In line with this month's recipe, I want to give an important mention to optimising our protein intake. Much of our body is made of proteins, especially bones and muscles so when we're recovering from an injury I think this is one of the key nutrition changes we can make. The majority of people eat […]
Calf muscle strains are one of the most common lower limb muscle injuries in addition to hamstring and groin strains. They occur commonly in sports which involve high-speed running or high volumes of running and acceleration and deceleration forces, although they can also occur in the general population with less intense activity. It is unsurprising […]
By Anna Geraets, Pelvic Health Physio There is this muscle we have that we typically don’t think about, until there is a problem (leaking, pain), or we’re considering vaginal childbirth. So, first, what is this elusive muscle? To make things as simple as possible, our pelvic floor has 2 layers. The superficial layer (closer to […]
Sports massage is a term often discussed and often comes with some misconceptions. It is not just for athletes but is for anyone who is active to any degree. It is often referred to as being painful, but this is not necessarily the case. So, the following are some answers to four common questions about […]
Written by Bryce Hatton, Massage Therapist Massage – it is something many is us think about but fewer actually do on a regular basis. There are many reasons people have for not getting regular massages from – “I don’t have time” through to “Is it really worth doing?” and “I don’t know if will be […]
By Mira Boeyens, Physiotherapist and Yoga and Pilates Instructor It’s very likely that at some point you’ve heard about, been told about, or known someone that’s struggled with adhesive capsulitis, more commonly known as frozen shoulder. A frozen shoulder is not simply a stiff shoulder, but an inflammatory condition that affects the capsule of the shoulder […]
By Adele Griffin, Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor Fitting exercise into our busy lives is one of the biggest challenges we face. If that’s a hurdle for you, you aren’t alone—even as a personal trainer, I struggle with it! We are all human beings and we often have hectic schedules. Here’s the good news: scheduling […]
Physiotherapist and new mum Helen reviews our new AWWA garments.
Thin, leak-proof designs in a range of colours & sizes. Made with organic fabric to keep you dry all day.
Foam rollers have grown in popularity over the last decade as a key piece of kit in gyms and home exercise settings. But what benefits do foam rollers provide us with and how might these be achieved in practice?
