“Mobility” is a buzz term getting thrown around the fitness industry at the moment. “Foam-roll this, trigger-ball that.” What is actually going on when you self-release? The first thing to…
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Have you ever walked past a foam roller at the gym and thought “I might try that one day?” Perhaps you’ve got a spikey ball at home that’s gathering dust…
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The road to ACL rehabilitation is a long one. The process is goal focussed and occurs in stages – you can only progress to the next stage when you’ve achieved…
By Kate Da Silva, Physiotherapist at SportsCare and Physiotherapy Barton & Bruce and recipient of a revision ACL reconstruction and medial meniscus repair. No doubt you’ve heard of an ACL,…
You’ve been diagnosed with an ACL injury and undergone reconstructive surgery. It’s now time to get into rehab. Rehabilitation is a goal-oriented process that requires you to reach one goal before…
By Ella Borgeaud (MPhysio, BSportCoach&ExerciseSc) Want to run faster with better technique? Practice running hills. Uphill and downhill running improves fitness, strength, speed and technique. These benefits can transfer…