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Back Extension With Band Resistance
Back Extension With Band Resistance In the video below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy performing a lower back extension exercise with a resistance band. The band adds an added challenge (increased resistance) as you move away from...
Stretching Your Body After A Long Drive
Stretching Your Body After A Long Drive In the images below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy demonstrating a number of spinal, lower limb and upper limb stretches that one can perform following a long drive. Keep things simple and...
Backfitpro – McGill – Back Mechanic & McGill Method Level 3 Course Review
Backfitpro - McGill - Back Mechanic & McGill Method Level 3 Course Review https://www.instagram.com/p/BpeGxj2g9bF/?hl=en&taken-by=crossfitmoreland Just this weekend gone I attended the two workshops (Back Mechanic and McGill Method Level 3 - High Performance...
Working Within Your Vehicle Tips
Working With Your Vehicle Tips The office these days is not just confined to the traditional desk and chair and more and more workers are having to work in all sorts of environments. The vehicle is certainly a common location for many workers who are required to...
Manual Handling Tips
Manual Handling Tips Next time you are required to carry a box, take a look at how you are holding it and carrying it. Get a good grip on the item, keep it close to your body and use a lifting aid where possible i.e. trolley. Static holds, awkward holds and carries...
Elevated Sumo Deadlift
Elevated Sumo Deadlift In the image below you will see osteopath Nathan Burke of Beaconsfield Osteopathy demonstrating an elevated sumo deadlift. This exercise was prescribed in preference to the conventional deadlift because it allows for Nathan to maintain a more...
Hip Bridge Exercise Variations
Hip Bridge Exercise Variations In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a hip bridge with ball between legs (to combine adductor involvement, with knee control and glute/hamstring focus) as well as a marching hip bridge (to...
Shoulder Rehab Exercises
Shoulder Rehab Exercises In the video below you will see some mobility, stability and control exercises prescribed for a recent client who is dealing with what presents as shoulder impingement (secondary) + rotator cuff involvement. Rather than just prescribing...
Upper Body Vertical Push Pattern With Instability
Upper Body Vertical Push Pattern With Instability In the video below you will see osteopath Nathan Burke of Beaconsfield Osteopathy performing an upper body vertical push pattern with instability (weights placed on either side of the barbell with bands) to challenge...
Office Workstation Desk Set Up Tips & Stretching / Mobility Strategies
Office Workstation Desk Set Up Tips & Stretching / Mobility Strategies In the videos below you will see osteopath Heath Williams of Principle Four Osteopathy providing you with some simple tips and strategies to improve your office, home or mobile workstation set...
Integrating Lower Limb With Push/Pull Patterns
Integrating Lower Limb With Push/Pull Patterns In the videos below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a number of exercises that look to integrate the lower limb, trunk and upper body. In these videos you will see movements trained...
Single Leg RDL With Stick Support
Single Leg RDL With Stick Support In the image below you will see one of Principle Four Osteopathy clients performing a single leg hip hinge (RDL) using the stick anteriorly to assist with stability and control so that a greater range of movement can be explored and...