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...
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...
GLA:D®, or Good Life with Arthritis: Denmark is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis (OA) symptoms. Background of the GLA:D® Program Research revealed participants in the GLA:D® program improved symptoms by 32%. Outcomes include less pain, reduced use of joint...
Work through the following steps to isolate and activate your transverse abdominus muscle...
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Get the most from your winter holiday & new from the clinic.. Winter may mean colder mornings and nights with shorter days - but it also means the Southern Hemisphere Ski Season has begun. Snow enthusiasts are counting down the days until they can hit the...