So you go to an exercise class, and the instructor shouts 'engage your core' .. And you are left thinking I think I am? There are lots of opposing views on core stability and strength in the rehabilitation world but I am firm believer in training the core system to...
I am very excited to be able to re-open my home clinic from Monday 19th April following the relaxation of lockdown measures during the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to return to practice safely, a number of enhanced hygiene measures have been put in place, based on...
Surely its automatic you say, I don’t have to think about how I breathe? And for some our natural breath pattern does come easily, but others can develop abnormal patterns that can have a widespread effect on the rest of the muscular system and compromise effective...
The importance of hip strength and lower limb control in knee pain is well documented and researched. Many cases of knee pain have been successfully resolved by strengthening up these key areas and improving control, balance and proprioception to improve lower limb...
Medial Ankle pain: Tibialis posterior dysfunction Tibialis posterior is a very important muscle of the foot and ankle complex, especially in relation to gait (the way we walk). It is very important in controlling and stabilising our foot and ankle on the inside when...
Here is a useful article from Physio Answers on the best and worst squat positions and the effect on the lumbar spine. Take home messages are Make sure the spine remains neutral during squatting, do not allow spinal flexion at the bottom of the squat. Spinal...