On this episode I discuss the latest research regarding the effect of weight loss on knee osteoarthritis. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4r7z6aB73lud0NW2Ifspab?si=VT64wa4_SNqAUa3F679Stg https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000704652345 #knee #osteoarthritis #tokyo #physiotherapist #rehab #OA

Manual therapy refers to therapeutic techniques performed by different health practitioners, aimed at decreasing pain, or modifying function thought to be related to someone's pain, injury or performance issue. While not every client requires manual therapy interventions as part of their injury or pain management plan, it can be a useful adjunct in many cases. To see the video version and a demonstration of some of the techniques we use, check out this instagram clip:...

#osteoarthritis #arthritis #kneepain #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #tokyo #weightloss

Cold water immersion is all the rage at the moment, and has been shown to have some benefits in certain areas, but when it comes to recovery, hot water immersion may be equally as effective. Let's have a look at what the latest research says. #recovery #fitness #health #coldplunge #icebath #sauna #rehab #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy

On this episode I talk about the TELL Tokyo Tower Climb, a fantastic event to raise awareness for mental health and suicide prevention. Club 360 will be entering a team in this year's event on May 24th so if you're interested in participating get in touch!! https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000700985616 https://open.spotify.com/episode/05z13N65BFpbsxvDRoDPpK?si=EXP8Nr-ZT4ac7aPamNSCIw #tokyo #tokyotower #tell #mentalhealth #suicideprevention #c

Concussion is a serious condition that is often misdiagnosed. In fact, it is thought that up to 50% of concussions are not identified, and failure to do so may result in prolonged recovery time and secondary issues. Here are some of the important things to watch for if someone is suspected of having sustained a concussion. To watch the video version of this post, check out our instagram clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHovAZXTdl1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODB

On this episode I discuss the management of ACL tears, one of the common injuries we see during the winter and one that causes a significant degree of disability. If you are unlucky enough to have sustained an ACL tear, this episode is for you!! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000700011159 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mXSKFCzlXgMQfvZyXgX0G?si=9DGSBqmbSYyDwuMOSCDqYw #tokyo #health #wellness #fitness #snow #ski #snowboard

Were you one of the successful participants in this year's Tokyo Marathon? Congratulations! Still dealing with some niggles? No problem, we're here to sort you out! A picture of marathon participants #tokyomarathon #physiotherapist #tokyo #running #injuries

Concussions are a common occurrence in contact sports, motor vehicle accidents, as well as day to day accidents. Here are 6 important facts about concussion. A graphic of a someone in Tokyo with concussion We are holding a FREE webinar on sports concussion on Thursday April 3rd where Sam and Jono will go over the basics of what a concussion is, what symptoms to watch for, and advice for assessment and optimal management. See the link below to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8

Just following on from a post that I did last month regarding the relevance of overtraining to different populations where I mentioned that overtraining can be relevant even if you don't consider yourself relatively fit. Check out the video version on our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGyzt0Dz731/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Picture of someone deadlifting in Tokyo Now another thing to consider is that if you are quite fit and in particul

Case study on a powerlifter with back pain Yoav is one of our brilliant trainers and also a former competitive powerlifter. To see the video version, check out the link below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGO9WbNzkYa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Yoav started complaining of lower back pain after bumping back up his training. His symptoms were worse the morning after performing deadlifts and bench press. After gaining a full history, the first part of ou

Check out the video version here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFq2-0Xzg_A/?igsh=MXRyOXFsdHRubGVmbg== I did a post on overtraining a couple of weeks ago but this was something that came up recently. I think this is probably true with a lot of middle-aged weekend warriors or people who are coming from a relatively low base and building up their volume and intensity of exercise. There is the notion that because I'm not highly trained I'm not exercising at an intensity level t

If you're in Tokyo, or many other places in the northern hemisphere, you're probably cold! And if you have parts of your body that hurt sometimes, you might be finding that they're hurting more!! We often get asked in the clinic if increased pain with cold weather is a real thing, and it is! Although there is no definitive mechanism as to why this occurs, we have several plausible hypotheses #pain #winter #cold #tokyo #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physio

To see visual descriptions of the movements and exercises, check out our latest instagram post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEifvY-zz51/?img_index=1 Many cases of lower back pain are direction specific, meaning the pain will be worse with spinal movement in a certain direction😩. Forward bending, as well as 🪑 or putting on 👟, are what we call an flexion-based tasks. Flexion refers to the forward bending movement of the spine. If you experience pain with forward bending, try

Osteoporosis and Osteopenia effect a last percentage of people over 50. The latest research shows that high intensity exercise can help reduce bone mass loss and improve functional outcomes in those dealing with these conditions. #osteoporosis #osteopenia #bonehealth #menopause #strengthtraining #highintensityexercise #physio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #tokyo

Are you like most of the population and sit all day? Do you have a bit of discomfort? Adding in some "movement snacks" throughout the course of the day can help mix up the loads on your spine and make huge difference in terms of sitting comfort. In this second volume we introduce 3 basic lower back movement snacks: Seated Pelvic Tilts Standing Back Extensions Seated Back Flexions For the video version please check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDbanuH

Working ourselves into an overtrained state can serious hamper our long-term goals.

Lower back pain with rotational sports may indicate a lack of rotational mobility in adjacent segments and a lack of rotational stability through the trunk. As such, a rehab program for back pain in people participating in these sports should focus on optimising these characteristics. Check out the videos for the exercises in the link below: https://www.instagram.com/p/DC2df2HTBb7/?igsh=bHBkNGk0cHQ5OXQ3 It is sometimes useful to prime the hips for rotational movement by using

Are you like most of the population and sit all day? Do you have a bit of discomfort? Adding in some "movement snacks" throughout the course of the day can help mix up the loads on your spine and make huge difference in terms of sitting comfort. In this third volume we introduce 3 basic lower body movement snacks: - Seated hamstring stretch - Seated buttock stretch - Standing hip flexor stretch Check out this video clip for details: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCkstZ-o1hn/

Check out the video version on our IG page! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DCAyE7gI0OM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Most people when they present to a physiotherapist or rehab professional do so because they are addressing pain and are looking for a resolution to this pain. Based on this goal if someone's pain has resolved then it would appear that their goal has been reached and the issue has resolved Why we see recurrence of some injuries however, come