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The Box Squat
The Box Squat The box squat is one of my go to strength and conditioning exercises for the lower body because it is great for building posterior chain strength, as well as being a great exercise for those who have trouble squatting due to knee issues. In the image...
Reactive Neuromuscular Training RNT
Reactive Neuromuscular Training RNT I was first introduced to the concept of reactive neuromuscular training RNT when completing my FMS and SFMA certifications with the Functional Movement Systems. The idea being that if we look to exaggerate ones dysfunction or...
Training The Whole Body, Not Just Isolated Regions
Training The Whole Body, Not Just Isolated Regions In the videos below you will see VU osteopathy student Ema demonstrating a number of exercises that looks to integrate the whole body. These include: Anti rotation (anterior load hold) with lunge Anterior lunge with...
Vertical Pull Exercise With A Bit Of Rotation
Vertical Pull Exercise With A Bit Of Rotation In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a neutral grip vertical pull (lat pull down) exercise with a touch of rotation to challenge the pulling movement pattern and...
Dumbbell Press Hinge and Row Exercise
Dumbbell Press Hinge and Row Exercise In the video below you will see osteopath combining a number of different exercises into one so to maximise training of the body in a short period of time. This includes the dumbbell shoulder press, dumbbell hinge and dumbbell...
Painful Weak and Stiff Shoulder Rehab Strategies
Painful Weak and Stiff Shoulder Rehab Strategies In the videos below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a number of shoulder girdle and thoracic spine mobility exercises as well as push and pull exercises that have been tailored to...
Rehab For An Irritable Shoulder
Rehab For An Irritable Shoulder In the videos below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a number of exercises focusing on the muscles of their shoulder girdle to build strength through range. These are based on the outcomes of the clients...
Post Knee Meniscus Tear Prehab / Rehab Exercise Strategies
Post Knee Meniscus Tear Prehab / Rehab Exercise Strategies In the videos below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a number of different exercises that are aimed at maintaining strength and stability in the hip complex, balance and control...
1/2 Between a Downward Dog and Wall Hand Stand Shoulder and Thoracic Spine Mobiliser
1/2 Between A Downward Dog and Wall Hand Stand Shoulder and Thoracic Spine Mobiliser In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams performing a wall supported shoulder and thoracic spine mobiliser. I quite like this exercise over others because it demands...
Hinge Pattern Training For Deadlift and Squatting
Hinge Pattern Training For Deadlift and Squatting In the videos below you will see osteopath Nathan Burke practising a stick assisted hinge pattern, followed up with sumo stance deadlift and box squat. The sumo stance deadlift and box squat both aim to load the hip...
Post Arthroscope Knee Rehab Strategies
Post Arthroscope Knee Rehab Strategies In the video below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients demonstrating a number of exercises that have been incorporated into their program at approximately the 6 week mark following a knee arthroscope that...
Thinking Of Training Your Core / Some P4O Exercise Ideas
Thinking Of Training Your Core / Some P4O Exercise Ideas In the images and videos below you will see both osteopath Heath Williams and several P4O clients demonstrating some core/trunk focused exercises that have been prescribed as part of their rehab or performance...