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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...

Forearm Strengthening There are many ways for one to strengthen their forearm muscles, with most common exercises including dumbbell wrist flexion and extension curls and/or gripping based exercises. In the video below you will see how we have used a 6 pound weight...

3 Point Kneeling Thoracic Spine Mobility Drill This is a great exercise drill for those wanting to improve thoracic spine movement in an individual who requires a bit more stability.  In this exercise drill we have the client initially starting in the 4 point kneeling...

TRX Pendulum Swing In the video below we see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a TRX Pendulum Swing.  This exercise is performed by placing the feet into the TRX straps and then starting in a high plank position.  Keeping the feet...

Principle Four Osteopathy meets Melbourne Calisthenics                   Principle Four Osteopathy were lucky enough to be shown through Melbourne Calisthenics and be taken through a 2 hour session with owner Alex Jenkins....

TRX Ipsilateral Supported Mountain Climber Recently I have started utilising the TRX a lot more within my training program and below is a video of the TRX Ipsilateral Supported Mountain Climber that requires the individual to stabilise through 3 points of contact...

TRX Archer Push Ups The TRX and Gymnastic rings are a great tool to use for everyday training and is an ideal adjunct to conventional weight training to help you build bodyweight strength.  In the video below, osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy...

The Wall Squat The Wall Squat is an exercise that I will put into someones training or rehab program if I am wanting them to develop some tolerance and strength through the quadriceps.  As you can see from the images below, the individual is placed against a wall...

Principle Four Osteopathy Meets Vault Performance and  Crossfit 224               This week Principle Four Osteopathy were taken through a Crossfit Exercise Technique and Training session at Vault Performance Crossfit 224 by Crossfit...