for shoulder injury prevention for the average working adult. Prevent serious dysfunction and pain that may disrupt work and life.