Tag: exercise

background, Behind the scenes, biomechanics, education, informative, research evidence

Enjoying all things ‘biomechanics’ at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress, 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan

Fiona Higgs

Fukuoka is a major city located in one of the most southerly islands Japan (named 'Kyushu'). Shamefully, I knew nothing of Fukuoka (at least, until it was announced as the host city of the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB) Congress, 2023. But, I was delighted to find myself there this summer. It was a particularly… Continue reading Enjoying all things ‘biomechanics’ at the International Society of Biomechanics Congress, 2023 in Fukuoka, Japan

background, Behind the scenes, exercise therapy, group exercise, informative

COVID-19 – Why it’s okay to not be okay

Fiona Higgs

This is not a blog post. It's a letter to you. This is going to be a bit different to my usual content. Normally I might choose an injury or pain-related topic or theme. However, at this moment in time it is impossible not to address the circumstances we are all enduring as a global… Continue reading COVID-19 – Why it’s okay to not be okay

exercise therapy, informative

Three reasons that you’re still in pain…

Fiona Higgs

One of the most common issues I treat in the clinic is persistent pain. Many of my clients arrive at the clinic after years of suffering. This is often a residual pain that started as a result of a traumatic injury... a muscle strain, or a broken bone. However, years after the injury has healed there is no reduction in pain - despite all the injured tissues healing and normal activities are resumed. 

informative, research evidence

EVIDENCE REVIEW: Should I be foam rolling?

Fiona Higgs

It's been a hot topic for many years: does foam rolling improve sporting performance? Foam rolling has been a staple component of training programmes and warm-up and cool-down down routines for some time now. Each person who has ever used a foam roller will be able to say whether it worked for them. Anecdotally, we all know someone who swears by foam rolling to get through a work out. And equally, another person who hates foam rolling - they just don't see the point... or perhaps they feel it diminishes their performance when training or competing...