Austin Performance Sports Therapy

26/03/2026

25/03/2026

Fuel your day the right way 🔥
Smoked salmon, perfectly poached eggs, and a bed of spinach — packed with protein, healthy fats, and micronutrients to keep you energised, focused, and recovering strong 💪
Simple. Clean. Effective.

21/03/2026

Even the smallest step forward is still progress 💭

Consistency beats perfection every time. It’s not about massive leaps—it’s about showing up, putting in the work, and moving just a little bit closer to your goal each day.
Keep going. You’re further than you think. 💪

20/03/2026

Shoulder pain, stiffness, or poor overhead movement? This often comes down to one thing… scapular rhythm 👇

Your shoulder blade and arm are designed to move together. When that timing is off, you’ll start to see compensation patterns, reduced mobility, and eventually discomfort or injury.
Wall angels are a simple but effective way to assess and improve this 👌

✔️ Can you keep your lower back, arms, and wrists in contact with the wall?
✔️ Do your shoulders shrug or lose position as you move?
✔️ Is one side different to the other?

These are all signs your shoulder mechanics need attention.

Slow it down, stay controlled, and focus on quality over quantity — this is where real progress happens.

Save this for your next upper body session and give it a try 💥

18/03/2026

Marathon season is in full swing 🏃‍♂️🔥

Early mornings, long runs, tired legs… and that constant battle between your mind and body — it’s all part of the process.

Whether you’re chasing a PB, running your first race, or just trying to stay consistent… you’re putting in the work and that counts 💪

How’s your training going right now?
👇 Be honest…

• Feeling strong and on track?
• Struggling with niggles or motivation?
• Just getting started?

Drop it in the comments — let’s share the highs, the struggles, and everything in between 👇

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16/03/2026

The shoulder joint is one of the most complex and mobile joints in the human body. Its design allows us to lift, rotate, push, pull, and throw with a huge range of motion.

The main joint is the glenohumeral joint, formed by the humerus (upper arm bone) and the glenoid of the scapula (shoulder blade), with support from the clavicle (collarbone). This ball-and-socket structure gives the shoulder its incredible mobility.
Stability is provided by the rotator cuff muscles, surrounding ligaments, and the labrum, which helps keep the head of the humerus centred in the socket during movement.

Physiologically, the shoulder works as part of a system including the scapula, muscles of the upper back, and the thoracic spine to create smooth and controlled movement.
Because the shoulder prioritises mobility over stability, it’s also one of the most commonly injured joints in sport and everyday life.

Understanding how it works is the first step to stronger, healthier shoulders. 💪

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12/03/2026

Your shoulders are one of the most mobile joints in the body, which makes them incredible for movement… but also more vulnerable to injury. Here are some of the most common shoulder issues I see in clinic 👇

🔹 Sprains – Damage to the ligaments that stabilise the joint, often caused by a fall or sudden force through the shoulder.
🔹 Strains – Overstretching or tearing of muscles or tendons around the shoulder, commonly from overuse or heavy lifting.
🔹 Inflammation – Conditions like tendonitis or bursitis where the tissues around the joint become irritated, usually from repetitive movements.
🔹 Frozen Shoulder – Stiffness and pain caused by tightening of the joint capsule, leading to a significant loss of movement.
🔹 Dislocations – When the head of the upper arm bone pops out of the shoulder socket, often from trauma or high-impact sport.
🔹 Shoulder Impingement – When tendons or bursae get compressed in the joint, typically causing pain when lifting the arm overhead.

🏃‍♂️ Shoulder injuries are common in sports that involve repetitive overhead or high-impact movement, such as:

⚾ Throwing sports (baseball, cricket)
🏊 Swimming
🎾 Tennis & badminton
🏉 Rugby
🏋️ Weight training / CrossFit
⚽ Football goalkeepers

Looking after shoulder strength, mobility and technique can go a long way in preventing these injuries and keeping you performing at your best 💪

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21/01/2026

Ever wondered how your shoulder REALLY works? Learn the anatomy, key movements, and best stretches to stay strong and pain-free! 💪

21/12/2025

Merry Christmas to one and all. What a magical time of year. Love to everyone 💕

11/10/2025

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend💪

09/09/2025

💪 Strengthen your spine, strengthen your life! 🦴
In these short videos, I’ll guide you through simple yet powerful exercises that target the muscles supporting your spine. Building strength here not only improves posture and stability but also helps protect against injury and keeps you moving with confidence.

Check them out and start adding these to your routine today! 🙌

Watch my full spine breakdown video on YouTube using the link in my bio

27/08/2025

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