As a runner, you know that maintaining optimal performance and recovering effectively are essential for achieving your goals. While training and proper nutrition play a crucial role, incorporating massage therapy into your routine can
Stretching has long been touted as an essential pre-exercise ritual to prevent injuries. We’ve all heard the advice to stretch before engaging in physical activity, with the belief that it helps loosen muscles, improve flexibility and
For those of us who enjoy running, we love it for its convenience and the wide-ranging physical and mental health benefits that it can deliver. And while the “runner’s high” is what keeps many people coming back for more, the
Running shoes don’t matter… until they do It’s widely accepted that with consistent and sustained training, we build resilience, strength and fitness. These changes highlight how adaptable we are as humans. A runner’s aerobic fitness improves
Swimmer’s Shoulder – How to Avoid it Happening to You Dr Luke Veverka M. Chiro, B.Sc (Chiro) Sports Lab – Chiropractor (Alexandria/ Double Bay) Being a former competitive swimmer and coach I spent many years getting up at the early hours of
I’ve just had a Knee Reconstruction… WHEN CAN I RETURN TO PLAY? Ryan Edwards, Physiotherapist Anterior cruciate (ACL) injury can be heart breaking for both the professional and amateur athlete. For those who choose to undergo surgical
Mike Fielding is Sports Lab’s Clinical Pilates Instructor/Physiotherapist working at Drummoyne and Alexandria. Mike is a UK-trained Physiotherapist with 18 years clinical experience, who has been teaching Modified Pilates for 14 years. Mike also
Massage Therapy as a Recovery Tool in IronMan Events Zac Moukaddem – Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist So you have your date picked out and written in your diary and phone calendar. Preparations are now in order to ensure you
The hamstrings are a group of three muscles that run down the back of the thigh from a common insertion point on your Ņsit boneÓ (ischial tuberosity) to just below the knee and the sciatic nerve passes through them. Flexibility of the hamstrings