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Stretching Myths and Misconceptions - Part 9: Is Stretching Useless
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


Some aspects of rehab really are this simple
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


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...


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...


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...


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: Emerson - Record-setting Hockey Goalie!
We featured Emerson here in a previous client post. He was recently honoured with an award for being the oldest goalie to play in a world...


There Are No Compulsory Exercises
There's no exercise that you have to do!! (to watch the video of this post check out our instagram page https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ...


Why do things tend to hurt on the same side of the body
Check out the video version! When I'm going through a clinical history with a client, a common theme often emerges, that past injuries...


Tokyo Living Podcast Health Snippets - Weight Loss and Osteoarthritis
On this episode I discuss the latest research regarding the effect of weight loss on knee osteoarthritis. https://open.spotify.com/episod...


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...


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...


The Silver Lining of Rehab
Being injured and going through rehab isn't fun. For starters, you're in pain, which by definition is an unpleasant experience, your...


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...


Youtube Video: ow to use BLOOD FLOW RESTRICTION technique for muscle growth and recovery, by a physical therapist!
https://youtu.be/njRJAuA-1-8 Our clinical director and head physiotherapist, Sam, explains the benefits and how to utilize BFR for...


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...


Is you rehab fully preparing you to return to full function?
The essence of musculoskeletal rehabilitation is taking a patient from where they currently are (often a state of pain, functional...


Zone 2 Cardio: Part 2
#physiotherapy #physio #osteopathy #osteo #physiotherapytokyo #physiogym #rehab #injury #recovery #rehabilitation #workhardrecoverhard...


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...
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