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5 Reasons Why Tools In Toolboxes Are A Problem
This blogpost is part of The Female Athlete - Level 2 handout. I’m seeing too much of the “biopsychosocial” acknowledgment but persistent use of the... Read More
Why the Biopsychosocial Model is like Pancakes and not like Omelettes
Pancakes. A tradition for some and one that usually evokes memories of beautiful times eating decadent comfort food. Just 3 simple ingredients form the basis... Read More
Are Your Cues Holding Your Clients Back?
Introduction One of the most common questions I get asked when teaching my courses is “what cue do you use to teach this?” It’s an... Read More
Words Have Power – What Kind of Scars Are You Leaving Your Clients?
Scars are interesting things...for some they represent injury and imperfection...for me, they represent just what an amazing body we have that can heal itself and... Read More
The Postural Structural Biomechanical (PSB) Model – It’s Time To Let It Go!
A different kind of blog post today. Today, I am going to tell you a bit of a story of change, one where I had... Read More
Adam Meakins on The Physio Detective Podcast
Adam Meakins is a high profile UK physiotherapist on social media. He is known as The Sports Physio and is fairly controversial in his approach... Read More
Important Announcement – New location and days
Hello everyone. This post is about some history, some announcements and the future! The History So Far... 3 years ago, I left Penshurst Physiotherapy Centre.... Read More
CrossFit Games Open 16.1 – A Different Perspective For Warm Up and Cool Down
Hi All!! It's that time of the year again. Since I started writing these, every man and his dog now has their advice out there...fair... Read More
The “Bulletproof” Your Pelvic Floor Routine for Weights
Stress Urinary Incontinence affects many women throughout the world. Up to 50% of women who exercise experience some sort of bladder leakage. You don't have... Read More
CrossFit and Physios – What Some Coaches and Athletes Want Physios To Know
I recently gave a talk for the Australian Physiotherapy Association Sports Physiotherapy Group on how to treat CrossFit athletes from the beginner to the elite.... Read More
A letter to all partners out there…from your partner’s physio…
Dear Mrs Smith, Thank you for considering my requests for John. John has a serious condition of the neck and back called “Football Finals Season” in... Read More
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 10 – Child's Pose Complex – Level 2
Level 1 is on your knees. Level 2 is on your toes...the whole time! Thanks to Rom Riad from Live Active Personal Training for modelling.
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 9 – Spider-Man/Batman Complex v2
This exercise is similar to v1 but includes some extra twisting. Not shown is the side bending you can do when in the axial rotation... Read More
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 8 – Cossack Stretches
These exercises are good for balance and opening up the hips into ABDuction but get overdone a lot... Only do these exercises after you have... Read More
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 7 – Squats With A Twist
Finally we are getting deep into the flexion range of the hips. We have gone into calming the neural system, moving through into the lunge... Read More
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 6 – Dynamic Hip FADDER
This is my favourite. I can turn up, do some bear crawls and these and I will be good to squat in 5mins or less.
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 5 – Child's Pose Complex – Level 1
This Child's Pose Complex - Level 1 is a nice way to integrate a lot of different movements.
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 4 – Spider-Man/Batman Complex v1
This is a nice complex of movements. It allows the thorax, back, hips, knees and sciatic nerves to warm up through movement.
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 3 – Sciatic Nerve Mobilizations
OK...this is one of my "go-to" exercises. If you have back pain or an easily flared up nervous system, just check with your health professional... Read More
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 2 – Scoops v2
This drill is is another variation of the Scoops exercise - again, it is a sciatic nerve mobilisation. Keep the movement primarily in the hips... Read More
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills 1 – See-Saw Walks / Scoops v1
This is a great exercise for getting the Sciatic nerve warmed up as well as learning how to dissociate your hips from your back. Be... Read More
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills – The Theory
So the upcoming 10 exercises will publish over the next 2 weeks are to help improve how your hips move. These are some of the... Read More
Hip Mobility / Flexibility / Stability Drills – A Free Series
Just a quick post to let you know that from next week (Aug 17), I will be posting on Monday to Friday for 2 weeks... Read More
Stressed? This is the easiest relaxation technique you will ever do
I have used this technique for nearly a decade now...I recently did it in Chicago for someone while having dinner with Sandy Hilton (from Entropy... Read More
Is The Stork Test For The SIJ Useful Or Relevant?
