Safely returning to exercise post Covid Now that COVID-19 has well and truly arrived in WA, it is important we are all as prepared as possible, not just for when sick and symptomatic, but also for the best…
Five secrets to upgrade your squat The squat is a pretty simple and fundamental movement with dozens of different iterations, but the basic technique can form the foundation for a really safe, effective and productive workout. So we…
Return to run post partum For many women returning to running after having a baby is an important exercise goal. Running requires only a small amount of equipment, can be done at very flexible times, and from…
Five muscle groups you should release before you run Five muscles you should release before you run Should we stretch, or should we roll before we run? Let’s bench that particular debate for the moment and acknowledge that different preparations work…
Recovery (Part 5) – Managing Your Injuries You’ve been training hard, getting great results and loving how you’re feeling. And then…. It can sneak up on you slowly or appear all of a sudden – injury! But this does…
Recovery (Part 4) – Hydration Thanks to the extremely hot summers we are blessed with here in Perth, we couldn’t have a recovery blog series with pushing the virtues of hydration! It is important to pay attention…
Sleep longer and better to maximise your training “Sleep is the greatest legal performance enhancing drug that most people are probably neglecting” This quote from Matthew Walker, Neuroscientist and Founder and Director of the Center for Human Sleep Science really…
Recovery (Part 2) – Rest days Next up in our recovery series, we’re talking about managing your training load with the use of rest days. Taking days off is crucial for recovery, optimising results and ensuring training consistency…
Recovery (part 1) – stretch and foam rolling Did you know that recovery is just as important as training when it comes to optimising results and getting the most out of the hard yards you are putting in at the…
Ergonomics and your home office We’ve been doing a great job of managing Covid here in Western Australia, but as we head in to the thick of things over the coming weeks and months we are seeing…
Tennis Elbow With the great Roger Federer in town at the moment, it seems like the perfect time to discuss the feared ‘Tennis Elbow’ or known medically as Lateral Epicondylalgia, for now, let’s just…
Top 6 stretches to help with low back pain Lower back pain can be debilitating, here are a few stretches to help reduce the risk of your low back pain stopping you from doing what you want to do.
Pain with squats? Here are our top 5 tips to improve your form Have you have ever had pain whilst squatting? Read our top five tips to improve your form and ease pain experienced whilst squatting.
ICE ICE MAYBE… Since the dawn of time, we have been earnestly icing all of our acute injuries in the hope and expectation that we can reduce the recovery time.
Have you ever wondered what exactly plantar fasciitis is? Heel pain can be a painful, debilitating, frustrating condition which can limit people from doing anything from running, playing sport, walking the dog or comfortably getting out of bed in the morning.
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS): what have I done to deserve this?? If you’re concerned that you might have the dreaded shin splints but not sure why then this article is for you. Read on to understand a few of the likely contributing causes for your condition.
Running in Perth: a blessing or a curse? Everyone is getting great results with High-Intensity Interval Training, what to know if you should get in on the action?
Six strength exercises for all recreational runners These exercises which are simple, easy and functional movements. These exercises are for all recreational runners and can improve your overall performance.
Strength Training for Runners When do you consider doing some strength work? it is normally a result of an injury occurring. Consider doing some valuable injury prevention strengthening.
Recovery from your run Preparing to recover well to so that your training program doesn’t miss a beat
Pre-Run Preparation From a physical preparation standpoint, there are some great (and simple) strategies that you can implement before you run that should have you feeling ready to go as you cross the start line.
The foam roller – a love-hate relationship Does foam rolling and trigger point release really work? And how? It would want to because it’s pretty uncomfortable at times!
Six reasons that High-Intensity Interval Training is here to stay Putting HIIT training under the microscope.. does current research supports the idea that training harder for shorter periods is best?
High-Intensity Interval Training; efficient and effective Everyone is getting great results with High-Intensity Interval Training, but why? Read on to find out…
Is therapy the answer to good health? The World Health Organisation suggests adults should exercise for at least 150 minutes per week, but industry experts believe this figure should be upwards of four hours.
There is a secret to good health As a physio, I have a keen interest in preventative measures, constantly researching the latest evidence and looking for scientifically proven interventions to help people with various conditions. Many supplements, treatment techniques,…
What is Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS)? Whether you call it the dreaded shin splints, MTSS or runner’s shins, this common condition can be holding you back unnecessarily.
Everything you need to know about Shin Splints Runners of Perth: Is shin pain holding your back? Read on to find the top five things that you should consider as you get back to running.
5 things every runner needs to know The benefits to your health that you get from running are widely acknowledged, but this also comes with aches, pains and slight increase in risk of running-related injury.
The four key components to a perfect squat Four key components to the perfect squat The squat is a simple, functional exercise that, when done properly, can strengthen your low back, glutes and quads. So what are the key components…