To get the most out of our group fitness experience, we need to take the time and effort to look after our joints. In this article, physiotherapist Jackson Toigo explores the relationship between grip strength and shoulder function. GRIP STRENGTH, THE ROTATOR CUFF, AND KETTLEBELLS How to use grip strength to increase rotator cuff […]
Why is your 6-week post-natal check so important?
1. Pelvic floor muscle assessment – our Pelvic floor muscles are the muscles that form a sling at the bottom of our pelvis. They support important organs such as our bladder, uterus and bowel and also play a vital role in our control of continence. If you have had a vaginal birth, the pelvic floor […]
Exercise in Pregnancy
Key Point Pregnancy is safe and healthy to do in low-risk and uncomplicated pregnancies, if you have a high risk-pregnancy it is important to get clearance from your Obstetrician prior to starting a new exercise program. 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise on most days is what we aim for. Why should […]
Knee Braces
Do knee braces cause muscle wasting? It’s often stated that knee braces can cause muscle wasting, if used for too long. However, there has been very little research into this. A study by Callaghan et al. (2016) assessed 108 patients using braces for osteoarthritis of the patella-femoral joint (knee cap). They found that the maximum […]
Things you didn’t know about knees!
How many bones are there in the knee? There are four major bones in the knee, including: the femur the tibia the fibula the patella But did you know about the fabella! The fabella is a tiny bone that sits in the back of the knee in about 10-30% of humans. It’s […]
Pain in the foot? Could it be a Morton’s Neuroma?
What does a Morton’s Neuroma feel like? Does it feel like there is a ball squashed up between your toes when there isn’t? A pebble under the ball of your foot? Tingling or numbness in the toes? All these signs and symptoms may be linked to irritation of a nerve in your foot, officially […]