Strength Training
Osteoporosis: Risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment
At Lilyfield Physio, we see many people who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia and are often diagnosed too late, after a fall and subsequent fracture. There is a lot to be aware of when it comes to osteoporosis and we hope to summarise the information to hopefully help everyone be better informed!…
Read MoreWhy do we get less flexible as we age?
Why is it, that as we get older, some things just get harder to do? Why don’t our bodies move as well as they used to? It is a well-established fact that we lose flexibility as we age. It can take us much longer to warm up during an activity, which can reduce our…
Read MoreThe Difference Between Pilates and Clinical Pilates
Pilates and Clinical Pilates may sound identical, but they have several key differences in application and practice. Here, we’ll cover what Clinical Pilates is, the benefits of Clinical Pilates, and the difference between regular Pilates and Clinical Pilates so you can decide which type would be most beneficial to you.
Read MoreNew year exercise statistics
When we look at exercise, the vast majority of people normally set exercise goals towards the end or start of each year. This coincides with a trend, to exercise more when the weather is warmer and brighter. If you can establish a good routine for yourself during this period, it can be easier to…
Read MoreGolf Performance Series: Hip Drive
Golf Performance Series: Hip Drive 19 Nov 2020|Kam Bhabra Powerful hips mean explosive performance! In sports involving powerful movements, the hips and gluteal muscles are often the main source of force production. Throwing a Javelin or punching in Boxing are good examples, where the hips are needed to help generate power. Golf is no different…
Read MoreGolf Swing Fault: Left Knee collapsing
Golf Swing Fault: Left Knee collapsing 15 May 2020|Kam Bhabra Left knee collapsing in on your Back Swing In this article, we show how your physio can work in conjunction with your golf coach. Exercises and drills, can be designed to allow your body the best chance of breaking unhelpful patterning in your golf swing.…
Read MoreGolf Swing Fault: Hips sliding
Golf Swing Fault: Hips sliding 15 May 2020|Kam Bhabra Sliding hips throughout the swing In this article, we show how your physio can work in conjunction with your golf coach. Exercises and drills, can be designed to allow your body the best chance of breaking unhelpful patterning in your golf swing. Many golfers will try…
Read MoreGolf Swing Fault: Poor shoulder turn
Golf Swing Fault: Poor shoulder turn 10 May 2020|Kam Bhabra Poor shoulder turn In this article, we show how your physio can work in conjunction with your golf coach. Exercises and drills, can be designed to allow your body the best chance of breaking unhelpful patterning in your golf swing. Many golfers will have difficulty…
Read MoreGolf Swing Fault: Arms becoming disconnected
Golf Swing Fault: Arms becoming disconnected 15 May 2020|Kam Bhabra Your arms becoming disconnected In this article, we show how your physio can work in conjunction with your golf coach. Exercises and drills, can be designed to allow your body the best chance of breaking unhelpful patterning in your golf swing. This swing fault occurs…
Read More“What is the best exercise for me? Strength training or Cardio?”
Nearly everyone questions what is better for exercise, weight training or cardio? The answer is both are extremely important. Your goal will guide you to what training is best for you, however this does not mean that you only do one method of training. If you are rehabilitating an injury or training to increase…
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