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Posture is all we seem to hear about these days, we are told to sit up right, pull our shoulders back and so on. How many of us actually take this advice on board with our lives outside of work and home life though? How many of us take these tips on board in our sport? Well, one group of people are the professionals, and they seem to be getting on quite well, so where do we start? There are a number of approaches to improve your posture in golf, but first of all- learn the po

As people, we are designed to do far more than just stand and sit. We are capable of twisting, rotating, bending, standing, jumping, running and lots more too! The shoulder is a key joint in the body which enables us to move our upper limbs freely, but what would happen if certain movements were restricted? Could it impact us in a negative way? Could it affect our performance? A movement restriction in any joint can limit progress and can lead to bigger problems down the lin

As people, we are designed to do far more than just stand and sit. We are capable of twisting, rotating, bending, standing, jumping, running and lots more too! In golf, it's no different, in fact a key part of the swing is the ability to rotate, this involves the spine, hips and shoulders, but in this article I'm going to show you how to get more out of your hips. The hips and the shoulders share most in common out of all the joints in the body, as they are both 'ball and

Ever wondered why some people recover from injuries quicker than others? Well first things first, everyone is different and each person has a slightly different recovery time post injury. A large variety of factors influence recovery time, ranging from genetics, fitness levels, nutritional intake (macro and micro nutrients), the protocols they follow and the environment the person is exposed to daily. This article is not a source of scientific research and is purely based

The calf muscles are one of the most overlooked muscle groups in the whole body, especially when it comes to athleticism. Picture any ball or racquet sport for now, and think of your favorite athlete. Got one in mind? How do they move? Do they stand on their heels or the balls of their feet? Here's the answer; all the above sports you imagined are often played at speed and quick reaction times are essential in order to stand a chance of winning, so it is very likely they pl

Core conditioning is so so so important, the function of the torso muscles are to provide stability for the spine in the form of a brace and to connect limb movements together. When riding motocross, you will find yourself in many situations where the unexpected happens! In these circumstances, you will have two options, triumph or crash. The difference between the two is often whether you are strong enough to ride out of the crash. This is where the valsalva maneuver comes i

Running is one of the most accessible sports we can take part in, simply slip on a pair of trainers, put one foot in front of the other and repeat! You probably know someone that has ran a marathon and you probably know a runner that has been injured. Maybe that someone is you? You're not alone, most of the population of runners experience 'overuse' injuries during training for a marathon. Afterall, 26.2 miles is a long way to run, and although it is achievable with a progres

In the second part of the 'shin splint' series, I discussed how to avoid the development of shin splints. In this blog (part 3/3), I explain treatment options for Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) and how to move on. Treatment options MTSS is associated with weakened medial foot arch stability and strength and therefore the treatment options should aim to address this. Although clinical research studies have yet to find a treatment method that works best for MTSS (on it's

Reducing the severity of injuries by training potential weak links within the body is what wins championships. Quite often, in contact or ac

A big risk associated with any action sport is injury. Usually sustained from impact as opposed to overuse and often involving other people, objects, or the floor in most cases! Should we just accept that this is part of the sport, or should we try and fight it? Well if you want to continue in your chosen sport, then you should consider that the definition of strength is: 'the capacity of an object or substance to withstand great force or pressure'; Although you can't 100% pr