HYROX is designed to push you. Between the running, sled work, lunges, rowing, wall balls, and repeated high-intensity efforts, it places significant demand on the lower body, posterior chain, and cardiovascular system. Feeling pain after HYROX is common. But not all pain is the same. Understanding the difference between normal post-race soreness and a developing injury can help you make better decisions about recovery, training, and when to seek help. At Club 360, we often e

Running injuries are rarely caused by just one thing. At Club 360, when runners come to us with pain that keeps returning — whether it’s knee pain, calf tightness, Achilles discomfort, or hip issues — the cause is almost never as simple as a single weak muscle or a need for rest. Running injuries are typically multifactorial . They are influenced by training load, strength and conditioning, recovery and sleep, and running mechanics. For runners in Tokyo, especially those bala

Club 360 physiotherapist Joe Huynh accompanied Tokyo Medical and Surgical partner and physician Dr Tom Lomax yesterday, providing medical support for our internal fight night. Our intern Daniel was also on hand to observe the pre and post fight medical checks and ringside coverage. #physiotherapy #boxing #tokyo

If you are a parent, coach, teacher or youth athlete this is one you will want to mark in your calendar. In this webinar, physiotherapists Sam Gilbert and Joe Huynh provide evidence-based information and useful practical strategies to help decrease the likelihood of injury in youth sports participants of any level, and also discuss strategies for dealing with injury. Topics covered include: -Load management -Supplementary resistance training -Diet and sleep -Psychosocial aspe

HYROX places high demands on the body. Running under fatigue, repeated high-intensity efforts, sled work, lunges, and wall balls all combine to stress the lower body in ways that are very different from standard gym training. As race weekend approaches, many athletes focus on pacing, fueling, and strategy, but often overlook one of the simplest ways to reduce injury risk on race day: an effective warm-up. At Club 360, we see a spike in post-event niggles and injuries after HY

We’re excited to welcome Joe, an Australian physiotherapist, to the Club 360 Tokyo team. Joe is dedicated to helping clients move better and recover faster, whether that means returning from injury or improving daily movement and performance. Joe’s background in sport has shaped his approach to physiotherapy. He grew up playing soccer before expanding into mixed martial arts, tennis, and badminton. Today, he trains as a powerlifter, giving him firsthand experience with streng

Resistance training is a form of physical exercise that involves working against a force or resistance to improve muscular strength, endurance, and size. This can be accomplished using free weights (like dumbbells and barbells), resistance bands, weight machines, or even body weight (as in push-ups or squats). The goal is to create controlled stress on the muscles, prompting them to adapt and grow stronger over time. Addressing the Stigma Although the benefits of resistance t

Unlike something like a squat, where you're essentially just going up and down, when performing a lunge, we are moving both horizontally and vertically, so it makes sense to load up in both these planes. To see how to set this up, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTT4pBBk9Fg/?igsh=MTVrcWs4bm84NXk5Yg== The easiest way to set this up is to attach a band or cable around the waste and attach it out in front (or behind in the case of a reverse lunge)

While bone stress injuries in the lower back are uncommon in distance runners, they often occur in sports that involve lumbar extension (back bending) combined with rotation and/or compression, such as landing after a jump. These injuries are particularly prevalent among youth athletes, who are skeletally less mature and frequently experience rapid spikes in their training and competition loads. Common Sports Affected Some of the sports where we frequently see these injuries

In Tokyo and on the slopes Looks like this year is shaping up to have some terrific snow. We hope everyone has a wonderful season and stay safe on the slopes. If you do manage to get injured, Club 360's physiotherapists are experienced in dealing with common skiing and snowboarding injuries such as knee, shoulder, wrist, lower back as well as concussion. We can diagnose your injury, set up a management plan, advice regarding bracing etc. and also refer to for imaging or ortho

In this post, Sam is back with Serenity Flow Yoga founder and instructor Shizuka, this time to discuss yoga-related knee pain. To check out the clips, head on over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSvXTgPkUtE/?img_index=1&igsh=b2N3bzYzcWZ3N2dy Have some yoga related pain that you need advice on, come in and see one of our experience and caring physios: https://tokyofitness.cliniko.com/bookings?appointment_type_id=6209 #yoga #tokyo #injury #pain #physiotherap

In part one we covered high‑risk sites around the hip, pelvis and shin. Here are foot and heel bone stress injuries that are commonly missed. Common foot and hindfoot sites Metatarsal shaft — the long bones of the forefoot (especially the 2nd and 3rd metatarsals) are frequent stress sites and can be misdiagnosed as metatarsalgia or Morton’s neuroma. Metatarsal base — the base of the 5th metatarsal (Jones region) is high risk and needs specific management. High risk. Navicular

Corticosteroid injections are a common treatment option for musculoskeletal pain. They may be used to address issues involving joints, tendons, ligaments, and, less commonly, muscles. While we’ve previously discussed when steroid injections may be appropriate and when they should probably be avoided, my general practice is to steer individuals away from their use for most conditions. To see the video version, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSb

As we gear up for the ski season, it's essential to take steps to avoid injuries while enjoying the snow. Here are some key tips to help you stay safe on the slopes: To check out our video post, head over to our instagram page! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSV5m1yk6kh/?igsh=MWVmbG8zbWgxY2FvNA== Gradually Increase Your Volume One of the most important aspects to consider is to gradually build up the volume of skiing or snowboarding you do. For many people, it’s been 8 or 9 m

This is a great one to target the lower part of the abdominals, where a lot of people struggle to feel a contraction, and is also great for progressing motor control work around the pelvis. To see this exercise being demonstrated, head on over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSLyWJkE7YE/?igsh=dWhlbG1ndWlkc2Nt Disclaimer, people with extension-sensitive spinal pain (pain in the back with arching movements/sitting/standing/walking) will need to be careful

In this second of our 2 part series, Sam is back with Serenity Flow Yoga founder and instructor Shizuka to continue the discussion around yoga-related shoulder pain, particularly with movements such as the handstand and downward dog. To check out the clips, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSDwVkjk_Ku/?igsh=MXU3ZTV5bHhuaDA2eg== #yoga #tokyo #injury #pain #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy

In this second part of our series on CrossFit related back pain, Sam teams up with Marc Keen from CrossFit Roppongi to discuss the opposite type of issue - extension sensitive lower back pain. To see the videos, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRn-qQ5EkJo/?igsh=Y3JmMTB1MW9jY3U= #lowerback #crossfit #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #training #strengthtraining

As winter approaches, it's the perfect time to gear up for skiing and snowboarding. At Club 360, we often see injuries from these winter sports that could be avoided with proper preparation. So, let's talk about how to get ready and reduce your risk of injury. To view the exercise clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRxyavSE1tR/?igsh=MWUzbGRvcm1wczF3bQ== It's perfectly fine to enjoy skiing and boarding, but being physically prepared can make al

On this episode I discuss "shippu" or topical pain relief patches, which are particularly popular here in Japan. What are they, and do they actually work? https://open.spotify.com/episode/30w6gmITXNWFHIv0tkDd0f?si=3BL5U6xXSimWB1lRlttG7Q #tokyo #pain #backpain #physiotherapy

While guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of physical activity each week during pregnancy, recent studies suggest that only about a quarter of pregnant women meet this goal. Resistance training is widely recommended for its many benefits, but often with caution around intensity and volume to ensure safety for both mother and baby. A recent systematic review has shed new light on the benefits and safety of strength training during pregnancy. One of the key findings is th