Please note...in this article, I will give away yet another clinical "secret" that has contributed to my successful treatment of SIJ conditions...this post is mainly... Read More
A quick update
i want to thank everyone who follows my blog. I have some projects coming along so I thought I would whet your appetite and hopefully... Read More
Core Stability Podcast with Brad Sheppard from CPTW
Last week, I had the privilege of having a chat with Brad Sheppard from Create PT Wealth, a business coaching group based in Australia. Brad... Read More
CrossFit Games Open 15.2 Tips and Advice.
Well, that was not too unexpected. A repeat of 14.2 is the workout for 15.2. it is good to compare events and see how... Read More
CrossFit Open 15.1 and 15.1a Thoughts and Advice
It is time! CrossFit Games Open - 15.1 is AMRAP 9mins 15 TTB 10 Deadlift 115/75lbs 5 Snatches 115/75lbs... 15.1a is 6mins to get a... Read More
How to Activate Your Pelvic Floor With Breath Holding For Lifting / CrossFit / Everyday Life!
This blog post is for EVERYONE - Men and Women!!! It will improve your performance and improve your symptoms. Everyone knows you should activate your... Read More
Flat Butt / Glutes? Start To Work It With Ideal Posture
Do you want a bit of "junk in the trunk"? A bit more booty? Are you quad dominant and struggle to "activate" your glutes and... Read More
SERIOUS WARNING – If you do any releases to your Psoas or Abs, you MUST READ THIS
Today, I want to tell you a story of something that happened to a good friend of mine this weekend...but first, some context... Does this... Read More
The ITB – 5 things you probably haven’t thought about doing to help it
Consider this patient: Sarah* is a 38yo female runner training for a half-marathon "fun run" develops pain over the outside of the knee. It hurts... Read More
Back Injury – A Physio’s Experience
As a Physio, I know what to do when I get an injury...theoretically... You see, we are taught how to listen and assess and work... Read More
Ep 3 of The Physio Detective Podcast – A quick chat with Luke Summers
Luke Summers from CrossFit Football and Power Athlete HQ sits down with Antony The Physio Detective Lo. First question - What is CrossFit Football and... Read More
Ep 1 of The Physio Detective Podcast. Antony Lo with Kirksman Teo, Lachlan Rowston and Blocker Walsh
Antony is joined by Kirksman Teo of Lifthard, Lachlan Rowston of CrossFit Creature and Blocker Walsh of CrossFit Creature and CrossFit Scorch. Kirksman Teo discusses... Read More
Antony Lo on Power Athlete Radio Episode 85
This post was originally published at http://powerathletehq.com/2014/12/13/power-athlete-radio-episode-85-antony-lo-physio-detective/ by Cali Hinzman. Antony the “Physio Detective” Lo joins us for this weeks episode of PA Radio. The group discusses new... Read More
Antony Lo 2hr chat at Power Athlete HQ – raw, unscripted and unedited!
This was originally posted at http://powerathletehq.com/2014/07/31/physio/ by Luke Summers. Follow the link to watch the video. The Power Athlete crew sits down with our friend Antony Lo,... Read More
Antony Lo on Power Athlete Radio Episode 49
This post is originally from http://powerathletehq.com/2014/04/01/power-athlete-radio-episode/ written by Luke Summers. Click on the link to go to the website and listen - you can stream it... Read More
Ep 2 of The Physio Detective Podcast – Lori Forner (Continence and Womens Health Physio) and Antony Lo discuss the pelvic floor
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to present the "Bulletproof" Your Girls seminar to athletes and coaches at CrossFit Cuties. Many thanks to Sim Irvine,... Read More
Gout – my personal journey
This is not a typical blog post. This is about my personal suffering and pain (which is nothing in the big scheme of things). If... Read More
When is a muscle REALLY weak? #Physiorant
It's been a while - sorry - big plans with seminars and mentoring so I apologise...but I had to wrote about something today because I... Read More
How Deep Should I Squat – To 90 degrees For Safety? [Rant Warning!]
