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Stretching In The Office: Neck, Shoulder & Upper Limb
Individuals who spend the majority of their day sitting at the desk have all no doubt felt the effects of sitting for prolonged periods whilst performing repetitive tasks. A common response to these postures and work tasks is usually an increase in tension in the...
The Hypermobile Client
Hypermobility Many clients will often present to the clinic reporting that they are "double jointed" and/or "hypermobile". So what does this actually mean? I often explain to them that hypermobility is where there is more movement or mobility at a joint to that of...
Assessing Your Typing & Mouse Posture Ergonomics
So how many of you know whether your wrists are sitting in the correct place when you are typing or using the mouse? How many of you are not sure whether you should be using a mouse or keyboard wrist support or a different type of keyboard or mouse? This blog aims to...
Neil Asher Technique – Frozen Shoulder
Principle Four Osteopathy are qualified in Neil Asher technique. Osteopathy treatment for frozen shoulder Melbourne CBD
The Side Plank Exercise
The side plank is another exercise that focuses on developing trunk and core stability. It is similar to the plank in that the individual must brace and hold their body up against gravity. The image above on the left demonstrates...
The Plank Exercise
The plank is one of the more commonly prescribed exercises for trunk and core stability. The plank involves the individual maintaining a neutral spine position whilst bracing through their shoulders/trunk and legs. The picture below demonstrates both good and bad...
The Bird Dog Exercise
The Bird Dog Exercise is a commonly prescribed exercise for those individuals wanting to improve general core strength. It requires the individual to balance and maintain good trunk stability whilst moving both their hip/leg and shoulder/arm. This exercise can be...
The Cat-Camel Exercise
The Cat Camel Exercise is a great mobility exercise for those individuals wanting to improve their general spinal movement. It involves both flexion and extension of the spine and requires the individual to separate hip from back movement. This is a commonly...
The Bulgarian Split Squat – Review Of Technique & Mobility Issues
The Bulgarian Split Squat This article follows on from some coaching tips and lessons from Strength & Conditioning Coaches Todd Carlon and Martyn Girvan of Elite Sports Performance. The Bulgarian Split Squat or Split Squat involves the individual placing their...
Claim Your Osteopathy Private Health Fund Rebates @ Principle Four Osteopathy
A lot of people have private health insurance with extras and often don't get to make the most of it. Private Health Fund Insurance Extras varies from insurance fund to fund, however it will generally cover treatments such as Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, Chiropractor,...
A Review Of The Front Squat – Technique & Mobility Issues
This weeks blog post focuses on performing the Front Squat. The idea of this came after some coaching that I received this week from Strength and Conditioning Coaches Todd Carlon & Martyn Girvan of Elite Sports Performance. The Front Squat is certainly an...
The Neil-Asher Technique – Frozen Shoulder Treatment & Management
Osteopath Heath Williams and Abbas Din of Principle Four Osteopathy have recently been studying the Neil-Asher Technique for the treatment and management of Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). When it comes to shoulder pain and injuries, there are many different...