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Shoulder Pain in Yoga, Part 1
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


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...


Stretching Myths and Misconceptions #6 - Stretching Makes Muscles Longer
(To view the video version, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPKsJcBEv93/?igsh=NHF4Zng3N210dHN4 So when we...


The Dreaded "Yoga Butt" - Partner Post with Serenity Flow Yoga
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...


Client Highlight- Pascal, Part 3: Successful ACL Healing Using the Cross Bracing Protocol
Regular viewers will be familiar with Pascal, who underwent the revolutionary cross-bracing protocol following an ACL injury earlier in...


Heel Pain in Football and Soccer Players
Pain in the back of the heel in many sports and physical activities is often a sign of Achilles Tendinopathy. However, kicking sports...


Do Topical Pain-Relieving Patches Really Work?
Topical pain-relieving patches — or “shippu” — are everywhere in Japan. If you’ve ever tweaked your back, strained your shoulder, or...


Shoulder Injuries in CrossFit - Part 2
In part 2 of this series, Sam and Marc Keen from CrossFit Roppongi continue their discussion on strategies to deal with shoulder pain in...


Meet Our New Physiotherapist - Samson Fong
Samson is a physiotherapist passionate about helping people return to the activities they love. A sports enthusiast himself, he has...


Bullet Proof Your Hamstrings - Part 2
In part 2 of our series on exercises for hamstring injury prevention Sam and Magnus go over some more advanced exercises including the...


Strength Training for Running: Optimise Performance and Reduce Injury Risk
(Check out the clip on our instagram page) https://www.instagram.com/p/DNjQrbuTaF5/?igsh=MTV3MHhpdmNlaHZwcg== The Recent Debut of Hyrox...


Wrist Pain in Yoga - Part 2
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...


Shoulder Injuries in CrossFit - Part 1
In this post Sam teams up with Marc Keen from CrossFit Roppongi ( https://crossfitroppongi.com/ ) to discuss some common causes of...


Clicking or Pain in the Jaw? Understanding TMD
Have you ever noticed clicking sounds or pain in your jaw when talking or chewing? You may be experiencing a condition known as...


Cleared by doctor does not mean good to go
To see the video version check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMcJBNZzAQS/?igsh=bXZmNndobnp2cnls If you’ve ever...


Stretching Myths and Misconceptions Part 4 - "Stretching is the Best Thing to Improve Flexibility"
For the video version, check out our instagram page https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMRE3tFz6NC/?igsh=MWVlaWFlZ3Iwa2RkbA== When most...


Exercises to bullet-proof your hamstrings
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 Off-Season Training Load Management for Youth Athletes
School’s out for the summer!!! For international school students in Tokyo, the summer is long and for student athletes the break between...


Wrist Pain in Yoga: Part
Pain in the wrist with yoga movements? In this video post Shizuka from Serenity Flow Yoga and I go through some movement modifications...


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== )...
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