stretching


How much physical activity is enough?

How much physical activity is enough? This is something we often get asked in clinic.  Everyone knows it is important to stay physically active. Regular physical activity can help prevent many illnesses such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes.   Physical activity can also help with thinking, learning, judgement skills as well […]


Advice for sport tournaments

There are a few big school sports tournaments coming up. Winter Tournament week for the High School teams this week and then AIMS Games for the Intermediate students the following week. This is a lot of exercise for school students in a small amount of time.  We need to make […]


Foam rolling – what does it do?

The spikey ball, the foam roller, an elbow massage into the butt – why do we poke the sore bit?! The main positive outcomes of pressure therapy that we see are: Temporary increase in flexibility of the muscle allowing better movement patterns e.g. good squat form Reduced pain at both […]


Triathlete Off Season Stretching 101

Did you know that regular stretching is just as important as regular exercise? It is important for a well-rounded and balanced exercise regime to include regular stretching to keep your muscles loose supple and pain free. Stretching goes beyond simply warming up the muscles as it improves the range in motion […]