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

In this episode Sam discuss some new research on the effect of exercise on longevity as well as the effect of exercise on memory. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zQ94GOji07u1rYXsN4uvw?si=8QwqO4EwSP65mjrFsjdFlQ Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000698958952 #activity #longevity #health #fitness #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physio

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

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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

The Impact of Activity Levels on Longevity #activity #exercicse #longevity #training #strengthtraining #cardio

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

Are you one of those people who experience back when driving? Sometimes this is just due to prolonged sitting, often in a less-than-ideal carseat. A lumbar roll or lumbar jacket can help with this. However in some cases it is the way in which we use the leg that puts extra pressure on the lower back. A simple change to our technique can make a big difference here. Give this a go and let us know if it helps: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFG8PI_Tvfh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_l

It's that time of the year! Most of us have something in mind that we want to achieve this year, whether it be health, fitness, work, business, family, etc💪. Most people are aware of creating SMART goals. Here are a few more tips that can increase your chances of success👊. If you have health and fitness goals that you would like to achieve this year we are always here to help😀. #goalsetting #goals #success #health #fitness

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

WINTER IS UPON US! And that means many of you will be gearing up for a few fun-filled months on the slopes. We are here to help if you do hurt yourself, but we would rather you didn’t! Here are a few basic injury prevention tips: 1. Build up gradually. Most people will have 8-9 months off from skiing or snowboarding. Where possible try to build up your volume gradually. This may be easier to do if you are planning on going to the mountains regularly. Plan your longer trips de

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

Travel can be tough on the body, but these 9 tips will help you stay comfortable and pain-free: 1️⃣ Move often: Stand, stretch, or take a short walk during flights to prevent stiffness and circulatory issues. 2️⃣ Do calf raises: Simple and effective for maintaining good circulation and avoiding clots. 3️⃣ Skip heavy workouts: Avoid intense strength sessions before flying to minimize post-exercise soreness. 4️⃣ Try cardio instead: A hard cardio workout can help you feel ti

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.