Should you still use ice for acute injuries?
Why do we instinctively ask for ice when we injure ourselves? For years and years, doctors, trainers and coaches have recommended “RICE”-...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
May 19, 20213 min read
How to fix your 'tight' hips
It seems like everyone has ‘tight hip flexors’ nowadays. To find relief, your friend might hold a lunge on a bench to stretch out their...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Apr 9, 20213 min read
What to expect in your very first Pilates class
It's your very first time doing Pilates. Don't worry, everyone has been a newbie at Pilates. We're going to give you a few tips so you...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Mar 30, 20211 min read
Do you have BPPV?
Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo or BPPV is one of the most common vestibular disorders affecting up to 50% of the population at some...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Mar 25, 20212 min read
Acute Low Back Pain
Low back pain refers to pain felt below the thoracic spine (as highlighted in the diagram below) and is generally accompanied by...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Mar 3, 20212 min read
Improve your baddie smash
Badminton is currently recognized as one of the fastest racket sports in the Olympics, the fastest badminton smash recorded competitively...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Top 5 things to do after intense exercise
After an intense workout session you are left sore, stiff and in pain for the next 2-3 days. Each time you try to move you can hear your...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Feb 18, 20213 min read
Want to reduce football injuries? Do the FIFA 11+ program
Even if you aren't a football fan, you have probably heard of FIFA. But have you ever heard of the FIFA 11+? What is it? The FIFA 11+ is...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Feb 10, 20211 min read
Levelling up on the 'monster walk'
Thinking of strengthening your glutes? Try the monster walk! The monster walk is an exercise many will have done before. It includes...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Jan 27, 20212 min read
How to improve your golf game 🏌️
When it comes to golf, in order to improve your golf swing we need to work on 2 critical factors, flexibility 🤸🏼 and strength 🏋🏼 Here...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Jan 15, 20212 min read
Up your game with the ROXPro
We have recently got our hands on a set of ROXPro - a set of tactile pods that use innovative technology for training and rehabilitation....
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Jan 10, 20212 min read
What is the optimum riding position?
We're often asked by our clients - what is the optimum position when I cycle? We've put together this article to help our road cyclists....
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Dec 31, 20203 min read
How important is flexibility for cyclists?
Flexibility is important for all athletes. Cycling, in particular, can lead to short and tightened muscles because of the constant...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Dec 22, 20202 min read
5 Cycling Training Myths Debunked
It is very likely that we have all been told a few myths and tall tales around how to train and some common misconceptions regarding...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Dec 22, 20202 min read
The No. 1 reason why you have wrist pain from push ups or handstands
Are you experiencing wrist pain from sitting hours in front of a computer typing away? Or are you trying to get in shape during isolation...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Dec 14, 20203 min read
Cycling: How to improve your performance and prevent injury
To improve your performance and prevent injury it is important to understand the biomechanics behind the pedaling pattern. As illustrated...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Dec 12, 20202 min read
All about Achilles tendinopathy
What is archilles tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain, tenderness, stiffness and swelling in the Achilles...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Dec 4, 20203 min read
Shoulder instability: What is it and can physio help?
What is the shoulder joint? The shoulder is a ball-and-socket type of joint that permits a wide range of movement. It is one of the most...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Nov 21, 20203 min read
3 Ways to Manage Tennis Elbow
What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is a common term used to describe lateral elbow tendinopathy. It is a common musculoskeletal condition...
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Breathe Physio & Pilates
Nov 13, 20201 min read
Increased calf pain with walking or jogging? It could be the soleus strain...
What is it? Everyone talks and knows about the gastrocnemius but how much do you know about the soleus? The soleus muscle is located...
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