Improving Flexibility in Dancers

August 9, 2018 / by wisdomphysio / Clinical Pilates, Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy

Flexibility is something that all dancers spend a lot of time working on, particularly trying to get those flat splits, high kicks and perfect jetes.

However, do you know if what you are doing is actually helping and making a long term difference and are you doing it in an injury-free, safe way?

5 Muscles To Stretch Before Your Run

March 28, 2018 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy

Stretches, something everyone does before a run or a workout. However, which muscles should we stretch?

How should we stretch it? How long should we hold each stretch for?

Based on recent studies, stretches do not actually reduce the risk in injuries with any exercise. However, it is still recommended as it helps with improving body awareness and provides that temporary relief for tight muscles.

Well, worry not as here are 5 different stretches to help tackle those tight muscles that are required for running.

Knee Pain? You Don’t Have To Live With It!

March 10, 2018 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy

Most of us don’t realise how much we rely on our knees until something goes wrong with them. Usually simple tasks, like crouching down, walking down stairs and jumping can become unachievable when we are suffering from knee pain. But don’t panic!! Most types of knee pain can be resolved quickly, without the pain, cost and inconvenience of knee surgery.

CALF STRENGTHENING – 5 GOOD REASONS WHY

June 28, 2017 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy

Calf strengthening is not only a common denominator in alot of lower limb rehabilitation programs, but also plays an important role in lower limb mechanics, as well as a key aspect of injury prevention for certain lower limb injuries.
There are five good reasons why calf strengthening is important.

Your First Triathlon: a guide for beginners (by a beginner)

February 22, 2017 / by wisdomphysio / Dry Needling, Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy

I may have left my bid to be an Ironman champion a little late at the ripe old age of thirty-something (let’s not get caught up in detail); but having just completed my first ever triathlon I wanted to provide some advice and encouragement to anyone else thinking of giving it a go.

How much exercise is enough?

December 15, 2016 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy

Any increase in physical activity is proven to reduce your risk of many chronic health conditions. Secondly, if you can meet the WHO guidelines (150-300 minutes of moderate-vigorous exercise per week) you will further reduce your relative health risk as well as making weight management more achievable.