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

In this clip, Sam is back with Marc from Roppongi CrossFit to continue discussing CrossFit-related injuries. In this first of a two-part series, Sam and Marc discuss CrossFit-related lower back pain. To see the clips, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DPpOHjgE110/?igsh=cmpxeXduNXduNmRi #CrossFit #Tokyo #Training #LowerBackPain #Squats #Physiotherapy #Physiotherapy #Physio

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 no more than 10% per week to reduce your risk of overuse injury. As load management is one of the cornerstones of injury prevention, this is generally sound advice. However, there’s a great deal of nuance behind this seemingly simple guideline. Below are some important factors to keep in mind when applying the 10% rule. 1. Your Current Trai

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

(To view the video version, head over to our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPKsJcBEv93/?igsh=NHF4Zng3N210dHN4 So when we stretch we are able to move a joint further so that must mean we're making the muscle longer. With all the research that has been conducted in relation to mechanism of flexibility increase post stretching, the only mechanism that has been rigorously supported is increased tolerance to stretch. So essentially the brain and nervous system is

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

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

This topic is a sensitive and serious one. The "salaryman" culture in Japan has a negative reputation, and for good reason. The fact that there is a specific term in the Japanese language for death by overwork is evidence that this is a serious problem. Listen to learn more. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Buto04VDUXnZgdoGw4Gaf?si=_V9FYHViSZyo8jFIxEATcg #tokyo #health #fitness #pain #rehabilitation

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

Topical pain-relieving patches — or “shippu”  — are everywhere in Japan. If you’ve ever tweaked your back, strained your shoulder, or felt sore after a long day, chances are someone has handed you one of these cooling or warming patches. They’re available over the counter at any pharmacy, or you might get a stronger version prescribed by your doctor. They’re popular with everyone from office workers to athletes. But do they actually work — or are they just expensive stickers

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

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

In part 2 of our series on exercises for hamstring injury prevention Sam and Magnus go over some more advanced exercises including the nordic curl, the RDL and the kettlebell swing. Check out the clips on our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/p/DN1PQa55lO1/?img_index=1&igsh=N2VveHVpaWpuMzN0 If you are struggling with sports-related soft tissue injury or are after some advice on injury prevention, come in and see one of our experienced physios today. A shout out to our

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 talk about some of the health benefits that onsen offer. https://open.spotify.com/episode/1OwFPTEvu1KLKMGYwFm3Du?si=qhyFPwdiTP-9F7h1dOrbLw https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000723509110 #japan #onsen #health #fitness #tokyo

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

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On this episode I discuss the intrinsic health benefits of Japan's "station culture" https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/tokyo-living/id1553980433?i=1000721572839 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XKRAmRTQYIFgnfB5MLW9X?si=7a3qNRx2Sqe30RG1Fat0Mw #tokyo #japan #health #wellness #fitness

For the video version, check out our instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DNHNa8szCAt/?igsh=MTE0Yjg1bmczZ3lkcg== We’ve all felt it — that annoying “tight” spot that seems to beg for a good stretch. The instinct is simple: Tight muscle = needs stretching. But it’s not always that straightforward. For most people, muscle tightness isn’t something you actually feel  until you move that muscle towards its end range of motion. And here’s the surprising part — that sensat