If you are a parent, coach, teacher or youth athlete this is one you will want to mark in your calendar. In this webinar, physiotherapists Sam Gilbert and Joe Huynh provide evidence-based information and useful practical strategies to help decrease the likelihood of injury in youth sports participants of any level, and also discuss strategies for dealing with injury. Topics covered include: -Load management -Supplementary resistance training -Diet and sleep -Psychosocial aspe

In this post, Sam is back with Serenity Flow Yoga founder and instructor Shizuka, this time to discuss yoga-related knee pain. To check out the clips, head on over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSvXTgPkUtE/?img_index=1&igsh=b2N3bzYzcWZ3N2dy Have some yoga related pain that you need advice on, come in and see one of our experience and caring physios: https://tokyofitness.cliniko.com/bookings?appointment_type_id=6209 #yoga #tokyo #injury #pain #physiotherap

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

As we gear up for the ski season, it's essential to take steps to avoid injuries while enjoying the snow. Here are some key tips to help you stay safe on the slopes: To check out our video post, head over to our instagram page! https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSV5m1yk6kh/?igsh=MWVmbG8zbWgxY2FvNA== Gradually Increase Your Volume One of the most important aspects to consider is to gradually build up the volume of skiing or snowboarding you do. For many people, it’s been 8 or 9 m

In this second of our 2 part series, Sam is back with Serenity Flow Yoga founder and instructor Shizuka to continue the discussion around yoga-related shoulder pain, particularly with movements such as the handstand and downward dog. To check out the clips, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSDwVkjk_Ku/?igsh=MXU3ZTV5bHhuaDA2eg== #yoga #tokyo #injury #pain #physiotherapist #physiotherapy #physicaltherapist #physicaltherapy

As winter approaches, it's the perfect time to gear up for skiing and snowboarding. At Club 360, we often see injuries from these winter sports that could be avoided with proper preparation. So, let's talk about how to get ready and reduce your risk of injury. To view the exercise clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRxyavSE1tR/?igsh=MWUzbGRvcm1wczF3bQ== It's perfectly fine to enjoy skiing and boarding, but being physically prepared can make al

This is the last article in the series, where we do another "myth flip" and go back the other way. To see the video version. check out our instagram page: https://instagram.com/p/DRVTQoykhAG/ With all the talk about stretching, you might wonder if it’s really worth your time. The answer isn’t so clear-cut. While stretching might not be a cure-all, it remains crucial for many movements and can be particularly beneficial if you have specific mobility limitations impacting pain

Graded exposure is often the most important part of a rehab program for both acute and chronic conditions. The idea is straightforward: gradually load the injured tissue — whether muscle, tendon, ligament, nerve or bone — and increase that load as tolerated to improve tolerance and desensitise the area. To see the video version, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRDPdFxkx4z/?igsh=MWhianV3dTVmZHhlMA== A practical example from my own rehab: I’m workin

This is a great little drill for mid to late stage shoulder rehab, or for those who just want to increase their shoulder capacity to protect against future injury. Check out the video on our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ7vGG_k46N/?igsh=MWFvNGtiNThvdWx6ZQ== #shoulder #exercise #injury #rotatorcuff

To see the video version, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DP4yen4kxGb/?igsh=MTU2amY2eWd0cTM5dQ== While there is certainly nothing wrong with attempting to increase our flexibility, It may not be the most appropriate use of someone's exercise- related time for every person at all times. If we increase our range of motion or naturally have large range of motion but don't have the necessary  coordination or strength to control us through this range w

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

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

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

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

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

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

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_