by Dan Williams | May 25, 2011 | Blogs, CrossFit, Exercise, Flexibility, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation
There are few movements with as much benefit and global reach as the squat. Sometimes, technique corrections are not sufficient in resolving poor movement. Let’s look at the musculo-skeletal issues which may jeopardise your squat and how to fix them. This is not...
by Dan Williams | May 20, 2011 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Health, Psychology
Sleep apnoea is a condition characterised by pauses in breathing during sleep and intermittent cycles of sleep and arousal. The condition is caused by a sleep related decrease in muscle tone in the upper airway. This causes a collapse of the upper airway –...
by Dan Williams | May 19, 2011 | Blogs, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation
In understanding Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries, we must understand what the ACL does. It resists anterior tibial translation, a fancy way of saying it stops the shin moving forward relative to the femur (thigh bone). ACL injury can be caused by anatomical...
by Dan Williams | May 17, 2011 | Blogs, Exercise, Health, Older Persons
We know that exercise helps to slow the effects of ageing. But what of the effects of ageing on our ability to exercise? Ageing brings with it to the exercise table the following negative effects: Reduced strength Reduced magnitude of reflex responses Slowing of rapid...
by Dan Williams | May 6, 2011 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Exercise, Health
Examining the vast body of research on factors aiding in the prevention of all forms of cancer reveals some common themes. Reviewing the literature tells us that the following methods are supported for cancer prevention: Consuming healthy foods. Maintaining a healthy...
by Dan Williams | May 5, 2011 | Blogs, Chronic Conditions, Exercise, Health, Psychology
Researchers have delved deep into the links between exercise and sleep. The results are relatively simple, and provide steadfast recommendations to improve sleep quality, and sleep patterns through targeted exercise. Intense exercise before sleep delays sleep onset....
by Dan Williams | May 4, 2011 | Blogs, Uncategorised
Power comes from the progressive application of forces. Throwing a dart requires very little power, and thus involves few segments (just the wrist and fingers). Throwing a baseball however requires high power and more segments (hips, back, shoulder, elbow, wrist,...
by Dan Williams | May 2, 2011 | Blogs, Exercise, Health, Improving Athletic Performance, Musculo-skeletal Rehabilitation
The Knee is responsible for the majority of energy absorption during the running cycle, while the hip is responsible for the greatest energy generation. Basically, this tells us that strong hips (specifically hip extensors, gluteals) will increase the ability to run...
by Dan Williams | Apr 30, 2011 | Blogs, Health, Older Persons
With a global aging population, the importance of balance and fall prevention has never been greater. In this group of older adults, falls play a major role in not reduced quality of life, but also premature death. Falls lead to reduced quality, reduced quantity. In...
by Dan Williams | Apr 29, 2011 | Blogs, Exercise, Improving Athletic Performance
‘I could do that with my eyes closed!’ you cry. Apply that to exercise and you just might be able to. Proprioception is your brain’s knowledge about your body’s position. Close your eyes and bend your arm. Even though you can’t see your...
