Plyometrics Explained
Plyometrics as a term was introduced in 1975 by an American track and field coach called Fred Wilt. Although coined in 1975, plyometric exercises were being used in the 60’s by Soviet athletes and this was what led Fred to…
Runners Knee/PFPS
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) or more commonly known as “Runner’s Knee” is a syndrome characterised by pain around/under the knee cap. Runner’s Knee is not actually something that only happens to runners (just as “Tennis Elbow” is very often unrelated…
Heel pain / Plantar fasciitis in Runners
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantarfasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain, especially in runners! The plantar fascia is essentially a thick band of connective tissue originating on the bottom surface of the calcaneus (heel bone)…
How to run faster- Plyometrics Explained!
Plyometrics as a term was introduced in 1975 by an American track and field coach called Fred Wilt. Although coined in 1975, plyometric exercises were being used in the 60’s by Soviet athletes and this was what led Fred to…
Posture in the Workplace
Possibly one of the most unexciting topics to cover, HOWEVER it is certainly one of the most important for anyone working at a desk (standing or seated)! What is posture? Posture refers to the alignment and positioning of the…
Sports Massage
The human body is a complex thing, with a wide array of different structures that can be responsible for causing us pain! Sports massage/deep tissue massage is one way of helping our bodies to cope with the demands of daily…
Headaches (What about the neck?)
Headaches are common, with between 50% and 75% of the global population suffering from a headache in their lifetime and more than 10 million people in the UK suffering with regular symptoms. There are many different types/causes of headache, however this…