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Youth and Resistance Training Part 2

Last week we spoke about the benefits of youth resistance training! However as always some risks include: Overtraining Burn out Early specialisation Poor movement skills Drop out Overall, the most important consideration is that each individual experiences growth and development and different points so that each training program must be highly-individualised. Pathways must be developed …

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Youth and Resistance Training

There is a common fear that if a child starts too soon with strength and conditioning, they will stunt their growth or have other development issues. However, listed below are the potential benefits of a well structured resistance training program in youth: Increased muscle strength and power Increased local muscle endurance Increased bone mineral density …

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Preventing Neck Pain

While there is no one solution to curing the pain in your neck, there is a lot you can do to help with problems arising: Think about your posture when sitting or standing, and make sure your desk is designed to help you sit (or stand) comfortably. Regular exercise will improve muscle tone and posture, …

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Neck Pain?

If you have ever experienced an episode of pain when turning your head to the side, it’s possible that you have been suffering from a condition called ‘wry neck’.  . What are some causes?  – Poor posture, typically linked to hunching over a computer or a smartphone screen – Sitting, slouching or slumping at a …

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Creaky Knees

Ever get up from the ground or chair and your knee makes a freaky creaky sound? Or you ever squat down and it feels like you are listening to an orchestra play scary music in your knees? Those sounds are called crepitations and 99% of subjects have no pain associated with it! Research has shown …

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How to Avoid Back Pain

There are several factors that could contribute to back pain: – Sometimes it comes from a fracture, sprain, trauma, or accidental injury. It can sometimes come from a medical condition or disease like arthritis, fibromyalgia, or spinal stenosis. It can also come from being overweight or inactive.  – More commonly, back pain problems are a …

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Training Your Core!

Poor core strength can cause poor posture, lower back pain and general weakness in your arms and legs. This is because the muscles of your core stabilize your spine and pelvis, and this stability helps transfer the strength needed to rapidly contract the muscles here for more powerful movements. Here at Back to Healthy Physiotherapy, …

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Calf Strains

A common and notorious muscle injury we deal with a lot here at our Newport physio is the calf strain. A strain can be quite debilitating as it greatly affects your ability to walk and exercise. So what causes them? How do you rehab them? Read on to find out! The calf complex is made …

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The Cup Theory

One of the most common stories we hear in our Newport physiotherapy clinic when a patient is discussing their pain/issue is “I have no idea when it started/what caused it.” This is understandable because we are complex beings! There are a range different factors that play into our ability to function and move- even after …

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