Upright Rowing – Shoulder Impingement – Rotator Cuff Injury

Uprightrows (a high pull with a narrow grip) are tightly correlated with shoulder impingement. Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research:April 2014 - Volume 28 - Issue 4 - p 1081–1089The barbell upright row is an exercise done to develop…

Osteopathy frequently asked questions

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Find out how osteopathy can help you. Many patients have frequently asked questions and this list we have can give you a good understanding of osteopathy. Below is our list of osteopathy frequently asked questions What Is The Difference…

Rugby Injury Prevention in Children

‘The promotion of initiatives that create a safe environment for children’s’ participation in rugby is paramount.’Rugby, with its fast pace and exciting nature, serves as an important social and physical outlet for children. Exercise…

Scoliosis

“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree”William Garner Sutherland (1873 – 1954) Founder of Cranial OsteopathyScoliosis is an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine. Many cases involve little or no pain, and they result in only a mild…

Osteopathic Scar Tissue Release

A scar may give the appearance that the body has healed, and whilst the body is efficient at mending itself some scars can be problematic. Scar tissue is never as functional as the original tissue it has replaced. With the exception of very…

Osteopathic Myofascial Release

“When our fascia is free, we are free. Osteopathic treatment unravels these fascial strains, re-establishing fluid continuity throughout the body." AT Still MD 1899Myofascial Release “Myo” meaning muscle and “fascia” meaning connective…

Curtsy Lunges

‘Keeping your knees healthy and symptom free begins with developing a functional understanding of how this unique joint is constructed (anatomy) and how it does and doesn’t function (biomechanics)’Lunges are excellent dynamic strength…

Plantar Fasciitis

The arch of the foot functions like a bow (as in a bow and arrow), and the plantar fascia is like the string of the bow. The tension in the “bow string” holds the shape of the arch. But every time you step, the “bow string”…

Tech-No How technology is affecting our health.

Technology is pretty cool isn’t it? You want to take a four-minute clip of your kitten playing in a box? No problem. You want to watch Miley twerking 21 times in a row on YouTube? Go wild. You want to make a confession on Twitter? Go on…

High Heels and Chronic Pain

“When your feet hurt, you hurt all over.” SocratesWomen complain of the pain from high heels regularly. However in many situations, high heels are considered a must-wear item. Wearing high heels is your choice, but you or your work (Some…