Anterior Dumbbell Step Up

Anterior Dumbbell Step Up In function we are required to walk up and down stairs and or load the body unilaterally i.e. lunging on a daily basis.  The anterior step up is a great functional exercise to include in ones strength and conditioning of the lower limb...

Elevated Kettlebell Deadlift

Elevated Kettlebell Deadlift The deadlift is a great exercise to perform and often it will be left out of the program because an individual may not have the necessary range of motion to perform it from the floor.  From my point of view, I dont think this is...

Strongman Training: A Review

Strongman Training: A Review Recently I read an article called “The Use of Strongman Type Implements and Training to Increase Sport Performance in Collegiate Athletes” that was published in 2011 and there were some great take home messages from the article...

Strongfirst Giraya Kettlebell Course

Strongfirst Giraya Kettlebell Course             Osteopath Heath Williams recently undertook the 1 day Strongfirst Giraya Kettlebell course which was held at The Strong Room in Oakley.  The course was led by Master Trainer Shaun Cairns...

Patellar Maltracking and Pain

Patellar Maltracking and Pain Patellar Maltracking is a general term that is often used to describe pain around the knee cap (patellar). There are many structures around the knee cap that could be causing ones pain and the reasons for this can be due to poor foot,...

The High Bridge Exercise

The High Bridge Exercise In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a high bridge.  The high bridge is a variation on the hip bridge which involves the individual lying on their back with their knees bent and raising the hips....