Serratus anterior is an important muscle for the overhead athlete. Dysfunction in this muscle can lead to shoulder injuries such as impingement, rotator cuff breakdown and performance decrements during overhead tasks. Chris Mallac looks at its anatomy and biomechanics, and highlights some clinically relevant exercises designed to...
Menopause refers to the end of menstruation and it is said to have occurred when a woman has not had a period for 12 months. With changing energy levels, hormone balance, body composition and more, menopause is a period of adjustment and refocusing on lifestyle choices and behaviour...
Supraspinatus has a short level arm and biomechanically its force presses the humeral head against the glenoid cavity improving stability and integrity The rotator cuff muscles act together to centre the humeral head reducing superior humeral head migration which can contribute to subacromial bursitits ...
A women’s menstrual cycle can have a huge effect on her metabolic state and exercise results. Here are the need to knows when considering your exercise program: There are four stages of the menstrual cycle; 1: Maturation 2: Follicular 3: Ovulation 4: Luteal The follicular phase: ‘Low’ hormone phase Lower body temperature...
Endometriosis affects approximately 1 in 10 Australian women of reproductive age. Endometriosis is a gynecological condition where endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterine cavity, usually around the pelvis. The human body can’t remove this tissue growth, so with every menstrual cycle, scar tissue forms through associated...
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Tradies rely on their musculoskeletal health to do their jobs; and ignoring aches, pains and body stress could result in disability and debilitation in the future. The Facts...
Consult with your physiotherapist to ensure you are targeting key areas and muscles Warm up before stretching to achieve best outcome Always apply correct technique by maintaining postural control and moving in deliberate planes of movement Sustain the stretch for 20 seconds and then...
Whiplash is a relatively common injury that is often ignored or mistreated due to lack of understanding of the condition. Whiplash is usually the result of a rear impact while in a stationary position. Early range of motion and exercises lead to a more rapid...
Acute low back pain may be associated with a disc bulge/herniation in the lumbar spine, a pulled back muscle; piriformis syndrome and referred pain form the sacroiliac joint. Herniated Disc of the lumbar spine usually results in sudden and severe onset of back pain and...