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Ironedge Aqua Bag Slug Review
Ironedge Aqua Bag Slug The Ironedge aqua bag slug is the ultimate training tool for unstable training applications. The aqua bag is easily assembled, and the amount of water added can be adjusted to suit your training needs. The bag comes with 4 grip options that...
Grip Strength Training AGAIN!!!!
Grip Strength Training AGAIN!!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BoK_kgKBZV7/?hl=en&taken-by=osteoheathprinciple4osteopathy In the videos and images below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing some pull ups using a number of...
Improving Movement Quality / Simple Strategies
Improving Movement Quality / Simple Strategies I am very much a believer in there being no such thing as a bad exercise or movement, with the key thing being what is the reasoning behind why an exercise or movement is prescribed and performed a particular way. There...
Shoulder Prehabilitation
Shoulder Prehabiltation https://www.instagram.com/p/BoGYjQhhMSv/?hl=en&taken-by=osteoheathprinciple4osteopathy Prehabilitation is the process of optimizing physical functionality preoperatively to enable the individual to maintain a normal level of function during...
Kettlebell Exercise Combintation
Kettlebell Exercise Combination In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a great kettlebell exercise movement combination (Swing, Squat, Lunge, Transfer Squat, Lunge, Swing). This exercise integrates a number...
Shoulder Girdle Assessment Strategies
Shoulder Girdle Assessment Strategies Again When it comes to assessing the shoulder girdle we need to look at a number of key components, these being local biomechanics (range of motion/flexibility/mobility), isolated and integrated strength (specific muscles and...
What Does Your Osteopathy Clinic Look Like?
What Does Your Osteopathy Clinic Look Like? At Principle Four Osteopathy it is pretty clear what our biases are when you walk into our clinic waiting area. Our clinic waiting area is enclosed within our strength and conditioning / exercise space that our osteopathy...
Thoracic Spine Mobility Strategies
Thoracic Spine Mobility Strategies In the videos below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating three different spinal movement exercises that aim to mobilise the spine in all three planes - sagittal, frontal and transverse. There are many...
Everyone Has A Choice When It Comes To Their Health and Wellbeing In The Workplace
Everyone Has A Choice When It Comes To Their Health And Wellbeing In The Workplace When it comes to looking after your own health and wellbeing, there is no one else apart from yourself who controls this and can change this. Now I fully understand how busy life can...
Calf Strain Rehab Strategies
Calf Strain Rehab Strategies In the videos below you will see a few examples of some exercises prescribed as part of our clients rehab from a calf strain. Please note, this is not the complete program which addressess flexibility/mobility, balance/stability,...
Doorway Supported Hip Flexor Stretch
Doorway Supported Hip Flexor Stretch In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a doorway supported hip flexor stretch. Equipment requirements are simple and include a chair and open doorway. Place the chair on the otherside...
Alternating Tall Kneeling Lunge
Alternating Tall Kneeling Lunge In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a kettlebell rack one (one side) whilst lunging backwards and transitioning to a tall kneeling position before stepping up again with the opposite leg. This is then...