The Importance of Ankle Mobility
During squatting do you struggle to get your hips below parallel? Are your heels raising off the ground during a squat? These common dysfunctions in movement can both be a sign of a lack of ankle mobility.
Strength training for the deep stabilizing muscles
Written by: Nathaniel Christoforou (Exercise Science student, Deakin Unviersity) Everyone with an interest in strength training knows the importance of targeting the large muscle groups such as those in
Preventing injuries in the New Year
Written by; Brenton Watson (AEP) Accredited Exercise Physiologist With the start of a New Year, many people make resolutions to become fitter and stronger than ever! This can mean you start a new training programs,
Diagnosing and Treating Anterior (Forward) Pelvic Tilt
Written by: Sebastian Mann Bach. Exercise and Sport Science (current) What is Anterior Pelvic Tilt? Anterior Pelvic tilt (APT) is a postural condition where the orientation of the pelvis in respect to the femurs
Using load management in the treatment of tendinopathy
What is a tendinopathy? Written by Matthew Azzopardi AEP (Accredited Exercise Physiologist) Let’s start with the basics. Tendons connect muscle to bone and are important in transferring forces to assist movement.
Warning Signs for Low Back Pain
As an exercise physiologist, one of the most frequent sites of pain I encounter in my work with clients is low back pain. According to The Medical Journal of Australia, up to 80% of Australians will experience
The Listening Foot: Foundations For Movement
Your feet are the essential stabilising system for your body. Similar to the foundations of a building, your feet provide the sensory foundations for most of your daily movements. When your feet are rigid
Hip Flexor Tightness: What Is It and What Can We Do About It?
What is “tightness”? When clients tell us that they feel “tightness” in a certain part of their body, it tells us that they are experiencing restricted movement. But what is the cause? Restricted