The squat is such a fundamental exercise of everyday life and you are inherently performing this exercise when sitting down and standing...

Tendinitis and tendinosis are often confused with each other due to their similar-sounding names and similar symptoms. However, these two...

Pain is an unpleasant sensation that is felt by the body when tissue injury or damage occurs. It can be described as a sharp, dull,...

When it comes to achieving fitness goals, it's common to focus solely on training and exercise routines. However, recovery between...

Stress is a natural physiological response to challenges and demands in our daily lives. However, when chronic and unchecked, stress can...

Anterior ankle impingement is a common condition characterized by pain and limited range of motion in the front of the ankle joint. It is...

Ilio-tibial band syndrome, or ITBS, is a common overuse injury that affects many athletes, including runners, cyclists, and hikers. The...

In 2019, one in eight people were affected by a mental health disorder across the globe, and most one in two will experience a mental...

Sciatica is a condition that affects the sciatic nerve, which is the largest nerve in the body. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower...

Numerous mechanical factors are often attributed to be the causes of lower back pain, but does the evidence support the rationale? Lets...

Sedentary behaviours have become a common part of contemporary society and is defined as low-intensity activity in a seated, reclined, or...

All Osteopathic students must undergo four years of full time study (five years part time) which includes a great deal of book time and...

Climbing is a sport that has recently become increasingly popular, making its debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. But what do you need to...

The running trainer market can be overwhelming to most who enjoy recreational running. Technical terms such as 'pronation control',...

Percussion therapy is a form of soft tissue manipulation and is intended to reduce muscle soreness and increase muscle length. There is...

Achilles tendinopathy is a degenerative disorder with changes in the collagen fibre structure of the tendon. An important factor to note...

The most common cause of peripheral vertigo, which is described as a perceived feeling of spinning or moving when you are in fact still,...

Musculoskeletal pain conditions are the biggest cause of disability internationally. So what are the problems in healthcare settings?...

Posture is a 'body's attitude or positioning of the limbs when standing or sitting'. There are many examples of different postures which...

Following on from my last blog about the physiological effects of taking inadequate rest between training sessions, I am going to discuss...