This is TRUE Athletic Performance: Why the Best Athlete is Never the Strongest in the Gym
True performance = [The biomechanics of improved mobility (Greater Range of motion & control)] X [Strength/Power (Force able to be applied)] Equations truly are a beautiful thing. They represent the most simple way to describe a phenomenon with a high level of accuracy. The True Performance equation There are a number of factors that…
See MoreWhy you are Always Stiff, Tired and Sore
If you have been following along, you will know that mobility is incredibly important for optimal health and performance. However, you will also know that it is poorly understood. Today I want to talk about why mobility is a function of our daily lives and the activities we do, along with why we must train…
See MoreRUN FOREST RUN
By Sarah Antico | Exercise Physiologist With the running season fast approaching, now is the optimal time to consider how best to approach the race of your choice. It is easy to get caught up in the buzz of training, especially if it’s your first big race so here are a few handy tips to…
See MorePutting Research Into Your Rehab – Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain (PFP) has a high prevalence in general practice, orthopaedic, and sports settings. Pain is exacerbated by tasks which increase patellofemoral joint (PFJ) loading including running, squatting and stair negotiation, with occupational and physical capacity often reduced. The condition affects a wide range of ages, often beginning in early adolescence. Between 71 and 91%…
See MorePutting Research Into Your Rehab – Patellar Tendinopathy
One of the most common injuries suffered by athletes and gym-goers is tendinopathy, more commonly known as tendinitis, however this term is technically incorrect as ‘itis’ means inflammation and this is not thought to play a big role in most tendon issues. Tendinopathy is an overuse injury of the tendon that results in degeneration of…
See MoreDon’t let your pain free dysfunction turn into injury
In our first Video Blog find out from MTP Founder Luke Kane, what makes Move Train Perform different to other physical therapy practices and how understanding your movement roadblocks can improve your performance and reduce your risk of injury.
See MoreThe single most important movement CrossFit…
Q: What is the most important movement in CrossFit/Weightlifting/Sports/Life…..? Not the squat.Not the deadlift.Not the clean.Not the snatch.Not the swing.Not a box jump.Not kipping…. None of these are the most important movement in CrossFit or in any form of fitness for that matter. However, they do all contain THE most important movement as part of…
See MoreThe most important meal of the day!
By Rebecca Chin – MTP Dietitian We all know breakfast is the most important meal of the day because it kickstarts our metabolism and provides us with the energy we need to focus and concentrate throughout the day– nothing new here. However, a key nutrient many of us seem to fall short of, particularly at…
See MoreMANAGING DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS (DOMS)
By Angela Hills, Sports and Remedial Massage Therapist. For some of us this time of year signifies the start (or end) of the Crossfit season. For others it marks the start of another sporting season, possibly soccer, AFL, rugby, netball, hockey or one of the many running events that take place in Sydney. Regardless of…
See MoreEXPERIMENTS IN THE KITCHEN: CAULIFLOWER RICE
MTP Sports Dietitian Juliana Lisboa’s newest series of articles as she aims to challenge herself and try new things in the kitchen. I may have mentioned this before, but for those who missed it, I’m not a very skilled cook. In a weird way, it makes eating healthy pretty easy, and very simple – have…
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