Does getting stronger help us to grow more muscle size in future?
“I’m training for muscle building so I didn’t need to get stronger. It’s all about volume bro!” So, we have gone full circle from thinking that heavy weights are needed to build muscle to the complete opposite view they aren’t and you can build muscle with light weights. So what is it? Has strength got […]
How to workout at home with no gym. Bodyweight and resistance band exercises
“Oh no, I haven’t got access to a gym so how do I get stronger or build muscle?” All you need is your body and some exercise bands and you can train surprisingly well at home without a gym. Some of these exercises in this video are really hard and can easily be done at […]
How many people need rehabilitation in the world?
“I need rehabilitation but I’m not getting any!” Firstly, what is rehabilitation? Rehab is a set of interventions needed when a person is experiencing limitations in everyday physical, mental, and social functioning due to ageing or a health condition, including chronic diseases or disorders, injuries, or trauma. Rehabilitation might be needed by anyone with a […]
Does exercise therapy work for osteoarthritis of the hip?
“I can’t exercise because my hip arthritis won’t let me.” I hear this from time to time and this may be true. I often argue that the exercise could be adjusted and modified to almost any level, so does exercise therapy work for osteoarthritis of the hip?
How effective is exercise in relieving myofascial trigger points?
I’ve got a right knot in this muscle and the only way to get it out is to dig right into it! So what this would be called is a myofascial pain syndrome, which is when “knots” or painful tension are present in muscle tissue. These can be caused through postural strain, overuse or even […]
Is hydrotherapy helpful in back pain?
Oooh, nice warm water and movement helps my back pain. That sounds like hydrotherapy, which is exercises performed in a warm pool with a physio. In this video we will answer the question, “Is hydrotherapy helpful in back pain?”
Is treadmill running easier on your body than real running?
“I’m going to start on the treadmill before real running after my injury.” The common assumption is that treadmill running is a good early option to rehab back to real running but is it easier on you and does it relate to real running?
Does the way we deliver information influence outcomes?
“The doctor was very positive so I think it’s the best idea.” Or “The doctor was very negative so I think I will avoid that treatment.” We have to be careful not to bias our patients because we certainly can! Does the way we deliver information influence outcomes?
Does better movement in the lower back reduce lower back pain?
“It hurts to move so I’m not going to!” It is easy to think that all pain is bad and avoiding pain by this logic is good but is this true? Does better movement in the lower back reduce lower back pain?
Does manual therapy help headaches?
“I get headaches and just have to put up with them until they pass”. Headaches can range from a nuisance to agonising and debilitating so anything to help the relief of a headache is a welcome sight. Does manual therapy help headaches?
Is the empty can test or the full can test the best way to load Supraspinatus?
“The empty can test is best to activate the Supraspinatus” “No, the full can test is better” Basically, these are orthopaedic resistive tests to supposedly load the Supraspinatus of the Rotator cuff to basically detect a supraspinatus tear etc. Is the empty can test or the full can test the best way to load Supraspinatus?
Does the Rotator cuff work better in different positions of shoulder abduction?
You need to do your Rotator cuff exercise exactly like this to work it! We can sometimes get very precise with exercises but do we need to be? Does the Rotator cuff work better in different positions of shoulder abduction?
Is prescription exercise good for chronic pain syndromes such as Fibromyalgia?
“I can’t exercise because this just makes my pain worse.” I hear this a lot and it is true but this is the difference between generic advice to exercise and a prescriptive progressive program of exercise that works in your tolerance and looks to build this tolerance up. So is prescription exercise good for chronic […]
Does a strength and flexibility exercise program reduce back pain in nursing?
“I work in nursing and I have a bad back!” Yes, I hear this a lot! So, if you ask me my opinion I would say if you have a physically demanding job then you should train for that demand. Nobody thinks this is weird in the military, police, fire or in sport, so why […]
Why do professional athletes get sports massages?
Professional athletes are lucky as they get a massage regularly. So why do professional athletes get sports massages? Is it performance? Recovery? DOMS? Something else? What does the research say?
What are the benefits of manual therapy and therapeutic exercise for neck pain?
They just gave me exercises or they didn’t give me any exercises to do. So, unfortunately, the inconsistency of therapists out there is vast and this is why I hear these statements on a daily basis. So, in my opinion, a balance of both is needed but the balance depends on the individual but what […]
How good is acupuncture for reducing pain?
You want to stick needles in me! Acupuncture has been around for a long time and is used for all sorts of things but how good is acupuncture for reducing pain?
Does Pilates help with your fear of movement when you have chronic low back pain?
I can’t exercise because I have a bad back! Is this true and what type of exercise? Any type? All exercise? How intense? This is a problem because exercise helps back pain and fear of exercise and movement is something called kinesiophobia and we want to reduce this to enable return to normal function. It […]
Does your muscle have memory?
Muscle memory bro! So, does your muscle have memory? If you trained for years, then stopped and lost all your gains doesn’t your muscle remember and get it back easier when you re-start training again?
Can merely possessing a placebo analgesic and not using it, be effective for pain?
That’s just a placebo! Placebo is amazing and weird. You would think if you used a fake painkiller it wouldn’t work but it does but can merely possessing a placebo analgesic and not using it, be effective for pain?
How important is to have rest days in your training?
Ever heard the phrase “Rest day! I’ll rest when I’m dead!” Is this a good idea? Will you get injured with this type of an approach? So how important is to have rest days in your training?
Does our posture change as we age?
It’s common to see people’s posture change as they age. Is this normal and does this cause problems?
How do healthy people sit?
People are very focused on how they sit and they presume that they need to sit well otherwise they may get pain but is this true? How do healthy people sit?
Do we even stand the same way all the time and can we use it to determine pain?
People often think that how we stand influences injury and pain but do we even stand in one way or do we stand differently throughout the day.