Early specialisation: Start them early, it’s the only way to make it! – Not quite…
Posted By Dave Fahey,
14/03/2022 16:00 PM
Just like astronauts, fire fighters and singers, many young people want to become sports stars. For those who possess the work ethic and drive, this can become an all-consuming obsession. Lots of...
My First Barbell Back Pain - Part 2
Posted By Dave Fahey,
12/01/2022 14:10 PM
This blog post is Part 2 of a 2 part series... if you have not read part 1, click here. So I’m in the gym, I’ve felt something in my low back but I’ve only been here 20 minutes. What’s a guy to...
My First Barbell Back Pain
Posted By Dave Fahey,
07/01/2022 13:00 PM
Well there you go, it finally happened... I deadlifted my way to acute back pain. I had heard this story in the clinic so many times, but never actually had an issue with it myself. I don't want to...
Training Load – Understanding internal and external load
Posted By Dave Fahey,
14/11/2021 17:00 PM
You could ask any runner, and they will be able to tell you how many kilometres they run in a week. A footballer could tell you how many sessions they put in and for how long. A dancer will reel off...
Posture - Does it matter?
Posted By Dave Fahey,
08/10/2021 08:00 AM
Posture... It’s such a loaded word! If I had a dollar for the amount of times someone came in and said “I have bad posture” I wouldn’t be rich, but I would have a jar full of coins for the coffee...
Running in lockdown - 5 Key Tips
Posted By Liam Phillips,
29/08/2021 13:00 PM
You want to stay active in lockdown... Gyms are closed and you're sick of bodyweight YouTube workouts. You've decided to start or increase your running! Great choice. Running is excellent for time lik...
Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
Posted By Brenton Egglestone,
22/08/2021 19:47 PM
The Romanian Deadlift is a staple in hamstring rehab, promotion "hip dominant" hamstring muscle action. This exercise elicits a strong eccentric hamstring contraction, challenges lumbopelvic control, ...
Groin pain – It’s an anatomical mess down there!
Posted By Dave Fahey,
12/08/2021 15:00 PM
Groin pain is a fairly common complaint in both the general population and the sporting population. Unlike many other conditions that present to Physiotherapy, there’s not ‘typical groin pain...