Exercising over the holidays- how to stay motivated
Christmas and New Years is undoubtedly a very busy time of the year for most people. If you want to keep your fitness up and enjoy feeling fit and healthy, consider these tips to keep yourself motivated over the holiday period.
Pilates and Hip Pain - How it helps
Joint pain and Pilates go hand in hand because one of the biggest benefits of this exercise is the ability for it to strengthen muscles and increase joint mobility.
Recovering from an Ankle Sprain
Regardless of the severity of the ankle injury, rehabilitation and strengthening must be carried out in order to prevent ongoing disability, avoid recurrent ankle sprains, or chronic ankle instability in the future.
Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Following a Hip Replacement
Rehabilitation following hip replacement involves getting the movement back in the hip, strengthening the muscles around the hip joint and re-educating walking pattern.
Benefits of Pilates for Cyclists
Pilates is an excellent way for cyclists to improve core strength which helps support the lower back. Low back pain is often a common complaint from cyclists, particularly after a long cycle.
What is Golfer's Elbow?
Golfer’s elbow, also known as medial epicondylitis, is classed as an overuse injury which affects the tendons that attach to the inside of the elbow.
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring injuries are most common in sports that require rapid acceleration/deceleration, change of direction, jumping and kicking.
Can Wearing Orthotics Affect Your Running Performance?
Orthotics are inserts which can be custom made or purchased off the shelf. Your foot is more mechanically efficient when you use orthotic inserts