Fast bowling is one of the most physically demanding roles in cricket, placing significant stress on the body, particularly the lumbar spine. Lumbar bony stress injuries are a well recognised issue in fast bowlers, often leading to time away from training and competition. A key factor in the development of these injuries is how training load is managed. Recently, Club 360 Clinical Director Sam spoke with Cricket Japan Head of Strength and Conditioning Devon Van Onselen about

Combat sports such as boxing place athletes at risk of head impacts, making concussion management an essential component of athlete care. Ahead of the Tokyo Executive Fight Night at the Grand Hyatt on May 29, Club 360's physiotherapists have been working with participants to carry out baseline concussion testing as part of a proactive approach to athlete safety. This event brings together individuals who are training and competing to raise money for children with cancer throu

Fast bowling places significant physical demands on the body, particularly on the lower back and shoulders. These areas are commonly affected due to the high forces, repetitive loading, and explosive nature of the bowling action. As a result, injury prevention strategies are essential for both performance and long term health. Recently, Club 360 Clinical Director Sam collaborated with Cricket Japan Head of Strength and Conditioning Devon Van Onselen to demonstrate practical e

Stretching before exercise has long been considered a key part of warming up. However, more recent research has led to some confusion around whether static stretching is helpful or potentially detrimental to performance. So where does the evidence currently stand? Does Static Stretching Reduce Performance? Research suggests that prolonged static stretching can temporarily reduce force output in the muscle being stretched. This means that if you perform long hold stretches imm

This week, Club 360 Clinical Director Sam met with Cricket Japan Head of Strength and Conditioning Devon Von Onselen. Alongside recording a podcast and a series of exercise videos, they discussed key topics including load management in both elite and recreational athletes. One of the key takeaways from that conversation was how relevant these principles are not just for elite performers, but for everyday “weekend warriors” balancing sport with busy professional and family liv

Over the weekend, Club 360 Clinical Director Sam and massage therapist Ross provided pitch side physiotherapy and soft tissue support at the Footy Japan Samurai Sevens tournament. The event brought together teams from across Tokyo’s international sporting community for a full day of competition, with athletes competing in a fast paced and physically demanding format. Providing pitch side cover in this environment involves the assessment and management of acute injuries, as we

Last Thursday, Club 360 physiotherapists Sam Gilbert and Joe Quinn delivered a webinar on youth sports injury prevention and treatment strategies. We were pleased to see a strong turnout, and the session led to some excellent discussion around a topic that is increasingly important for parents, coaches, and young athletes. Youth participation in sport provides significant physical, psychological, emotional, and social benefits. When injuries occur, the impact extends beyond p

Completing a marathon is a huge physical achievement. Running 42.2 kilometres places significant stress on muscles, tendons, joints, and connective tissue. Some soreness after race day is completely normal. The important question is this: how long should marathon soreness actually last? Understanding the difference between normal post marathon soreness and pain that may indicate injury can help you recover properly and return to training safely. What Is Normal After a Maratho

At Club 360, we believe performance is a system. While much of youth sport focuses on developing young athletes, the coaches who guide them are often overlooked when it comes to injury management and physical health. Recently, we had the opportunity to provide physiotherapy sessions for five coaches from the British Football Academy here in Tokyo. The goal was simple: assess and treat existing injuries, support recovery, and help them continue performing at a high level in th

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

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 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

In this first of a 2 part series, Sam is back with Serenity Flow Yoga founder and instructor Shizuka to discuss yoga-related shoulder pain, particularly with movements such as the handstand and downward dog. To see the clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPzkgF5kwqI/?igsh=YWZ2bGVuOWlrbDU5 #yoga #tokyo #injury #pain #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy

In this clip, Sam is back with Marc from Roppongi CrossFit to continue discussing CrossFit-related injuries. In this first of a two-part series, Sam and Marc discuss CrossFit-related lower back pain. To see the clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpOHjgE110/?igsh=cmpxeXduNXduNmRi #CrossFit #Tokyo #Training #LowerBackPain #Squats #Physiotherapy #Physiotherapy #Physio

The “10% rule” is one of the most common pieces of advice in the running world — the idea that you should increase your running volume by no more than 10% per week to reduce your risk of overuse injury. As load management is one of the cornerstones of injury prevention, this is generally sound advice. However, there’s a great deal of nuance behind this seemingly simple guideline. Below are some important factors to keep in mind when applying the 10% rule. 1. Your Current Trai

Whether you're a hyroxer, a marathoner or just a casual 5ker, adding strength training to your running program can do wonders in terms of improving running performance and decreasing injury risk. In part of our this series we covered exercises for the calf and ankle. In this part 2 we go over some basic hip strengthening exercises. To see the videos, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPPa_uRE_uz/?igsh=MWhzN3RnOGlvdTJ4Mg== If you are experiencing runnin

(To view the video version, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPKsJcBEv93/?igsh=NHF4Zng3N210dHN4 So when we stretch we are able to move a joint further so that must mean we're making the muscle longer. With all the research that has been conducted in relation to mechanism of flexibility increase post stretching, the only mechanism that has been rigorously supported is increased tolerance to stretch. So essentially the brain and nervous system is

In this post we're back at Serenity Flow yoga studio where founder Shizuka and I cover the topic of "yoga butt" or proximal hamstring tendinopathy. To see the videos, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOzacq6E0So/?igsh=YnZ6ZmFweWc3dDh2 #yoga #tokyo #injury #physiotherapist

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

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