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For many people stretching (flexibility training) is an important part of their pre and post exercise routine. However, in recent times the effectiveness of it has been questioned. When stretching, we need to consider when and how it should be performed in order to...
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You all know that everything in the body is connected, but structurally do you know how so? The clue maybe in the title! The fascial system was once thought of as nothing more than a covering layer to hold the important tissues of our body in place. That may be one of...
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Do you ever stop to ask yourself why you run or why you started in the first place? It can be a difficult question to answer and one that may change over time. However research suggests that the majority of people are initially motivated to dust of those trainers and...
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At Optimal Movement we often recommend foam rolling to aid in the recovery from injury and ultimately to improve performance. Many people have a foam roller at home but don’t use it. A lot of the time it ends up being used as an over-sized doorstop or makeshift...
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An optimally functioning ankle is important for everyone, but even more so for anyone participating in sports. When talking about the ankle joint it’s hard not to include the foot alongside the limb that sits on top of it. These two complex systems of bones,...
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We often see injuries originating from an unstable and uncoordinated pelvis and spine. One of the key muscle groups that help to keep this region of our body happy are the glutes (gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus). One of the most powerful groups of muscles in the...
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