Throughout holidays, it is a time where we tend to overindulge in various treats and put exercise on the backburner. We also often end up putting our exercise routine on hold or slack off completely. Enjoying the holidays annd taking a break in exercise is an important thing to do.
If you find yourself struggling to start or maintain exercise, you’re definitely not alone. We all know the benefits and importance of exercising (better sleep, improved mood, improved health and fitness), along with plenty of workout plans all over the internet. But if knowing this information was all that was
Have you got a ski trip coming up and are not feeling as fit as strong as you would like? You wouldn’t want to quit halfway through your first day skiing because of sore legs or breathless lungs. Skiing is a sport which demands a lot from your body. You
Have you been noticing your child isn’t reaching milestones such as sitting, crawling or walking when compared to other children their age? Is your child struggling with every day tasks such as dressing, showering or eating? Does your child appear to be ‘clumsy’? Your child might be presenting developmental delay.
With the weather getting cooler, it is important to keep in mind how you transition into winter training. Exercising in the cold has various benefits, including burning more calories, more intense cardiovascular workout, and improved energy levels. However, there are a few important factors to keep in mind when exercising
Injuries often have a way of sneaking up on you when you least expect it. Whether you’re an elite athlete, club sport enthusiast, or just going for an afternoon jog, there are many factors that may contribute to injury risk. It is incredibly important when trying to maintain at least
What is the boom and bust cycle? The boom and bust cycle is an important criteria to utilize when seeking to prevent injury. Essentially, the boom and bust cycle states that if you increase your exercise/load intensity or frequency (Boom) too quickly, you will then have a flare up or
What are the different types of pain? Let’s start by answering one of the most common questions I get as a physio, what is pain? Pain is a response the body produces to notify us when something is wrong. When the body detects a stimulus that has the potential or
Pain is a very complex thing. There are so many causes of pain, and so many different treatments that might work for some, but nor for others. When we have an acute injury and are in pain we are more likely to guard our movements. This will most likely cause
Top 5 Ways to Adapt to Hypermobility Here are the top 5 ways to adapt to hypermobility. Adapt to Hypermobility Tip 1: Muscular Strength Individuals with hypermobility often experience pain in their affected joints which can lead them participating in less exercise than those without hypermobility. Increasing muscular strength is important