OK, I don't often rant online...but I have to on this one. The pictures/memes I have posted should give you an idea of where I... Read More
CrossFit Open Workout 14.5 – Tips and Suggestions
Well, burpees and thrusters were left on the list and that is what we got...with spice! You won't be saved by the clock...you will either... Read More
CrossFit Open 14.4 – Tips and Suggestions
A chipper! I love chippers. not because I am good at them but because there is work to be done. I might keep going until... Read More
CrossFit Open WOD 14.3 – Tips and Suggestions
So finally the heaviest weights ever come out! This is going to jack your back and it is going to test your mental fortitude. This... Read More
So You Wanna Get To Regionals? Let’s Think About That For A Sec. A Guest Blog By Brent Fikowski and Antony Lo
Wanna get to The CrossFit Games Regionals? Let’s think about that for a sec... Written by Brent Fikowski...with some editing and opinion from Antony Lo... Read More
CrossFit Open WOD 14.2 – Tips To Help You
Well, that escalated quickly... Dave Castro has thrown in some advanced moves fairly early on in this CrossFit Games Open - Double Unders were first... Read More
Does CrossFit Have a Hole In It’s Typical Movements?
I have been doing CrossFit for just over 2 years now...and I am loving it. But I have some questions that I am genuinely interested... Read More
Weightlifting Shoes vs Nanos?
Hi Antony, I have something I would be interested in you addressing... After working extensively on my lower body mobility I have decided to make... Read More
Why the love affair with resistance bands?
I am going to do something serious and disrespectful to resistance bands in the mobility world... I am going to call them out! Resistance bands... Read More
CrossFit Open Workout 14.1 Tips
Ok, CrossFit Open Workout 14.1 has been released. 10mins As Many Rounds/Reps As Possible (AMRAP) of 30 Double Unders (click on the link to get some... Read More
Bear Crawls – My Favourite Shoulder and Hips Warm-Up
Not for the faint-hearted, these are by far one of the most effective ways I know to warm up your hips and shoulders. The beauty... Read More
Set S.M.A.R.T Goals To Achieve Results
We all want to "lift more", right? We want to be "better than yesterday". We want to "lose weight" or "get fit". But what plan... Read More
Lift Properly and Be Mindful – Use What You Learn In The Gym In Real Life
I was having a chat with an old, old friend - Terry Wong - who is a physiotherapist who does Occupational Health and Safety (OH+S).... Read More
Specific Grip Strength Training Hints
Your grip on pullups and toes to bar limits your reps. You have done classic grip strengthening with your Captains of Crush Gripper. You have... Read More
Practice Perfects Reps…LOTS of them!!!
If it takes thousands of repetitions to be good at something and 10,000hrs to be an expert at something, then you better start now! But... Read More
Want Shoulder Stability – DO NOT PUT YOUR SHOULDERS DOWN AND BACK!!!
I am going to say it here and I will say it again and again until people know the truth... Shoulders Down and Back is... Read More
A Little Bit Of Focus Daily Will Improve Your Flexibility
Here is a typical scene in a gym near you...you turn up,start doing something (rolling out, stretch, moving, etc) while having a chat and catching... Read More
Static Holds DECREASE Mobility. Move More To Move Well
So, I am going to challenge the orthodoxy here...it is what I do best 😉 Everyone talks about improving their mobility but what exactly do... Read More
What Should You Work On? Joints, Muscles or Nerves?
One of the tough questions for people to answer on their own is "what exactly is the problem?". This is because most people aren't a... Read More
The Body Loves Variety – Do Many Things In Many Ways To Avoid Injury
Yesterday, we looked at rope pull ups as another version of the pullup. But this principle can apply to many exercises. That is why we... Read More
Rope Pull Ups – Great For Grip and Shoulder Strength
Well, the CrossFit Open is not far away. Whilst I doubt that rope pullups will be on the menu, I do suspect there will be... Read More
Butt Winking? One Solution Is To Open Up The Back Of The Hip
The butt-wink. It is a common phenomenon. In fact, I would say that it happens far more often than not. Some people think it is... Read More
Overcooking Your Stability Cues = Weakness
Stability. So many people think it is about locking everything down as hard as you can. Unfortunately, that is NOT efficient or powerful. In fact,... Read More
Poor Form During Exercise = Unresolved Stiffness and Excessive Flexibility!!
Form matters. Whilst you can get the work done, I truly believe that training with the best form you can is the ideal way to... Read More
How To Warm Up – Why moving first is best before rolling, stretching or stability training
Today is about moving - why you should move before doing anything else.
Develop Your Weaknesses Slowly
This is a simple tip...and an interesting experiment to play with. Choose your weakest lift. For me, it is strict press. Choose a weight that... Read More
Strict Strength = Stability…Be SUPER Strict!
