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Calf Myofascial Release Using A Kettlebell

Calf Myofascial Release Using A Kettlebell If you are looking to mobilise your calf muscles and you dont have a foam roller or other similar tool to use, then look no further than the kettlebell.  The kettlebell is a great alternative to use and one can rest their leg...

Split Kneeling Stance Core Training

Split Kneeling Stance Core Training In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a split kneeling stance core training exercise that requires you to stabilise through the hip and torso as you move the weight plate...

Kneeling Pallof Press – Core Training

Kneeling Pallof Press - Core Training In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a seated Pallof press to a tall kneeling pallof press.  The combined movements integrated with the pallof press places different demands on the...

Single Arm Kettlebell Lunge to RDL

Single Arm Kettlebell Lunge to RDL In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a single arm kettlebell posterior lunge to single arm kettlebell deadlift.  This is a great combination of exercises because it loads up...

Breathing Patterns and Functional Movement

Breathing Patterns and Functional Movement I was recently reading the article titled "Breathing pattern disorders and functional movement" that was authored by Helen Bradley and Joseph Esformes and published in the International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy in...

Closed Chain Loading Through The Upper Limb

Closed Chain Loading Through The Upper Limb In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a closed chain loading exercise that focuses on managing gentle load through range of movement of the wrists, elbows and shoulder girdle. ...

Overhead Powerband Lateral Band Walk

Overhead Powerband Lateral Band Walk In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing an overhead powerband lateral band walk.  This is a great exercise for training ones lateral chain.   This is a progression on the...

Assessing The Athlete

Assessing The Athlete I was recently reading the article titled "Athletic ability assessment: A movement assessment protocol for athletes" that was published by Ian McKeown, Kristie Taylor-McKeown, Carl Woods and Nick Ball in The International Journal of Sports...

Bent Over Row Using The Multi Grip Bar

Bent Over Row Using The Multi Grip Bar In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a bent over row using the multigrip bar.  This is a great tool to use for this exercise as it allows you to adopt varying hand...

Calf Raises – Building Strength

Calf Raises - Building Strength In the videos below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a barbell and single leg bent knee calf raise.  This exercise was prescribed as part of the treatment for rehabilitation of an achilles tendinopathy...

Barbell Calf Raises

Barbell Calf Raises The barbell calf raise is a great exercise to perform if you are unable to gain access to a more isolated calf machine.  From my perspective this exercise also teaches control and requires the individual to be able to statically hold weight and...

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