We have all heard the term 'flexibility'. But there's a new term on the block and it's being used interchangeably with our old friend 'flexibility'. But is there a difference between them two terms? If so, what? And why is it important to our training?
Why do my wrists hurt when I'm training? I often get queries in the clinic from clients about wrist pain when they are training arms. In particular, the pain is worse when they perform bicep curls...
Are You A Runner, or Track or Field Athlete? Have you recently experienced an injury or looking to prevent injury? Are you looking for some expert guidance on how to continue, restart, or adapt your training to accommodate following your injury? Or are you hoping to improve your performance? A new 6-week 'Runners' Rehab/Prehab Class'… Continue reading Attention Runners: New Rehab/Prehab Classes at Movement Therapy Clinics (Tuesdays at 20:00 at Newman University, Birmingham, UK)
Kinesiology or kinesio tape is an adhesive taping method applied with the aim of reducing pain, increasing range of movement, and/or enhancing quality of movement in response to muskuloskeletal injury. Although originally arising in the 1970s, kinesio taping has rocketed in popularity in recent years, with celebrity endorsements and increasing popularity for both professional and recreational athletes.
THE STRUGGLE IS REAL Have you ever struggled to find time to complete the exercises recommended to you by your therapist? Perhaps it was a daily movement practice to help soothe muscle soreness? A resistance exercise for resolving a tendinopathy? Or perhaps strength training to address a joint pain or weakness? To be honest, the cause and the means don't really matter - sometimes it's hard do the things that ultimately help us...
