1: Increase your Exercise Intensity So you may be doing some exercise at home to prepare for your sports season but how intense is it? Are you adding sprints, jumps and changes of directions that your sport requires? You have a great opportunity before the season starts to really increase your exercise capacity so that…
As gyms begin to reopen and many teams are preparing for the resumption of the 2020 Winter Sports Season it is important that we prepare our bodies to reduce injury risks associated with the long lay off. Gradually restart exercise to prevent injuriesPeople should look to reduce weights by 30 per cent then increase slowly…
At Active Lifestyle Physiotherapy we regularly encourage our patients to use foam rollers to help stretch tight muscles and avoid injuries. We came across this great video by Salt Lake Running Co that demonstrates a few excellent foam roller techniques. If you regularly feel your muscles are tight and need stretching and you are not…
Are you back to sport yet? With the winter sports getting well and truly underway, we start to see a rise in acute sports injuries such as ankle sprains, muscle tears and ligament injuries. So while you’re preparing for the big season ahead, here is a simple guide on the best way to manage these…