Yesterday I spoke about Strict Press for Handstand Push Ups. The thing is that being strict in every movement you do will improve your stability... Read More
Practice Strict Press to Improve Your Handstand Push Ups
Pretty simple huh? The problem is that people aren't "strict" enough in their lifting. They let their backs bend, they lean back, they do all... Read More
Losing cleans and front squats forwards? It could be your abs…
A very common problem, and one that I actually have, is that flexion during the front squat and clean will result in the weight being... Read More
Learn how to keep neutral spine with a broom stick
Neutral spine is basically how you are when you are standing. Ideal posture is defined as your ear in line with your shoulder AC joint,... Read More
The CrossFit Open Workout that will be repeated in 2014 – Analysis
That is one of the topic Brent Fikowski (finished 6th in the Australian Regionals in 2013 and now lives in the Canada West region) and... Read More
Do Functional Movements to Increase Flexibility
Who would have thought that actually doing functional movements is the best way to improve your flexibility? A lot of people struggle with their squats... Read More
Why spend so long on a roller?
I often get asked about the best way to "roll out" on a roller. I use a roller to help your myofascial system - and... Read More
Analysis of Rich Froning’s 30 snatch at 225lbs for time
Watch Rich Froning do Isabel here Analysis: 1. Consistency His first rep looks like his last rep. He sets the same way, his technique looks... Read More
Strict Pull Ups – Get It Right to Help “Bulletproof” Your Shoulders
Every time I see a Crossfitter with a shoulder problem, I have to go over this exercise and make sure it is right. Most non-traumatic... Read More
Wall Ball Shots – A Definitive Guide – 11 Tips On How To Improve Your Wallball Shots
I have to start with this...I am 6'2". I don't mind wallball shots 🙂 But I appreciate that the vast majority of people that are... Read More
5 Tips on How To Improve Your Toes-To-Bar
Toes-To-Bar (TTB) is a movement that is designed to test your abdominal and arm strength as well as your grip strength. "Big Rigs" like me... Read More
6 Tips on How to Improve Your Thrusters
Thrusters and Burpees - I don't know which one I hate more... I personally think burpees are worse simply because it is body weight only... Read More
5 Tips To Improve Your Snatch For the CrossFit Open
The snatch is the most beautiful and difficult weightlifting movement in my opinion. When executed well, it is fast, explosive, exciting and simply incredible to... Read More
5 Tips to Improve Your Shoulder-to-Overhead Lifts in the CrossFit Open
Shoulder-to-Overhead is a neat way of saying "Strict Press", "Push Press", "Push Jerk" or "Split Jerk" is allowed...which brings us to point 1.
5 Tips On How To Improve Your Overhead Squats
Overhead squats (OHS) are a difficult movement. They seem so simple - simply keep your arms and weight above your head while you squat...but they... Read More
5 Tips on How To Improve Your Push-Ups
Push-Ups were in the 2011 CrossFit Open but haven't been seen since. They may or may not make a come back...basically, I think it is... Read More
Kevin Ogar Snatch Incident – A Freak Accident – not CrossFit related
Kevin Ogar - tragic, freak accident. My prayers are with him and his family for the best possible recovery. I am posting this because people... Read More
5 Tips on How To Improve Your Muscle Ups
OK, let's face it. Muscle Ups are put into the CrossFit Open to sort the elite athletes from the average athletes. If you think you... Read More
5 Tips on How to Improve Your Double-Unders
Double-unders are a great way to increase the heart rate relatively quickly. Although a seemingly "basic" skill for the higher end athletes, it can be... Read More
5 Tips on How To Improve Your Deadlifts
Deadlifts. Great exercises for back and leg strength...when done well. When done poorly, they can cause some serious back injures. Repetitive deadlifts under load and... Read More
The Physio Detective Way – Introduction For My Seminars
So, I finally did it. I recorded my introduction to the seminars. It is 40mins long and goes through some of the basic definitions of... Read More
7 Tips On How To Improve Your Clean and Jerk for the CrossFit Open
I have been writing some posts for preparing for the CrossFit Open but because I am doing them in one sitting, I feel like a... Read More
5 Tips On How To Improve Your Chest-To-Bar Pull-ups
If you do not have on Chest-to-bar (CTB) pullups, there is just enough time to get started before the 2014 CrossFit Open...but you are going to... Read More
5 Tips On How To Improve Your Box Jumps
Box jumps. Another body weight exercise that really tests you cardiovascular system but also the strength of your Achilles tendons. If you aren't careful, you... Read More
5 Tips on How to Improve Your Burpees
There are few exercises that invoke the look of disgust in a big strong athlete than burpees...in the same way, just the mere mention of... Read More
5 Tips on Preparing for the 2014 CrossFit Open
The 2014 CrossFit Open begins on Feb 27, 2014. If you are smart, you will have begun preparations. Here are some tips on what you... Read More
5 Tips On How To Know You Are In A “Good” CrossFit Gox (Gym)
CrossFit is growing and I believe it is here to stay. But just like there are good physios and physios that aren't as good for... Read More
2013 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here's an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year.... Read More
Are your pelvic floor exercises making you weaker?
