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Common Ski Injuries #6: Hand and Wrist

Another area that may be affected during a fall is the hand and wrist. This is usually the result of a fall onto an outstretched hand, or...

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HIERARCHY OF PREVENTION

Musculoskeletal injury is a complicated, multi-faceted process, and the specific cause(s) of injury will be unique to the individual....

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The “green prescription”: Physiotherapy for Metabolic Conditions.

Whilst many think of physiotherapy interventions being primarily effective for musculoskeletal conditions (muscle tears, joint sprains,...

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Common Ski Injuries #5: Upper arm fractures

Less common than the clavicle fractures and AC joint injuries discussed in the previous posts, a fracture of the upper part of the arm...

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YOUTUBE VIDEO: Perfect your Hip Thrust

Miki explains how to adjust your hip thrust to get the most comfortable position! ミキさんが一番快適なヒップスラストのやり方をみんなに説明しています！...

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Updated Guidelines for Ankle Sprains

Clinical guidelines are devised by experts in specific fields, to provide consensus and improve consistency within management protocols....

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Common Ski Injuries #4: Clavicle Fracture

We discussed in the previous post how a fall onto the side of the shoulder may cause damage to the AC joint. The same mechanism of injury...

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Weight Loss for Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative condition that affects many, particularly older individuals. The most commonly affected joints are...

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Why we absolutely must train the non-injured limb

I have written and spoken extensively about the cross-education effect in the past. For a brief synopsis check out Ask 360 episode 11,...

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Common Ski Injuries #3: AC joint sprain

With skiing and snowboarding, inevitably there is falling! The next few posts will discuss injuries that may occur during a fall. One...

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Tokyo Living Podcast: Injury Edition – Ice Revisited

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam revisits the topic of ice for injuries; when we should and when we shouldn’t be using this...

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The Science of Poor Sleep

#fitandhealthy #exercise #fitnessforlife #traininglife #trainingdays #trainingvibes #trainingmotivation #fitnesslife #trainingtips...

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Common Ski Injuries #2 : MCL Sprain

Last post we discussed ACL injuries, the granddaddy of knee pain. Equally common are medial collateral ligament (MCL) injuries. The MCL...

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Plantar Fasciitis Physical Therapy: What To Know

Introduction Plantar Fasciitis is a common foot condition that affects millions of people, causing pain and discomfort in the heel area....

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Youtube Video: Improve your SHOULDER MOBILITY with these exercises ! Explained by a physical therapist!

https://youtu.be/Qt2vzotUW9k Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, demonstrates how to improve shoulder mobility in...

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Is Weight Training Dangerous for Children? Separating Fact from Fiction

For many parents and guardians, the idea of introducing weight training to children may trigger concerns about safety. The fear of...

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Common Ski Injuries #1: ACL Rupture

The 3 letters of doom! ACL injuries are very common in sports, including winter sports. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of 4...

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Almost all rehab explained with 3 lines

Most of what we do in rehab revolves around the fundamental concept of load. Our bodies have an inbuilt buffer between the amount of...

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Can a Ruptured ACL Heal Itself?

is commonly injured in sports involving twisting, turning, jumping, landing and rapid change of direction. The traditional approach to...

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What the Heck is Sciatica Anyway?

Almost everyone reading this will have experienced or know someone who has experienced the strange phenomenon commonly referred to as...

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