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

This topic is a sensitive and serious one. The "salaryman" culture in Japan has a negative reputation, and for good reason. The fact that there is a specific term in the Japanese language for death by overwork is evidence that this is a serious problem. Listen to learn more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Buto04VDUXnZgdoGw4Gaf?si=_V9FYHViSZyo8jFIxEATcg #tokyo #health #fitness #pain #rehabilitation

One of the many things that both tourists and those living in Japan enjoy about the country is the famous hot springs. On this episode I talk about some of the health benefits that onsen offer. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OwFPTEvu1KLKMGYwFm3Du?si=qhyFPwdiTP-9F7h1dOrbLw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000723509110 #japan #onsen #health #fitness #tokyo

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 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

(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

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

Cold water immersion is all the rage at the moment, and has been shown to have some benefits in certain areas, but when it comes to recovery, hot water immersion may be equally as effective. Let's have a look at what the latest research says. #recovery #fitness #health #coldplunge #icebath #sauna #rehab #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy

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

In this episode Sam discuss some new research on the effect of exercise on longevity as well as the effect of exercise on memory. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zQ94GOji07u1rYXsN4uvw?si=8QwqO4EwSP65mjrFsjdFlQ Itunes https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000698958952 #activity #longevity #health #fitness #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physio

Check out the video version here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFq2-0Xzg_A/?igsh=MXRyOXFsdHRubGVmbg== I did a post on overtraining a couple of weeks ago but this was something that came up recently. I think this is probably true with a lot of middle-aged weekend warriors or people who are coming from a relatively low base and building up their volume and intensity of exercise. There is the notion that because I'm not highly trained I'm not exercising at an intensity level t

It's that time of the year! Most of us have something in mind that we want to achieve this year, whether it be health, fitness, work, business, family, etc💪. Most people are aware of creating SMART goals. Here are a few more tips that can increase your chances of success👊. If you have health and fitness goals that you would like to achieve this year we are always here to help😀. #goalsetting #goals #success #health #fitness

Working ourselves into an overtrained state can serious hamper our long-term goals.

In this video Sam debunks some common myths and misconceptions around ankle sprain management. Please follow our instagram page for more fitness and rehab content, as well as news regarding the Club 360 community! https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-ECZvxoo3T/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== #physiotherapy #tokyo #physio #physicaltherapy #anklesprain #anklepain #sportsinjury #fitness

All the wrong things you thought about ICE and INJURES! Sam exposes ICE TREATMENT myths in this clip and explains the facts! #ice     #myths    #health   #筋トレ   #fitness   #pain   #injury #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMA8RJAKJ8A

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

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

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