What is Runner’s Knee and how do I treat it?   The most common type of knee problem is pain that occurs around the front of the knee or knee cap, also called the patella. This pain is often referred to as Runner’s Knee, which we call a “bucket” diagnosis because it includes several different […]

Recently we have been hearing about shoulder injuries worldwide, and it has got us thinking about the role of the shoulder in cricket. With less than three months to go before the ICC 2019 Cricket World Cup, many players are experiencing upper limb niggles and are undergoing rehabilitation exercises to get tournament ready. In regards […]

Why is it important to use clinical exercise prescription for the rehabilitation and prevention of shoulder injuries? Exercise prescription is paramount to ensure successful rehabilitation and prevention of all shoulder injuries. Attending clinical rehabilitation exercise classes (incorporating clinical Pilates equipment with Pilates, functional strength and conditioning principles), is an excellent way to improve stabilisation of […]

What are muscle slings? The human body is truly an amazing machine! Muscles slings are the connection between muscles and when the muscles then activate together they can enhance the stability of your body. When we injure our self, we can often create a dysfunction not just in the local area of injury but over […]

Why should I stay motivated to exercise this winter? The summer months are coming to an end, and soon winter will be on its way. This means it’s time to start goal setting to ensure maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle in the upcoming months. Even when it’s cold and dark, exercising is really important […]

What is my core? A group of muscles which help to strengthen and stabilise the core. There are three muscles that make up your deep core, these are the Transverse Abdominis, the pelvic floor and Multifidus. The transverse abdominis (TrA) is the deepest layer of your core and plays an extremely important role in postural […]