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Kettlebell RDL / Hip Hinge

Kettlebell RDL / Hip Hinge I was first introduced to using the posterior kettlebell hip hinge / RDL as a learning strategy and exercise when I undertook the Functional Movement Screen Level 1 and 2 course several years ago.  The hip hinge is one of those fundamental...

The Goodmorning Exercise

The Goodmorning Exercise The goodmorning exercise is one of those exercises that require the individual to be able to hip hinge.  This is the same as the romanian deadlift and deadlift movement patterns.  In the goodmorning exercise the barbell is placed on ones...

What Is Osteitis Pubis?

What Is Osteitis Pubis?   Is an overuse injury affecting the groin.  Typically it occurs in individuals who are very active and participate in sport.  Sports such as AFL and soccer are related to an increased incidence in diagnosis of osteitis pubis. Osteitis...

Intro Workshop To Strength Training For Allied Health Professionals

Intro Workshop To Strength Training For Allied Health Professionals Principle Four Osteopathy and Elite Sports Performance have teamed up to run a 1 day practical workshop on Strength Training For The Allied Health Professional.  This will be a highly practical course...

Single Leg Calf Raise

Single Leg Calf Raise The single leg calf raise is a common exercise prescribed for strengthening the calf muscles.   In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Four Osteopathy demonstrate a single leg calf raise off the box....

Training Considerations Post Hamstring Injury

Training Considerations Post Hamstring Injury I was recently reading the article titled "Training Considerations after Hamstring Injury in Athletes" that was published in the National Strength and Conditioning Journal in 2009 and thought I would take this opportunity...

Powerband Hip Extension

Powerband Hip Extension The powerband hip extension exercise is a great one to perform as part of your movement prep or to get a client focusing on hip extension and using their glutes rather than performing inefficient movement or under recruiting their big hip...

Strength Training For Allied Health Professionals 1 Day Course

      Strength Training For The Allied Health Professional   This is a 1 day course designed specifically for the allied health professional (osteopath, physiotherapist, chiropractor, exercise physiologist, myotherapist and personal trainer). This...

Double Kettlebell Swing

Double Kettlebell Swing The kettlebell is probably one of the most versatile training tools out there in the market and can be used for training all areas of the body.  The kettlebell swing is one of those great exercises that can be used to train the posterior chain...

3 Point Kneeling Thoracic Mobiliser Drill With Stable ScapTx joint

3 Point Kneeling Thoracic Mobiliser Drill With Stable ScapTx joint This is simply another variation on the 3 point kneeling thoracic spine mobility drill that we have seen a previous blog post by osteopath Heath Williams.  By placing the hand on the head we are...

Work Your Core and Upper Body In The Same Exercise

Work Your Core and Upper Body In The Same Exercise The Push Up to Pike is a great way to train your upper body and core in the same exercise.  This video demonstrates this exercise with the use of some carpet sliders.  However it can also be performed using a TRX,...

What Is Hip Bursitis?

What Is Hip Bursitis? Is a condition affecting the trochanteric bursa which is located on the side of the hip.  The bursa are small sacs of fluid which lie near where bone tendon passes over bone around joints.  When the bursa become aggravated they become inflamed...

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