Pain in the back of the heel in many sports and physical activities is often a sign of Achilles Tendinopathy. However, kicking sports such as football and soccer and particularly in soccer due to the angle at which the ball is kicked, the pain is more likely to be related to a condition called posterior   impingement , where structures at the back of the foot are being repetitively compressed during the kicking motion, which involves what we refer to as plantarflexion. To see

Topical pain-relieving patches — or “shippu”  — are everywhere in Japan. If you’ve ever tweaked your back, strained your shoulder, or felt sore after a long day, chances are someone has handed you one of these cooling or warming patches. They’re available over the counter at any pharmacy, or you might get a stronger version prescribed by your doctor. They’re popular with everyone from office workers to athletes. But do they actually work — or are they just expensive stickers

In part 2 of this series, Sam and Marc Keen from CrossFit Roppongi continue their discussion on strategies to deal with shoulder pain in CrossFit, this type discussing pressing, snatching and jerking. https://www.instagram.com/p/DOPaY6XE0CL/?igsh=MTlkamdldG9ydG85ZQ== #shoulder #crossfit #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #training #strengthtraining

Samson is a physiotherapist passionate about helping people return to the activities they love. A sports enthusiast himself, he has played basketball, handball, and volleyball, and graduated with Honours in Physiotherapy from the University of Sydney. Listen to Samson's introduction on our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOHfcZdkzXg/?igsh=bjBkbjgxejVmMTIw He has served as the team physiotherapist for The University of Hong Kong Handball Club, where he supported

In part 2 of our series on exercises for hamstring injury prevention Sam and Magnus go over some more advanced exercises including the nordic curl, the RDL and the kettlebell swing. Check out the clips on our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DN1PQa55lO1/?img_index=1&igsh=N2VveHVpaWpuMzN0 If you are struggling with sports-related soft tissue injury or are after some advice on injury prevention, come in and see one of our experienced physios today. A shout out to our

For the video version, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNrPhiLZino/?igsh=MWQxdDlrZXQ1ZW56Ng== At Club360, we often hear clients describe their discomfort not as pain , but as a feeling of stiffness  or tightness . This is an important distinction—and one worth revisiting, particularly when it comes to the lower back. Many people live with lower back discomfort for months, even years. A common belief is that if a certain movement or stretch feels t

(Check out the clip on our instagram page) https://www.instagram.com/p/DNjQrbuTaF5/?igsh=MTV3MHhpdmNlaHZwcg== The Recent Debut of Hyrox in Japan was a massive event, and this new sport has taken the world by storm. The advent of Hyrox Competition has meant that many people have increased their running mileage. In addition to getting the miles under the belt, strength training can be hugely beneficial as an adjust to improve running performance and decrease injury risk. One of

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For the video version, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNHNa8szCAt/?igsh=MTE0Yjg1bmczZ3lkcg== We’ve all felt it — that annoying “tight” spot that seems to beg for a good stretch. The instinct is simple: Tight muscle = needs stretching. But it’s not always that straightforward. For most people, muscle tightness isn’t something you actually feel  until you move that muscle towards its end range of motion. And here’s the surprising part — that sensat

Do you struggle with wrist pain in positions such as plank and downward dog? In this series of clips, Shizuka from Serenity Flow Yoga and Sam expand on from the previous post and go through some other useful strategies for dealing with this common problem. https://www.instagram.com/p/DNABLsYzElp/?igsh=aTYybnc0ZGhwaWVv #yoga #wrist #pain #injury #physiotherapist #physicaltherapist #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physio #tokyo

In this post Sam teams up with Marc Keen from CrossFit Roppongi ( https://crossfitroppongi.com/ ) to discuss some common causes of shoulder pain and some strategies to deal with them. To see the post check out our instagram site: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMhS_LvTfbz/?igsh=cWF2aTFtdXJ3YzVj #shoulder #crossfit #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #training #strengthtraining

Have you ever noticed clicking sounds or pain in your jaw when talking or chewing? You may be experiencing a condition known as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). What is TMD? TMD is an umbrella term for conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), the muscles surrounding them, and related structures. Common symptoms include pain at rest, pain when speaking or eating, and clicking or popping noises when you move your jaw. Because the jaw is closely linked to the h

To see the video version check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMcJBNZzAQS/?igsh=bXZmNndobnp2cnls If you’ve ever had the misfortune of getting injured, you know the relief and excitement that comes when your doctor finally says you’re “cleared to return.” It’s natural to feel eager—sometimes too  eager—to jump straight back into your usual sport or activity. But here’s what many people don’t realize: being cleared simply means that, structurally, your m

For the video version, check out our instagram page https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMRE3tFz6NC/?igsh=MWVlaWFlZ3Iwa2RkbA== When most people think about improving their flexibility, stretching is usually the first thing that comes to mind. It seems obvious: if you want to get more flexible, you should stretch more. But research suggests this isn’t the whole story. In fact, strength training through a full range of motion — especially exercises that focus on the eccentric phase

Hamstring injuries are one of the movement common issues we see in running and change of direction sports. We have previously discussed the importance of maintaining sprinting volume to decrease the likelihood of injury. Improving local strength and capacity in the muscles can also help with injury prevention. In this post we go through some basic exercises to help build hamstring muscle capacity. Check out our instagram page for details: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMJodOjz_

For the video version check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLtb2dGzfMw/?igsh=MXZqcTkxNG91bWQ4MQ== It's quite common for people to report muscle soreness after a training session because they didn't stretch afterwards. Unfortunately we can't decrease soreness by stretching. The process of muscle damage and metabolic stress that occurs particularly with resistance exercise and particularly if that exercise is unaccustomed is completely separate to the pr

School’s out for the summer!!! For international school students in Tokyo, the summer is long and for student athletes the break between seasons is even longer. School sport often wraps up weeks before the end of the academic year and doesn't get started for several weeks after classes recommence. This means that players will often have up to 3 months at a time without structured practice or games. Whilst this does provide a chance to rest and recover both physically and ment

Pain in the wrist with yoga movements? In this video post Shizuka from Serenity Flow Yoga and I go through some movement modifications and mobilisations with movement to help address this common problem. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLB9KjfTvg6/?img_index=2&igsh=MWFiM3hoeXZ2MnNuZA== #yoga #physiotherapist #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #wrist #pain

(to see videso of bianca in action, check out our instagram page https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKvCf4VTrlk/?igsh=MTd3d3J4NHkzZ3Q2eQ== ) Bianca here is a primary school teacher who suffered a partial tear of her anterior cruciate ligament. She decided to opt for non-operative management and has worked extremely hard on her rehab her at our Bluff clinic branch in Yokohama. Not only has she restored full function in her knee, but she has also increased her overall activity leve

Club 360 physiotherapist joined Tokyo Medical and Surgical physician Dr Tom Lomax to assist with ringside and pre/post fight medical coverage yesterday at the incredible Executive Fight Night event. Jono has vast experience in trauma and acute sports injury management so the fighters were in good hands. Luckily everyone got through unscathed and put on an amazing show. #executivefightnight #physio #physiotherapy #sports #injury #tokyo