Lower back pain is a common affliction in society it affects around 80% of people at some point in their lives. Kinesio taping is a great way to improve low back problems, in particular, postural issues but also in those who are susceptible to low back muscular strain and fatigue from work and sports. The…
Month: May 2016
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Fasciitis Diagnosis Plantar Fasciitis is a disorder that results in pain under the arch of the foot or on the heel. It’s as a result of a thickening to the connective tissue running under the foot. This can be caused by a build up of smaller problems over a prolonged period or by recent…
Sciatic Pain
Sciatic Pain Diagnosis Sciatica is leg pain or lower back pain generally caused by a pinched or inflamed nerve in the lower back this can be due to a herniated disk. It is usually felt in only one leg and can present itself as shooting pain right down the length of the leg to the…
Swimmers Shoulder
Swimmers Shoulder Rotator Cuff Impingement Syndrome Diagnosis Your Shoulder joint is a relatively complex joint in terms of planes of movement. Rotator Cuff impingement occurs when the muscle tendons are intermittently trapped and compressed during movement. This results in painful shoulder movement. Prevention Strengthening the Rotator Cuff muscles and stretching this area will help to…
Runners Knee
Iliotibial Band Syndrome/ Runners Knee Diagnosis Lateral knee pain or pain of the outside of the knee-joint. This pain is commonly called Runners Knee or Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) The Iliotibial band is a tendon that runs down the outside of the thigh, dysfunction with this band can lead to inflammation. This occurs at the…
Strength and Conditioning for Cyclists
5 Strength Exercises and 2 Mobility Drills These will increase Cycling power whilst reducing the risk of injury. The mobility drills are important to prevent back pain. Perform 3 sets of 6-8 reps using a comfortable weight, over time build to 10-12 reps before increasing the weight and reducing the reps back to 6-8 Strength…
Optimum warm up
I have recently been asked what is the best warm up routine i can do for my sport? and how long should i do it for? This prompted me to think about how the warm up has evolved in recent years and what its role is in modern sport. The majority of us will do…
OLI JENNER AST MSTA - Sports & Soft Tissue Therapy 