Why are we told to aim for the golden 10000 steps a day? Well the answer is there is no basis for this. Just this week, I had a client who had started a health kick, which is great! But they went from doing very little exercise to doing some form of fitness on a…
“Bad Exercise” is a myth. Why is it that you’re forever seeing people demonise certain types of exercise or exercises online? Well, the reason is that they have probably grown their platform through extreme, scaremongering and often false tactics. Shock sells… just look at the news! Unfortunately, it’s a lot harder to find people providing reasonable,…
As I discussed last week, cardiovascular training is crucial when you’re injured. But what should that look like to be maximally effective? Let’s dive into it. Exercise Choice Initially, opt for something non-impact so you can deload the injured tissue to promote healing. So in these stages you’d consider the bike, cross-trainer and swimming.…
So, you know that cardiovascular training improves cardiovascular health, obviously! But do you know why cardiovascular training is so important when you’re injured? Well, there are lots of reasons. Improved Tissue Healing When you do cardiovascular training, you’re circulating oxygen and nutrient-rich blood around the body and towards injured tissues. This has been shown to…
3 Reasons Why Your Knees Aren’t Getting Better Knee pain can be frustrating, especially when it seems like nothing you do makes a difference. The good news is, there are three key areas you might be overlooking that could be holding you back from finding relief. Here’s why your knees might not be getting better…
Excessive mental stress is one of the biggest causes of increased injury risk. And often, people don’t even consider it! Stress, an inevitable facet of human existence, often emerges as a consequence of life’s challenges. Its adverse effects on mental well-being are widely acknowledged, but its significant impact on the physical body, particularly in relation…
So getting exercise right will hugely reduce your injury risk. I see people getting injured for many reasons: they might not be strong enough, fit enough, they’re doing too much, they’re spiking their training load or their training is too repetitive. In this blog we’re going to dive into how you can take a well-rounded…
In this week’s blog covering all things injuries, we’ll explore the vital role of diet and hydration in injury prevention and recovery. We’re going to explore how your dietary choices and hydration habits can significantly impact your body’s ability to prevent injuries and recover from them more effectively. There’s a lot of information out there,…
Want to know the biggest mistakes I see that cause injury or prevent recovery? Well, I’ve created a four-part blog series to address these mistakes, which I’ll share throughout July! I’ll be addressing the most common pitfalls I’ve witnessed in both clinical practice and professional football to help you highlight any gaps within your own lifestyle.…
Due to rapid growth are now seeking a personable and forward-thinking Physiotherapist to join our team on a part-time basis. At Peak Health Physio, our clinic is dedicated to delivering exceptional physiotherapy and wellness services, with a team of highly skilled practitioners who bring expertise from elite sports backgrounds. We are passionate about…