In the second instalment of our Exercise Unpacked series, we’re delving into a W-Row with band. This exercise can be beneficial for people with shoulder, neck and upper back problems. We use this exercise to target the trapezius muscles as well as the external rotators located in the shoulder, and it’s great as a warm…
In the first of our Exercise Unpacked series, we are taking a look at one of the exercises we most commonly see performed incorrectly in clinic; a gluteus medius activation against a wall. The gluteus medius plays a key role in the strength and stability of the hips, making it an important focus for runners…
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By Roslyn Seselja, STC Dietitian Ahhh, google. Where would we be without it? I confess to deferring to good old Google perhaps too often, particularly when my kids ask me curly questions about geography or history! While it is really handy to have so much information at our fingertips, we all know that just because…
Because it’s winter and getting out of bed in the morning feels on par with scaling Mount Everest in terms of difficulty, sleep is well and truly at the forefront of our minds. We sat down with our resident Chinese Medicine Specialist, Ester to get the low-down on all things related to catching those precious…
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What is your Motivation to Move? Now we’re not talking about moving house or moving countries, we’re talking about motivations to exercise! As the cold winter months approach, many are taking their exercise sessions indoors but are finding it difficult to get motivated now there’s no sunshine to chase. In honour of Exercise Right Week…
What is mental health? Mental health is the umbrella term which covers our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. Our mental health affects how we think, feel, and act in a variety of circumstances in our lives. Mental health can also determine how we handle stress, relate to those around us, and inform our decisions.1 Good…
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