What is Myotherapy? What is the difference between Remedial Massage?
Our Remedial Massage Therapist, Alana, recently completed her Advanced Diploma in Myotherapy and will now be offering both Remedial Massage and Myotherapy treatments. She regularly gets asked 'what is myotherapy?' and 'what is the difference between Remedial Massage?', so we
Foam Rolling Quads!
Part 5 -Foam Rolling Quads! This edition of the Foam Rolling Series, Foam Rolling Quads is for all our active patients out there, including our walkers, runners and gardeners! We hope you’re all enjoying the last of the summer sunshine. Well done
Ankle Sprain
With the winter sport season approaching, a common injury that can occur is the Ankle Sprain. Ankle sprains are also known as an inversion sprain, rolled ankle or twisting the ankle. Ankle Sprain - What is it? It is an “over-stretching” of
Calf Stretches
Whether you're active at the gym, going for a walk or sitting at the desk all day, you should learn how to use Calf Stretches! Many people aren’t aware that there are two muscles that make up the calf or that
Foam Rolling Glutes and Hamstrings!
Part 4 - Foam Rolling Glutes and Hamstrings We had some great feedback from our last post on Foam Rolling the calf and plantar fascia. This week we will focus on two other very important muscle groups in the legs- the
Tennis Elbow
Lateral Epicondylitis, also known as TENNIS ELBOW, which surprisingly is not always caused by playing tennis! What is it? It is a non-inflammatory degenerative condition of the forearm extensors at their attachment onto the lateral epicondyle of the humerus – the boney
Warming Up
Everyone has heard they should start by Warming Up before activity, but is warming up before exercise really that important? The short answer, YES! If you are someone who dives head first into a workout without much pre thought, then this is
Foam Roller – What is it for and how do you use it?
In our previous post about Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) we mentioned the benefits of using a Foam Roller but perhaps you’re wondering what all the fuss is about?! When our muscles and the fascia that surrounds them is tight we
What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness?
What is Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness? Spring is a great time to start being more active and enjoying the longer, warmer days! Whether it’s getting out for a walk or jog after work, joining a gym or spending the weekends in
Adolescent Athletes
For the adolescent athletes and their parents out there, here are a few things to keep in mind as you start training for the season! It is important to firstly listen to your body and what it is capable of, and