So in part 1 we introduced some of the basics for creating healthy knees. Things such as our preferred method of stretching, some stretches to try and the idea of knee integrity and position during exercises such as hip extensions, squats etc. If you haven’t read part
Read more →When you participate in Jiu-Jitsu (or any type of grappling) injuries are always a possibility. It’s also likely you’ll experience injuries to pretty much every part of your body! People often expect to pick up an injury to their neck, back or shoulders but you might be
Read more →Note: If you’re symptoms are severe it’s best to rule out any significant trauma or degeneration by consulting with a trained therapist. Even without significant trauma it’s not surprising a knee can get gnarly if you’re active and love playing sport considering: All the funky positions knees
Read more →We know you’re into your health and fitness, you’ve got your workouts organised, your game of tennis or round of golf planned for the week, you’ve even got your food and sleep on point, but have you done enough body care today? You know, the simple little
Read more →The minefield of injuries that climbers face specifically just from climbing is quite extensive. Here’s a list of the most common from most to least frequent: Wrists & fingers – A2/ A3 pulley, carpel tunnel syndrome & peritendinitis; Elbows – lateral epicondylitis, medial epicondylitis, Bicep & brachialis
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