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Improve your trunk stiffness whilst squatting
In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients holding a load (5 or 10kg) above their head and slightly anterior to their head i.e. 140-160 degrees whilst performing a squat. Holding the load in this position whilst squatting increases the...
Clubbell shoulder focused combination
In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a clubbell shoulder focused combination exercise that looks to incorporate the following movements of the upper limb: AbductionFlexionHorizontal flexionCircumduction...
Squat with high pull
If you are looking for an exercise to get the heart rate up whilst integrating the whole body, the squat with high pull is a great one to incorporate. In the videos below I have demonstrated two variations on this (sumo squat with high pull and conventional stance...
Back pain and training
At Principle Four Osteopathy we will regularly get clients presenting to the clinic who love training (general strength training, crossfit, powerlifting), but occasionally experience acute low back pain episodes, repeated back pain episodes and in some cases chronic...
Home office workstation desk set up tips
Principle Four Osteopathy and Corporate Work Health Australia osteopath Heath Williams has put together a series of short educational videos to assist you in setting up your home office work area and be more comfortable. https://www.instagram.com/p/B90EJJwn6cZ/...
Celebrating the successes of our clients
It was not that long ago, but seems like ages ago. Principle Four Osteopathy client Rivka won her first novice powerlifting competition at PTC South Melbourne. We have been fortunate enough to have been working with Rivka now over the last 3 years and during this time...
Hinge squat lunge dumbbell combination
Like many of you out there, I am often time poor and need to be efficient with training due to having a full schedule juggling work, family and other commitments. I also recognise the importance of regular training (I train daily) and it is a non negotiable to not...
Work health and safety workshops
Did you know that our team of osteopaths at Principle Four Osteopathy / Corporate Work Health Australia are regularly conducting training in the workplace across a variety of health, wellbeing and safety topics. These include: Office workstation ergonomicsManual...
Has your business sent workers home to undertake work from home as a result of COROVID-19?
Has your business sent workers home to undertake work from home as a result of COROVID-19? Many of the businesses we have been consulting with over the last 2 weeks have been sending their workforce home to undertake business as usual, but have not necessarily...
Online Office Ergonomic Training
Are you a health professional looking to refresh your knowledge on office workstation ergonomics? Corporate Work Health Australia have launched a 3 hour online office ergonomics workstation course for allied health professionals that will refresh your skills in all...
Free working from home best practice PDF for corporate clients & individuals
Hi everyone, Wade and I just wanted to touch base with you all as we understand that many businesses will be moving towards having their employees work from home over the coming weeks or months to ensure their health and wellbeing. We have put together a 1 page...
KLT Exercise Examples
In the videos below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a number of Kinetic Link Training exercises that incorporate the whole body (kinetic chain). KLT exercises are a great because they require one to coordinate the...