Stretching – is it Helpful?

Does static muscle stretching help or hinder? For many years our pre-exercise routine consisted of some form of cardiovascular warm-up and various static muscle stretches. In recent times there has been a trend to eliminate static stretching due to the proposed idea that these may cause a decrease in muscle performance immediately after. So we […] Read More

Do you want a more successful 2016 Marathon?

Successful Marathon

The marathon training season is fast approaching, this is when most runners start hitting the pavement a bit more, getting the necessary miles in their legs ready for the big event. But did you know that strength training can prevent injuries, and improve your performance? Running Running is essentially a single leg sport, it involves […] Read More

Pilates Vs Yoga

As Physios we are often asked by our patients which is better for them to do.. Yoga or Pilates? Pilates We have physios and Pilates instructors who work with both mat and specialised equipment, to help incorporate lots of the proven benefits of Pilates into their rehab therapy. For our hypermobile patients, we often find […] Read More