Exact Physiotherapy

28/03/2023

30/11/2022

Summer is here and we have Archies thongs in stock and selling fast.

Archies are great for supporting your feet much better than normal thongs, eliminating the need to grip them with your toes, and are much more resistant to blow-outs too!

If you'd like to get your hands on some for yourself or your loved ones (last minute Xmas gift maybe?) give us a call or come in and see us.

28/11/2022

Rows of all kinds are a popular exercise for growing and strengthening the upper back muscles.

Do this exercise well and your upper back will get stronger and beneficial flow-on effects may include improved posture, reduced stress on your neck and shoulders, etc.

To do this exercise well use your shoulder blades!
- Bring them together as you pull backwards
- Let them move apart as your arms come forwards
- Keep them away from your ears!

If you are having trouble with this or similar exercises, or are looking to get started with them but have neck, back or shoulder issues please get in touch so we can help you out

17/11/2022

When you want to isolate a specific muscle with an exercise, SLOW DOWN and DO NOT USE MOMENTUM to help the movement.

As shown in this video with simple example of a bicep curl, if the goal is to isolate the muscles of the upper arm that bend your elbow, keep your other joints as still as you can while performing the exercise.

There are many reasons to isolate specific muscles and many reasons to use them together with others.

If you would like guidance on when to use or not use isolation exercises to reach your specific goals please get in touch with us!

17/11/2022

The lat pulldown is a very common exercise aimed at increasing the strength, endurance and/or size of a large muscle that runs from the lower back to the shoulder called the latissimus dorsi.

When performing a lat pulldown DO NOT pull the bar down behind your head, as this places excessive stress on the structures of your neck and shoulder with a movement that is not functional at all.

Instead always pull the bar down in front of your head while keeping your head and neck aligned over the rest of your body.

01/11/2022

Any posture held for too long can lead to issues such as pain, fatigue or even injury, but postures that stress isolated body-parts are much more likely to cause issues.

Standing with all your weight on one leg or with your pelvis way out in front of your ribcage are two good examples of problematic postures that can lead to musculoskeletal issues.

Standing in a more neutral posture allows the stress of holding your body up against gravity to be shared throughout your body rather than concentrated in only a few places, thus decreasing the likelihood of overloading any individual body-part.

31/10/2022

Consistency is key when it comes to fitness. It’s the little things that can make the biggest difference, like:
👉 Getting more steps into your day
👉 Setting small, specific fitness goals
👉 Being kind to yourself

What's your top tip for staying motivated? 🏃‍♀️

31/10/2022

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. This self-care Sunday, make the time to do something nice for yourself.

31/10/2022

Vegetables are full of nutrients that can keep you healthy and can lower the risk of developing disease.

Check out this handy guide to see what different serves of veggies look like. 🥬🥕🌽