Injuries involving the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee are incredibly common these days. They are particularly prevalent amongst professional athletes and given the required time away from sport, they are certainly well covered in the media. Here are a few pointers surrounding injury mechanisms, assessment procedures and rehabilitation options if you have suffered […]
Running Assessments
How can a physiotherapist help you before a running event? Running can be a really effective and really enjoyable way to exercise. Of course we have the benefits of staying fit and feeling good, however there can be downsides to running, the most obvious being injury. We understand from surveys that consistently more than half […]
Barefoot Running – The Pros and Cons
Is barefoot running right for me? Since barefoot running has come to prominence, lots of runners have considered whether or not to try this phenomen. I was once told by a very experienced running coach that more than 90% of runners do not have the technique & strength required to handle barefoot running, or running […]
Causes of a Weak Pelvic Floor & How to Treat It
What is the pelvic floor? A deep layer of muscle which attaches from the pubic bone to the tailbone and forms a sling/hammock that provides support for the bladder and bowel. Imagine the pelvic floor as a muscular elastic trampoline that moves up and down in a dome-like shape as we contract and relax the […]
Clinical Pilates – How To Get The Best Results
What is Clinical Pilates? Clinical Pilates is set up as a low impact form of exercise focused on the recruitment, integration and coordination of deep spinal and pelvic stabilising muscles. Whether you are trying to recover from injury or using it as a preventative tool or performance enhancer, it can be difficult to know how […]
How Do I Engage My Core, or “Transverse Abdominals”?
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 […]