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Active Hang Into Arch The video below is of Exercise Physiologist Yujin Lim demonstrating an active hang into arch.  He is a big follower of bodyweight calisthenics educator Ido Portal and reports that he has found this to be a great exercise for many of his clients...

Crab Walk With Band Around Feet The crab walk is probably one of the most common go to warm up / movement prep exercises for the hip complex.  There are also numerous ways for one to perform the crab walk and each and every different way in its own right will be...

The TRX Rip Trainer The TRX Rip Trainer is a product of TRX that has been in the market for the last 3-4 years.  It is a versatile tool that allows one to load movements that have been traditionally difficult to load i.e. lunge with twist etc as seen in the video...

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 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 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 that I have...

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 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 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....

      Strength Training For The Allied Health Professional   This is a 1 day course designed specifically for the allied health professional (osteopath, physiotherapist, chiropractor, exercise physiologist, myotherapist and personal trainer). This...

Powerband Ankle Mobility Drill The video below shows osteopath Heath Williams using the powerband to assist with mobilising the ankle joint through dorsiflexion.  The band is placed along the tibia/fibula just above the talocrural joint and provides a gentle posterior...