Triathlon Upper Back Mobility

Triathlon Upper Back Mobility

Upper back mobility is really important for triathletes, to enable them to swim and run with good technique.  However the latest research shows that time spent in the saddle is stiffening up our spines and hips which is effecting performance and injury risk during duathlons and triathlons.

Diabetes: Do test results accurately point a way forward?

Diabetes: Do test results accurately point a way forward?

The majority of my doctor’s decisions were based on my blood test results.  In the beginning my HbA1c was taken every 3 months, this was because of the severity of the initial diagnostic reading, which was 18.7, a very high result.  They phoned me at 20:00 on the same day that I took the test,…

Diabetes: My experience with the group diabetes class

Diabetes: My experience with the group diabetes class

 attended a government sponsored class that ran over three days, it was strongly recommended by my doctor, I believe the underlying reason for the recommendation was to demonstrate my willingness to follow my doctor’s advice.  It covered a number of subjects including understanding the mechanism of diabetes and how to live with it. The emphasis…

BodCast Episode 108: What is Living Tensegrity? With John Sharkey

BodCast Episode 108: What is Living Tensegrity? With John Sharkey

In this episode, Tim talks with teacher, speaker, and author, John Sharkey about anatomy, biotensegrity, healing and THE original fabric. If you love to learn about the body, this is the episode for you. John Sharkey MSc is a clinical anatomist, exercise physiologist and neuromuscular therapist with 30yrs experience. AND he is an amazingly gifted…

Biomechanics: Alignment

Biomechanics: Alignment

This is the third blog in my Body Mechanic Series. In the first two we discussed correct couch height and looked at the basic working posture. In this one I’d like to concentrate on the importance of your alignment whilst working with clients. I would consider the two biggest challenges we face as massage therapists…

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