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I have recently had a few clients present to the clinic complaining of neck, back and knee pain whilst riding their bike.  When it comes to cycling and bike ergonomics, each and every individual and their bike set up will differ.  Ones bike set up will depend upon...

Selecting the right office chair and asking how to set it up correctly are two of the most commonly asked questions that I get as an Osteopath when dealing with clients who work in an office and when performing ergonomic risk assessments and training in the corporate...

Driving is something that the majority of us do on a day to day basis, yet many of us simply get into a car without a thought for our driving posture and how this could be either causing or contributing to the aggravation of our musculoskeletal complaints.  Almost...

Check out the 12 week Power Clean Progression Program by Strength & Conditioning Coach Charles Poliquin. https://www.charlespoliquin.com/ArticlesMultimedia/Articles/Article/1006/A_Twelve_Week_Power_Clean_Progression.aspx This webpage is a great resource for anyone...

This blog idea had initially started out with a review of the Slingshot that was developed by Powerlifter Mark Bell.  Since then it has sort of morphed its way into this and a little more.  I figured that whilst I am talking about training the chest with Slingshot, I...

Lower back pain is probably one of the biggest reasons as to why clients attend Principle Four Osteopathy for treatment.  For anyone who has suffered from an acute lower back injury, we all know how debilitating it can be and the acute pain that comes with even the...

Dr Abbas Din Osteopath has recently joined Principle Four Osteopathy and has a special interest in Dry Needling and Electro Dry Needling.  Dry Needling is where acupuncture needles are placed into the body for the treatment of trigger points within the muscles.  Dry...

Today's post takes a look at Hip Hinging and how we can use the Deadlift movement pattern and Exercise for those clients who present to the clinic with lower back pain.  Often clients who present to the Osteopathic, Physiotherapy or Chiropractic clinic for the...

The Bench Press is probably one of the most common strength & conditioning exercises performed by exercise enthusiasts and athletes.  The Bench Press is an exercise that helps to build up primarily chest and tricep strength.  The anterior deltoids will also be...

I was browsing the website this morning and came across this great article called "Building 3D Shoulders" by Strength & Conditioning Coach Charles Poliquin.  For anyone out there who is currently training, I would highly recommend furthering your education by...

Mulligan Concepts Lower Quarter Course Review So I have spent the last 2 days studying the Mulligan Concepts in relation to the Lower Quarter with renowned Physiotherapist and Mulligan Concepts Teacher Kim Robinson.  Kim was an excellent educator who provided not only...

A Look At Power Output In The Bench Press Using GymAware Here is a quick look at the GymAware tool that is used to determine ones power output when lifting weights.  The GymAware tool is attached to the barbell and using the iphone, the lifts are recorded and the...