Following on from our step-up exercise in our last Exercise Unpacked, we’ve got something a little more challenging this week for people who have kick-started their running routine since the weather has warmed up, but are feeling those pesky niggles starting to develop. This exercise not only works our hip, knee and ankle but also…
In the 4th instalment of our Exercise Unpacked Series, we’re looking into the staple Step Up. The good old step up is something that seems quite easy but if done right can be very challenging—perfect for people returning from knee or hip injuries and especially good for runners who are always getting niggles! The key…
PHYSIOTHERAPIST Why did you become a physio? I grew up playing a lot of sport but knew that I wouldn’t be able to play at a high level forever so I became interested in jobs in the sporting field. Physio always appealed to me because I loved learning about the human body and enjoyed helping…
In the second instalment of our Exercise Unpacked series, we’re delving into the good, old-fashioned Knee Drive. This one’s a bit of a double whammy as it’s great for core activation and a burning core workout, but has the added bonus of working the glutes as well. Perform 3×10-15 repetitions each day. Here’s how to…
APA SPORTS PHYSIOTHERAPIST Why did you become a physio? I have always had an interest in sport and science. Having dealt with multiple injuries during my time, it was a logical decision to pursue a career in physiotherapy. During my childhood, I had a passion for any sports with a ball, particularly soccer, rugby union…
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…
