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TRX / suspension training 6 great exercises to try!
TRX a suspension training method, is not a novel exercise form. It has been around for years. Created for the US military by a navy seal in 1997. Suspension training was designed so people could sustain fitness with little equipment anywhere, any time. The TRX equipment is designed to be hung from doors, trees or…
5 Reasons to Give Trail Running a Trial!
Are you tired of running the same roads? How many times have you already run the bridge to bridge this year? Have you ever thought of giving trail running a go? Trail running is becoming increasingly popular in Canberra. The freedom of being out in the wilderness is something to drive your focus and training…
Inside the Ancient Practice of Tai Chi
I have previously written about Standing Meditation and the numerous physical, mental and emotional benefits. Last year I had the opportunity to write an article for Leiden Magazine on Tai Chi which was featured on their website.
Essential Guide to Buying Your Next Pair of Running Shoes
Do you find it hard knowing which are the best running shoes for you? Incorrect running shoes are a very common contributor to many injuries that we see at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy and Your Podiatry Canberra. Be they too old and worn out or just the wrong type of shoe for your foot, too…
Volunteering Nepal: We’re volunteering in Nepal & you can too!
How does Volunteering in Nepal sound? Sport & Spinal have been volunteering our services to Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander communities in remote parts of Australia for a while now. You can read more about some of our Charitable Works Programs in Palm Island, (here and here), North East Arnhem Land (here and here), and Nepal. This time we’ve…
Your Child’s Posture: 6 Exercises to Strengthen the Serratus Anterior Muscle
The Serratus Anterior Muscles and your child’s posture. The accessibility to technology has increased tremendously over the last few decades and children now have the ability to access amazing opportunities that were once unheard of. It has however, placed greater stress on our health and wellbeing with significant increases in neck and shoulder pain. The…
Kayaking vs Stand up Paddle Boarding for core fitness
Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle boarding are both great ways to enjoy the summer and now that summer is here it’s time to get out on the water! Are you bored of the repetition of the gym and need some fresh air? The lake in Canberra is becoming more user friendly. So, you are primed…
Vertigo: How Physiotherapy Can Stop Your World Spinning!
Do you ever experience dizziness or vertigo, or feel like your world is spinning? Is your dizziness, or vertigo brought on by movements of your head? You may have a condition called ‘Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo’ or BPPV. What is BPPV? Benign Paroxysmal Position Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common inner ear problem and…
Swimming and Hydrotherapy: Keeping Fit with an Injury
Swimming and hydrotherapy are great activities for all-round fitness and for those of us who get injured doing other sporting activities. I’ll tell you the reasons why swimming and hydrotherapy can help you get back on your feet quicker. We have also covered hydrotherapy in another article here. The bad news… Unfortunately injuries are apart…
Bike Position: How to improve your neck, shoulders, wrists and body position on your bike
Are you wanting to improve your bike position? Common problem areas for cyclists are the head & neck, shoulders, wrists and body positioning. In this article, I’ll take a look at these areas and how to improve your position and prevent injuries. Spring has definitely arrived, bringing with it the best time of year to…
5 Core Strength Exercises for Cyclists
Why are core exercises important for cyclists? Core exercises are important for every activity. Cycling requires core strength to avoid injury, ensure efficient energy use and to optimise performance. As fatigue sets in many cyclists lose lumbo-pelvic stability, leading to hips see-sawing in the saddle, loss of energy transfer from the legs to the pedals…
Neck Pain? How to fix a wry neck
People walking into the clinic with an acute onset of neck pain and stiffness is a relatively common occurrence here at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy. I would like to take the opportunity to explain a common pillow and sleep related condition we see: acute wry neck. While this article specifically covers how to fix a…