On this episode I discuss the intrinsic health benefits of Japan's "station culture" https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000721572839 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XKRAmRTQYIFgnfB5MLW9X?si=7a3qNRx2Sqe30RG1Fat0Mw #tokyo #japan #health #wellness #fitness

On this episode I discuss how the goal of hitting 10,000 steps per day originated in Japan, and the practicalities and health implications of increasing our walking volume. Spotify Apple #health #wellness #tokyo #activity #walking #10Ksteps #japan

On this episode I discuss Japan's famous fighting sport, Sumo. We go into the history, as well as some of the physical aspects of the athletes. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000717590665 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3D06UCaeJNanZIGf9F6TA8?si=idzfSwGcTdemTkw2c6boAA #japan #tokyo #health #wellness #sport #sumo

On today's episode I discuss the health benefits of slow eating. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Q67vs0ryqLWNcb2kgIK65?si=0R8cRkoKSFeFEhN8pG5MAQ https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000715200629 #tokyo #health #wellness

On this episode I briefly cover a couple of basic rehab concepts - the minimal effective dose of exercise, and why no exercise should be considered compulsory. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4atc2zlMKbDxH3nlAjlpDN?si=6TRKuC6qREuJiDXA2fPIHw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000713498263 #tokyo #tokyoliving #health #wellness #longevity #fitness #rehab #japan

On this episode I discuss some of the aspects that contribute to the amazing average life expectancy of the Japanese population. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000711217477 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LoCXhfNVOphFO47CCo0rB?si=VgKgvX0sQb2gJZWss6FBdg  #longevity #japan #health #wellness #tokyo

TLP Health Snippets. Preparing for a Pain-free Hiking Season. On this episode I provide some tips and exercises for a pain-free hiking season. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000710356398 https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZqEJm0qO79RE9KjbbE3EA?si=4t99atQbQOuA7hnTrpm0dQ #hiking #physiotherapy #health #wellness #tokyo

Jenifer here suffered a severe foot and ankle injury last year, with fractures to multiple bones in the foot, as well as significant ligament damage and bone bruising. Unfortunately post-injury Jenifer started to develop complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), where the nervous system becomes overly sensitised, and starts to cause secondary symptoms such as colour and sensation changes and extreme sensitivity to temperature. While the process has been slow, Jenifer has been di

On this episode I discuss why we often see older Japanese people with an extremely rounded back #hunchback #Japan #kyphosis #wellness #health #fitness #podcast https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Ax8bI7KzkFe5v4aV0bxr5?si=VeoearNNQsuM0HBcIz1KDw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000702931093

On this episode I discuss the management of ACL tears, one of the common injuries we see during the winter and one that causes a significant degree of disability. If you are unlucky enough to have sustained an ACL tear, this episode is for you!! iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000700011159 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mXSKFCzlXgMQfvZyXgX0G?si=9DGSBqmbSYyDwuMOSCDqYw #tokyo #health #wellness #fitness #snow #ski #snowboard

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis (or at least that’s what everyone calls it…) Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living Podcast” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-plantar-fasciitis https://youtu.be/wDYI0NIxn5I #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitatio

https://youtu.be/njRJAuA-1-8 Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, explains the benefits and how to utilize BFR for training and post injury recovery ! #BFR #Physio #Training #Recovery #InjuryRecovery #Physiotherapy #FitnessTips #Rehab #SamPhysio #HealthandWellness #ExerciseScience #StrengthTraining #PainRelief #InjuryPrevention #FitnessJourney #Health #Rehabilitation #ExerciseRecovery #MuscleGrowth #SportsMedicine #FitnessGoals #PhysioCare #TrainingMethods #We

TLP Injury Edition – Running Footwear On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the topic of running footwear. Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living Podcast” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-running-footwear-uq9ctya0 #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitation #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #load #rehab

Introduction: Musculoskeletal pain is a common ailment, affecting a significant portion of the population. While the majority of cases are benign and self-limiting, it's crucial to recognize the subtle signs that could indicate serious underlying pathology, constituting about 1% of musculoskeletal pain. In this blog post, we'll delve into specific red flags that, though relatively rare, should not be overlooked as they may signify severe conditions such as spinal infection, c

TLP Injury Edition – Are Opioids Evil? On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses a recent paper regarding opioids and back pack that has gained a great deal of media attention over the past few weeks. Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! TLP Injury Edition - Are Opioids Evil? https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-are-opioids-evil #opioids #analgesics #Codeine #morphine #

TLP Injury Edition – Physiotherapy in the management of headache On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the different types of headaches people may suffer and how physiotherapy can help in the management Click on the link below or search “Tokyo Living” on itunes, spotify, youtube or your favourite podcatcher! TLP Injury Edition - Physiotherapy in the management of headache https://tokyo-living.simplecast.com/episodes/tlp-injury-edition-physiotherapy-in-the-manag

On this episode of the injury edition, some discusses the management of muscle injuries, with a specific focus on hamstring injuries. TLP Injury Edition - Hamstring (and other) muscle strains #tokyoliving #tokyo #tokyolife #lifestyle #health #fitness #wellness #podcast #injury #pain #rehabilitation #load #rehab #musclepain #hamstringstrain #calfstrain #groinstrain #muscleinjury References: Buckthorpe M, Gimpel M, Wright S, et al Hamstring muscle injuries in elite football: tr

On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the assessment and treatment approach for common neck pain conditions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyjwnXQI4XE #tokyoliving   #tokyo   #tokyolife   #lifestyle   #health   #fitness   #wellness   #podcast   #injury   #pain   #rehabilitation   #load   #rehab   #backpain   #lowbackpain   #lowerbackpain   #sciatica   #discherniation

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The term literacy is generally used to describe someone’s proficiency within a written language, although there are other types of literacy (i.e. “my parents are completely computer illiterate!”) that one might refer to. Physical Literacy can be defined as the “Confidence, competence, understanding and motivation to be physically active throughout the lifespan”. To successfully navigate life as human beings, we need to be comfortable moving in a number of different environmen