WHAT IS A TENDON? Tendon’s comprise of connective tissue elements of the muscle that come together to attach muscle to bone. These tendons function to transmit the forces generated by our muscles and produce motion. These collagen fibres are very tightly packed and have such a high level of strength,
WHAT ARE PLYOMETRICS (PLYO’S)? Plyometrics are a form of training that can increase muscle power and co-ordination. We all have inherently built in natural elastic recoil characteristics which can be found in our muscles. When combined with evolution and a neurological stretch reflex, we can produce a stronger, faster muscle
PAIN: THE HOW AND WHY Pain is an inherent system built into our bodies designed to keep us surviving. A biological mechanism designed to help direct us away from a threat. Everyone is different and experiences pain differently. There’s nothing macho about not feeling pain. Pain is our protection mechanism
WHAT IS CROSS-TRAINING? Isn’t a cross trainer that big prey mantis looking machine in the gym? The one where you punch the air holding onto the handlebars while walking like you have giant snow-shoes on? Well yes.. that is a cross trainer – however cross-training is more than just looking
EXERCISE BENEFITS TO YOUR BRAIN Engaging in a regular exercise regime for teens can have an array of amazing benefits. These include an opportunity for being more social, less susceptible to depression and anxiety. Exercise and academic performance can support each other in mutually beneficial ways. As well as academic
Adolescence is a time of rapid development. The main areas of development are physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Physiotherapists have the ability to help improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people by promoting the benefits of exercise. They can also help to reduce the risk of injury in young
Humans are creatures of habit. We all love to have a routine and keep to it, whether it’s our day to day life, or our sporting choices. We keep to this routine because it makes us comfortable. However, if you don’t try different things you may be missing out on
How often do you hear something like this? It’s the new year, you’re motivated to achieve your goal of running your first half marathon in 3 months time. The first week of training goes well, you hit your targets and are happy with the way things are going. The following
Each year the majority of us set some goals that we want to achieve for the coming year. It’s well known that so many people don’t end up achieving their goals and revert back to their old habits. Often the goals we set are too hard, or we set a
Injuries and niggles are unfortunately a part of all sports. It’s very unlikely that you will go through your life in sport without suffering an injury set back. Most professional athletes are always managing small injuries that they can play through. These athletes know their body and they know how
