While guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week during pregnancy, recent studies suggest that only about a quarter of pregnant women meet this goal. Resistance training is widely recommended for its many benefits, but often with caution around intensity and volume to ensure safety for both mother and baby. A recent systematic review has shed new light on the benefits and safety of strength training during pregnancy. One of the key findings is th

This is the last article in the series, where we do another "myth flip" and go back the other way. To see the video version. check out our instagram page: https://instagram.com/p/DRVTQoykhAG/ With all the talk about stretching, you might wonder if it’s really worth your time. The answer isn’t so clear-cut. While stretching might not be a cure-all, it remains crucial for many movements and can be particularly beneficial if you have specific mobility limitations impacting pain

Do you have bursitis? Or have you been told you do? Good news — you probably don’t. Lateral hip pain (pain on the outside of the hip) has long carried the label “trochanteric bursitis,” implying inflammation of the bursa — a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction around joints. That diagnosis tends to push treatment toward anti-inflammatories and rest. But new evidence tells a different story for most people with side-of-hip pain. Why the old label is changing Recent re

To see the video version, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP4yen4kxGb/?igsh=MTU2amY2eWd0cTM5dQ== While there is certainly nothing wrong with attempting to increase our flexibility, It may not be the most appropriate use of someone's exercise- related time for every person at all times. If we increase our range of motion or naturally have large range of motion but don't have the necessary  coordination or strength to control us through this range w

In this first of a 2 part series, Sam is back with Serenity Flow Yoga founder and instructor Shizuka to discuss yoga-related shoulder pain, particularly with movements such as the handstand and downward dog. To see the clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPzkgF5kwqI/?igsh=YWZ2bGVuOWlrbDU5 #yoga #tokyo #injury #pain #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy

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