by Tom Russell | May 17, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Get moving! Get moving! Lately I have had a few patients ask me what I recommend as the ideal amount of exercise each week. The answer I give is according to Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines (The Department of Health, 2014). Children...
by Tom Russell | May 16, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Calf Flexibility & Strength Calf Flexibility & Strength So far in 2016, I have been treating a lot of people who have either recently begun a running program, or have increased their running volume in an attempt to get faster. These individuals tend to have a...
by Tom Russell | Apr 26, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Should you foam roll or stretch first? The rubber band analogy Should you foam roll or stretch first? The rubber band analogy First off, foam rolling really can encompass any technique that falls under the “self-massage”/rolling category. This could involve utilising...
by Tom Russell | Mar 23, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
The FMS The FMS The end of daylight savings, the frosty mornings, and the increase in wet weather marks the beginning of the winter sport season. By now, most winter sport teams are in full training, gearing up to hopefully begin the season on a winning note. At...
by Tom Russell | Mar 21, 2016 | Newcastle Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy
Posture Posture This week seems to be the week of injuries related to posture. Issues with posture are the root of injury for many people. In 2015, I completed an Honours Research Project where I observed the posture of elite rugby league players. From the junior...
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