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 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

In this second part of our series on CrossFit related back pain, Sam teams up with Marc Keen from CrossFit Roppongi to discuss the opposite type of issue - extension sensitive lower back pain. To see the videos, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRn-qQ5EkJo/?igsh=Y3JmMTB1MW9jY3U= #lowerback #crossfit #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #training #strengthtraining

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

Regular viewers will be familiar with Pascal, who underwent the revolutionary cross-bracing protocol following an ACL injury earlier in the year. To see the video version check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOrvWiJk_P3/?igsh=cTZrN2VjYzNmYmo2 Despite studies showing positive results in other cases, the outcome in Pascal's case could never be guaranteed. Pascal had further imaging while on vacation in Europe which showed healing of the ACL. The scans we

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

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

In this post Sam teams up with Marc Keen from CrossFit Roppongi ( https://crossfitroppongi.com/ ) to discuss some common causes of shoulder pain and some strategies to deal with them. To see the post check out our instagram site: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMhS_LvTfbz/?igsh=cWF2aTFtdXJ3YzVj #shoulder #crossfit #physiotherapy #physiotherapist #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #training #strengthtraining

Have you ever noticed clicking sounds or pain in your jaw when talking or chewing? You may be experiencing a condition known as Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD). What is TMD? TMD is an umbrella term for conditions affecting the temporomandibular joints (TMJ), the muscles surrounding them, and related structures. Common symptoms include pain at rest, pain when speaking or eating, and clicking or popping noises when you move your jaw. Because the jaw is closely linked to the h

To see the video version check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMcJBNZzAQS/?igsh=bXZmNndobnp2cnls If you’ve ever had the misfortune of getting injured, you know the relief and excitement that comes when your doctor finally says you’re “cleared to return.” It’s natural to feel eager—sometimes too  eager—to jump straight back into your usual sport or activity. But here’s what many people don’t realize: being cleared simply means that, structurally, your m

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_

School’s out for the summer!!! For international school students in Tokyo, the summer is long and for student athletes the break between seasons is even longer. School sport often wraps up weeks before the end of the academic year and doesn't get started for several weeks after classes recommence. This means that players will often have up to 3 months at a time without structured practice or games. Whilst this does provide a chance to rest and recover both physically and ment

Pain in the wrist with yoga movements? In this video post Shizuka from Serenity Flow Yoga and I go through some movement modifications and mobilisations with movement to help address this common problem. https://www.instagram.com/p/DLB9KjfTvg6/?img_index=2&igsh=MWFiM3hoeXZ2MnNuZA== #yoga #physiotherapist #tokyo #physio #physiotherapy #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #wrist #pain

To see video demonstrations of the exercises described in this post, head on over to our instagram page! https://www.instagram.com/p/DJVB6bQz99z/?igsh=OXdjZ2gwMGNxZnY= #hiking #spring #physiotherapist #physio #physicaltherapist #tokyo #japan #injury #outdoors

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Concussion is a serious condition that is often misdiagnosed. In fact, it is thought that up to 50% of concussions are not identified, and failure to do so may result in prolonged recovery time and secondary issues. Here are some of the important things to watch for if someone is suspected of having sustained a concussion. To watch the video version of this post, check out our instagram clip: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHovAZXTdl1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODB

Just following on from a post that I did last month regarding the relevance of overtraining to different populations where I mentioned that overtraining can be relevant even if you don't consider yourself relatively fit. Check out the video version on our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGyzt0Dz731/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Picture of someone deadlifting in Tokyo Now another thing to consider is that if you are quite fit and in particul

Case study on a powerlifter with back pain Yoav is one of our brilliant trainers and also a former competitive powerlifter. To see the video version, check out the link below: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGO9WbNzkYa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Yoav started complaining of lower back pain after bumping back up his training. His symptoms were worse the morning after performing deadlifts and bench press. After gaining a full history, the first part of ou

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