Now, if you have been waiting to find out “How can I get faster?”, this part is for you but unfortunately, the answer isn’t as simple as moving rapidly, it involves a complex consideration of a multitude of individual factors, specifically finding a balance between power, speed & technique (Haugen et al., 2019). Let’s[…]

  Peak athletic performance can be defined in several ways as every sport has different demands. For example, high maximal power output may predict elite performance in an anaerobic field and court athlete, but elite endurance athletes test better in running economy and oxygen utilisation (Lorenz et al., 2013) . Often among most field sports,[…]

According to recent statistics from the International Osteoporosis Foundation 1 in 3 women over the age of 50, and 1 in 5 men will experience osteoporosis worldwide [1]. Osteoporosis is a disease characterised by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, it is also the most common bone disease in humans. Due to the bone[…]

Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition that occurs when your brachial plexus nerve gets compressed by the interior structures of the neck or shoulder…. But what does all that mean? Let’s break it down. The Brachial Plexus is a large nerve network that starts around your lower neck (C5-T1). It runs through the side of[…]

What is Dry needling? Dry needling is the practice of inserting fine needles into the body.       What does dry needling do? The needles are placed in areas of tight muscles. The body responds by stimulating blood circulation and create a change in inflammatory chemicals and neural pathways. This can help facilitate the[…]

  Sounds such as creaks, cracks and pops you may hear from knees are call crepitus and they are nothing to worry about. The sounds can be a sign of ageing or normal wear. It is only if you get pain or discomfort with the sound then it is time to get some assistance.  […]

Walking as an exercise is underrated. Most people think it is not intense enough to create results. This is where we will dive into why walking can be really useful for your health, especially when access to gyms is limited during lockdown.   Walking is low impact, so you will not experience the same level[…]

If you are like most people in Melbourne, the uncertainty that Covid 19 brings is creating a lot of anxiety. It is normal and okay to experience challenging emotions during a pandemic. If you are struggling to find a break from anxiety, it is important to have a few strategies to help you get through.[…]