Tips for starting exercise
The idea of starting exercise can often be overwhelming. You might find yourself questioning where on earth you start, what you need to...
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Rachel Johns
Sep 19, 20191 min read
Myths about back pain
Education is power, so let’s bust a few myths about back pain and how you should be managing it! BED REST: “I need to rest to let my back...
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Rachel Johns
Aug 29, 20192 min read
Exercise & Mental Health
Research shows that exercise has amazing psychological benefits which help to maintain and enhance good mental health. Regular exercise...
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Rachel Johns
Aug 1, 20191 min read
What is KLT
Kinetic Link Training (KLT) is a functional strength training program aimed at improving functional capacity. That is, the ability to...
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Rachel Johns
Jul 25, 20192 min read
Sitting is the new smoking
In today’s world, people are spending more time sitting down than ever before. On average, office workers are spending up to 15 hours per...
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Rachel Johns
Jul 18, 20191 min read
Grades of Muscle Injury
Muscle strain injuries can be graded into four categories based on the extent of damage to the muscle fibers. According to research by...
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Rachel Johns
Sep 17, 20182 min read
ACL Injury: Can I return to sport?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) of the knee is located within the joint capsule, originating from the femur (thigh bone) and...
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Rachel Johns
Aug 6, 20183 min read
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that causes a breakdown in the cartilage protecting the ends of our bones. It is the...
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Rachel Johns
Jun 25, 20182 min read
Knee Pain in Children?
An explanation of ‘Osgood-Schlatter Lesion’ and how to address it. Knee pain, especially anteriorly, is a common complaint of the younger...
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Rachel Johns
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Calf Strains
The term ‘calf muscle’ is collective for a group of three muscles in the lower leg – Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Plantaris – all of which...
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Rachel Johns
May 21, 20182 min read
Broken Bone?
A broken bone or fracture is an injury in which the continuity of a bone is broken into two or more fragments. Most fractures are...
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Mike Paterson
Dec 7, 20171 min read
Achilles Injuries
The Achilles tendon is the thickest, strongest tendon in the human body, able to transfer large forces when we move. The Achilles’ can...
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Mike Paterson
Nov 30, 20172 min read
Load – “Looking for the Goldilocks Zone”
Load is possibly the hottest, most researched topic in sports at present. So, what is load? Load is the work, exercise (load you put your...
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Mike Paterson/ Rowan Davison
Aug 10, 20172 min read
Dietitian- Expressions of Interest
Have you or someone you know ever considered seeking information from a Dietitian? We are taking expressions of interest at this stage to...
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Mike Paterson
Jul 11, 20172 min read
Hamstring Strains
Hamstring Strains are one of the most common sports injuries. The hamstring muscles are found at the back of your thigh. The hamstrings...
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