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The flexion relaxation response is a phenomenon where the lumbar erector spinae muscles become silent at the end of lumbar flexion, and is an important part of being able to achieve full range. This blog explores the FRR and offers simple and easy treatment strategies for patients with low back pain.
Read MoreLast week we discussed treatment of psoas muscle tightness and offered tips for soft tissue release as well as modifications to the traditional kneeling hip flexor stretch. This blog aims to discuss some important training cues when strengthening your abdomen and trying to avoid overactivity through the hip flexors and lower back. Working with Pilates Instructor Jill Harris, we share strategies for making sure clients are getting the most out of their abdominal training.
Read MoreThis blog explores the clinical anatomy of the anterior hip, manual therapy tips for releasing iliopsoas and stretches/mobility exercises for treatment of anterior hip tightness and pain.
Read MoreAs the Global Performance Summit comes to a close, I wanted to share the key learning points that I took from these sessions. The areas that reasonated most with me are the importance of sleep, breathing during movement, carrying training and strength training throughout life.
Read MorePhysios, students, patients & friends often ask "what do you do while away with a sports team?" With cricket starting again next week, this seemed the perfect time to give a brief outline of a typical weekend travelling with a cricket team.
Read MoreThis week Zach Long and Chris Ritter launched the online Global Performance Summit, an online, free summit held from May 9-16th. It is amazing to see great Physiotherapists who are passionate about sharing knowledge put so much effort into educating others. They've connected with experienced, curious and very intelligent individuals. It is really hard to find a collation of information that beats this Global Performance Summit.
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