What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training? Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) is brief bouts of exercise with restriction of venous blood flow restriction. The restriction is applied via tourniquet which is applied to either the Upper limb/s or lower limb/s. BFRT is also referred to as: occlusion training, low intensity occlusion training, vascular occlusion training, muscle occlusion training, hypoxic training, or KAATSU. It has
Intro: You may be asking yourself why you're in pain, "Why did I hurt myself? It was barely anything". But, if you dig a little deeper, things begin to add up. Often we have people come in to see us with back pain on the northern beaches saying, "I was just bending over to pick up a pen", or "it was just that
Intro: Do you have Stubborn pain at the bottom of the knee cap that won't go away? You've foam rolled out your quads. You've stretched your hip flexors. Or you've smashed out some Glute activation drills only for your dreaded knee pain to linger. It's time to fix your knee pain for good. It's time to look below your knee. [caption id="attachment_6464" align="alignright" width="260"]
Intro: Foam roller exercises have become such a staple in almost every gym and home of any physically active person. But don't let them sit around collecting dust. They are typically used for myo-fascial release, before or after a workout. Foam rolling is a simple way of releasing off any tight muscles and empowers you to keep on top of any aches of
Let's Get Flexible: Now is the perfect time to sit down and work on some of your fitness goals that you have been putting off for some time now. When you think about your fitness goals though, does it revolves around: fat loss, strength, and endurance? Does flexibility or mobility pop into your head? Flexibility exercises are an often overlooked aspect of your
Intro: Do you struggle to get out of bed in the morning? Or to get into the gym for an early morning class? It may not be all in the head. The mind may be willing but the body says NO. Have you ever asked yourself " am I overtraining"? Neural tension testing is a great way to know when to rest and
Intro So, as we tick over into a new year, don’t get caught in the trap of making the same old resolutions: “This is going to be my best year ever”, “I’m going to exercise more, eat less and just generally be a better person”. It is an excellent notion and one that many people try and stick to. But, even
Do you ever: wake up tired, even though you've gotten your 8 hours? Feel lethargic and run down for no good reason? Struggle to lift a weight or do a class at the gym that you had no problem with a few days ago? Lack motivation to get started? These are common signs that your sympathetic nervous system may be overworked and limiting
“PERFECT practice makes perfect” "Practice makes perfect", I'm sure you've heard this famous quote before but most people leave out one very important word, the first, PERFECT. This motto can be applied to all aspects of life but is particularly relevant when you are training and static stretching. The reason why you are not getting any better is because of 1 tiny secret.
When To See A Chiropractor Northern Beaches It's better to be safe than sorry with sporting injuries. Getting on top of any niggling aches or pain will decrease rehabilitation time and get you back into training quicker. It will also help the old hip pocket. By keeping on top of any niggling aches or pains, make sure you visit your local, Physio or
