SHOULDER INJURY PREVENTION
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 […]
The Pelvic Floor
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 sling systems of the body and functional movements
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 is it important for runners to have good core strength?
It is very important for runners to have a strong core for a variety of reasons. As we know, our core is the foundation of our body, which supports the movement of our arms and legs provided it is functioning efficiently to do so. If our core is unable to provide the stability for our […]
What is Gout and is it causing my joint pain?
What is Gout? Short answer: very painful joints! (Most commonly the big toe but also joints such as the ankle, elbow, wrist, shoulder and knees). Gout is the very acute build up of uric acid in the joint which causes inflammation and arthritic pain. Uric acid is often broken down by the kidney and […]