Running courses is a way of sharing some of the knowledge I have gathered about the human body and how to prevent and rectify dysfunction. I am often surprised to see other … Read More
Why are ‘hamstring problems’ so common? They are a huge burden in the sports industry, but can also afflict the rest of us – both the ‘weekend warrior’ and ‘couch … Read More
Training the core – what is it and what isn’t it? The modern concept of core retraining emerged following Hodges research which showed delayed activity of the deep ‘core muscles’ in people … Read More
‘Butt clenching’ and ‘tail tucking’ are generally habitual motor responses resulting from an instruction to tighten the gluts or squeeze the butt as part of an exercise programme. Or, for … Read More
There is a lack of consensus as to what is the appropriate exercise therapy in the management of low back pain and pelvic disorders. The division is over whether to … Read More
I’d like to share further insights gleaned from clinical practice, informed by the evidence – and offer a bit of paradigm shift in the way we approach and manage tendinopathies. … Read More
The spine is an integrated movement system, changes in one part of the spine affect the rest of the spine. The spine consists of four physiological curves that determine the … Read More
Breathing is critical to activating the deep inner unit or ‘core’. This exercise is about observing your own breath, recognising your pattern of breathing and how this affects your spinal … Read More
Spinal pain research demonstrates the importance of the deep sensori-motor system in healthy postural and movement control of the trunk. When this deep muscle system is lazy and weak, the … Read More
A ‘neutral spine’ is deemed important – but it’s frequently only paid lip-service in clinical practice Are you clear what ‘a neutral spine’ means – and why it matters? The … Read More