Concussion prevention – is it possible? A concussion describes an injury occurring to the head where trauma has occurred specifically to the brain. It can be defined as a complex pathophysiological process induced by external forces affecting the brain. Following this blow, it’s common that consciousness may be altered. This
“It’s just a headache” – is this something you have heard before, or even said to yourself? Headaches may sound mundane, but they can be incredibly debilitating in your everyday life. Your concentration, focus and work commitments can be affected. This is one of the most common conditions in the
Gym progress is all about working outside of your comfort zone. There are many ways you can do this: increasing repetitions, increasing weights or doing an exercise faster. It is important to also have a goal in mind. This allows you to target the areas you wish to improve and
When it comes to movement, there is no question that quality is far more important than quantity. But what exactly does quality movement really mean? It comes down to muscle recruitment, way in which specific muscles will turn on and off to allow the movement. They use the easiest way
Joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments and many other elements are the interconnecting structure that make up the body. If you had a group of people holding hands, and one person pulls to the side, this effects other people in the chain. In regards to the human body, the hip, knee,
The principle of ‘use it or lose it’ is pretty self-explanatory and helps describe what happens to strength, aerobic fitness, mobility and power when training stops. When we start training to get fitter, the body must work hard to adapt to new stresses on the body. This includes building new
During the festive season, it’s easy to overindulge in food and drink, and the same is true when it comes to sitting! Whether you’re watching your favourite Christmas movie or catching up with loved ones over a meal, it’s easy to lose track of how long you’ve been sitting down
The hip adductors are a large group of muscles on the inside of the thigh which is made up of adductor magnus, adductor longus, adductor brevis, pectineus, and gracilis. When working together, they help bring the leg closer to the midline, or, adduct the leg. This isn’t their only role
Regular exercise has countless benefits including improved mental and heart health and reduction in risk of cardiovascular disease. Sometimes as the hotter months roll in, it can be tempting to relax inside in the aircon – but why not try swimming or aquatic exercise? Stay cool while you maintain your
Running is one of the greatest forms of exercise – free, intense and outdoors. Most people think that calf and quads are the most important when running, but strong gluteal muscles are integral for peak performance! Colloquially referred to as your derriere, tush or bum – your glutes are the
