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Rethinking the 10% Rule for Runners
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...


Tokyo Living Podcast Health Snippets #21 - The Health Impacts of Japanese Work Culture
This topic is a sensitive and serious one. The "salaryman" culture in Japan has a negative reputation, and for good reason. The fact that...


TLP Health Snippets #20 - The Health Benefits of Onsen
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...


TLP Health Snippets - The Intrinsic Health Benefits of "Station Culture"
On this episode I discuss the intrinsic health benefits of Japan's "station culture" https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/i...


Tokyo Living Podcast Health Snippets - Rehab Tips
On this episode I briefly cover a couple of basic rehab concepts - the minimal effective dose of exercise, and why no exercise should be...


Client Highlight - Bianca: The Silver Lining of Rehab
(to see videso of bianca in action, check out our instagram page https://www.instagram.com/reel/DKvCf4VTrlk/?igsh=MTd3d3J4NHkzZ3Q2eQ== )...


TLP Health Snippet - Extreme Hunchback in Older Japanese
On this episode I discuss why we often see older Japanese people with an extremely rounded back #hunchback #Japan #kyphosis #wellness...


Hot vs Cold Water Immersion for Recovery
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...


TLP Health Snippet - Knee Injury in the Snow?
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...


TLP Health Snippet - Exercise for Memory and Longevity
In this episode Sam discuss some new research on the effect of exercise on longevity as well as the effect of exercise on memory....


Overtraining Doesn't Apply to Me
Check out the video version here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DFq2-0Xzg_A/?igsh=MXRyOXFsdHRubGVmbg== I did a post on overtraining a...


Goal Setting Tips for Success in 2025
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,...


Are you overtraining?
Working ourselves into an overtrained state can serious hamper our long-term goals.


Ankle Sprains: 3 Common Myths
In this video Sam debunks some common myths and misconceptions around ankle sprain management. Please follow our instagram page for more...


STOP applying ICE to your INJURIES!!! (4 myths about ice treatment DEBUNKED)
All the wrong things you thought about ICE and INJURES! Sam exposes ICE TREATMENT myths in this clip and explains the facts!...


Tokyo Living Podcast Injury Edition – Plantar Fasciitis
On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the diagnosis and management of plantar fasciitis (or at least that’s what everyone...


Tokyo Living Podcast – Injury Edition: Running Footwear
TLP Injury Edition – Running Footwear On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the topic of running footwear. Click on the...


TLP Injury Edition – Are Opioids Evil?
TLP Injury Edition – Are Opioids Evil? On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses a recent paper regarding opioids and back...


Physiotherapy in the Management of Headache
TLP Injury Edition – Physiotherapy in the management of headache On this episode of the injury edition, Sam discusses the different types...


Tokyo Living Podcast – Injury Edition: Hamstring (and other) muscle injuries
On this episode of the injury edition, some discusses the management of muscle injuries, with a specific focus on hamstring injuries. TLP...
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