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Manual Handling Tips
Manual Handling Tips Next time you are required to carry a box, take a look at how you are holding it and carrying it. Get a good grip on the item, keep it close to your body and use a lifting aid where possible i.e. trolley. Static holds, awkward holds and carries...
Elevated Sumo Deadlift
Elevated Sumo Deadlift In the image below you will see osteopath Nathan Burke of Beaconsfield Osteopathy demonstrating an elevated sumo deadlift. This exercise was prescribed in preference to the conventional deadlift because it allows for Nathan to maintain a more...
Hip Bridge Exercise Variations
Hip Bridge Exercise Variations In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a hip bridge with ball between legs (to combine adductor involvement, with knee control and glute/hamstring focus) as well as a marching hip bridge (to...
Shoulder Rehab Exercises
Shoulder Rehab Exercises In the video below you will see some mobility, stability and control exercises prescribed for a recent client who is dealing with what presents as shoulder impingement (secondary) + rotator cuff involvement. Rather than just prescribing...
Upper Body Vertical Push Pattern With Instability
Upper Body Vertical Push Pattern With Instability In the video below you will see osteopath Nathan Burke of Beaconsfield Osteopathy performing an upper body vertical push pattern with instability (weights placed on either side of the barbell with bands) to challenge...
Office Workstation Desk Set Up Tips & Stretching / Mobility Strategies
Office Workstation Desk Set Up Tips & Stretching / Mobility Strategies In the videos below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy providing you with some simple tips and strategies to improve your office, home or mobile workstation set...
Integrating Lower Limb With Push/Pull Patterns
Integrating Lower Limb With Push/Pull Patterns In the videos below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a number of exercises that look to integrate the lower limb, trunk and upper body. In these videos you will see movements trained...
Single Leg RDL With Stick Support
Single Leg RDL With Stick Support In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a single leg hip hinge (RDL) using the stick anteriorly to assist with stability and control so that a greater range of movement can be explored and...
More Swiss Ball Back Extension Exercises
Swiss Ball Back Extension Exercises In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a swiss ball back extension exercise. Performing a back extension movement pattern over the swiss ball is a great variation because it allows...
Staggered Stance Squat
Staggered Stance Squat In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a staggered stance squat. The benefit of performing a squat pattern like this is that it places great demands on the elevated foot side with regards to...
Heel Raised Squat With Front Rack Bar Hold
Heel Raised Squat With Front Rack Bar Hold In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a heel raised squat (with the aim of biasing load on the quads) whilst holding the bar in the front rack position (elbows parallel to floor...
Hip Stability Training | Single Leg Exercise Strategy
Hip Stability Training | Single Leg Exercise Strategy In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy client performing a single leg partial squat with toe touch/reach behind (band around knees). The goal of this is to load the grounded leg and ask...