Have you been running a lot more recently? Trying to improve your ability to run? Or have you been jumping a lot more often? Are you also getting pain along the shin? Then you may have a condition known as Medial tibial stress syndrome aka shin splints. read more
Are you unsure of how to warm up properly for an upper body work out? Or do you find that you are jumping into an upper body work out without a proper warm up and find your body is really stiff, and end up injuring yourself? Then you may want to look into a proper upper body warm up routine that will prepare your body for an intense work out and will also prevent the chances of an injury occurring. read more
2024 has just begun and many of you have made the New Year’s resolution to get into the gym or to get back to exercising regularly, with the intention to get strong and fit. Perhaps, some of you are blindly going into the gym with no knowledge or minimal experience on what to do or how to even get to your goal. So here are three tips for starting a strength program: read more
Have you been experiencing shoulder pain lately? Do you feel like it has progressively become stiffer and you have noticed a restriction in range of motion? Then you may be suffering from Adhesive Capsulitis, otherwise known as ‘frozen shoulder’. read more
Knee pain during exercise is a common concern that can significantly hinder your fitness journey. Whether you&'re an avid runner, a fitness enthusiast, or someone just starting a workout routine, experiencing discomfort in your knees can be both frustrating and discouraging. read more
We welcome Osteopath, Amber Garrett who joins the team at Canterbury Health Hub after graduating from Victoria University with a Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) and a Master of Health Science (Osteopathy). She is also a qualified Pilates instructor with a Cert IV in Fitness. read more
Lateral ankle sprains are commonly caused by rolling of the ankle or when the foot is planted and rolled over an inverted ankle. Included in this blog are exercises to help with rehabilitation of the ankle. read more
Osteopathy and Myotherapy are both manual therapies that aim to address pain and discomfort in the body, but they differ in their approach and techniques used. Osteopathy focuses on the musculoskeletal system and aims to improve the overall health and function of the body, while Myotherapy focuses on the treatment and management of musculoskeletal pain, tightness and restriction. read more
Whether it be playing sport, taking the dog for a walk or simply walking to the shops, there is nothing more frustrating than rolling your ankle. Please read on if you are keen to learn more about these injuries and how to manage and prevent them… read more