Purpose - to challenge your thinking and beliefs...and those of your therapist! Method - questions and answers, haven't had a chance to look at the... Read More
7 Reasons why women should train at the men’s weight – one Rx weight only!
I have learned many things from Darren Coughlan, Brendon Walsh, Pip Malone and the coaches at Reebok CrossFit GCS and CrossFit Newcastle. The one thing... Read More
What does Christmas mean to me?
I thought today's post will be about Christmas. It is Christmas Eve after all. Christmas is about catching up with friends and family, going on... Read More
How I broke through my front squat plateau…and got a 12% increase in 2 months
Those of you who know me or have read this blog long enough will know that I am a stickler for technique. I love getting... Read More
All exercises are pointless…
This post is dedicated to all the well-meaning posts, videos, and even therapists out there who show you a good exercise but don't watch or... Read More
Thoughts from the CrossFit Base – Bulletproof Your Shoulders Seminar
A big thank you to Kylie Lindbeck for hosting another seminar at CrossFit Base. This seminar was on the shoulders and how to mobilise, stretch,... Read More
Mid-Back Stability – Get It Right For Great Results
Restricted shoulders? Failing your cleans and front squats because your can't support the weight in the front rack position? Have back pain? Are your muscles... Read More
The “art” of physiotherapy
I am going to be straight with you. I am not the smartest Physio, nor am I the best. I don't do anything that is... Read More
Knee pain? Develop hip control
Today, you are going to do something about your hip control. You will first test it, then train it.
Cure for Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) and ITB Friction Syndrome (ITBFS)
You see a motivational picture. I see a girl who potentially has PFPS or ITBFS. She has a left hip control problem! This post is... Read More
Lifting to train vs rehab lifting – Is there a difference?
I am going to try write more quick entries because I have a long list of long articles on the back burner... And people keep... Read More
Hip pain? Trouble Squatting? Consider your ribs (aka Thoracic Rings)
During the recent seminar I ran, we met Nicole. Nicole has given me permission to write this blog because of the beautiful illustration of how... Read More
How to train through injury…yes, you can usually keep training!
I see a lot of athletes - both high level and recreational - as part of the work I do. To develop your body, you... Read More
Why Ice and Anti-inflammatory Medication is NOT the Answer
Interesting post. I usually don't ice things. If I recommend ice, it is for pain, not for tissue healing. Anecdotally, A bucket of water and... Read More
A Call to Standards for Coaches, Owners and Athletes
This blog post is a nice summary of what I find in good CF boxes as well. I don't necessarily agree with the vertical forearms... Read More
A Common Complaint I See – Neck, Shoulder and Chest Pains – Related or 3 Different Problems?
I receive messages basically every day from people by locally and from afar asking for advice. I do my best to help everyone I come... Read More
Video Analysis of a Squat – Jeremiah Treadwell from Sammish CrossFit
Jeremiah Treadwell is a great guy I met while training at Sammamish Crossfit in Seattle, USA. He has kindly allowed me to critique his squat... Read More
A simple tip for solving pain…
The simplest things are often overlooked by therapists. I saw a patient recently who had wrist pain for over a year. She had told other... Read More
Grip Strengthening – Introduction
I have asked my friend Mike Ellingburg to talk about grip strengthening. Grip strength is one of those things that people know they need but... Read More
Seminars – Mobility, Stability and Flexibility
Perhaps you didn't know that I run seminars. I have run 1 and 2-day seminars for the Sacroiliac Joint (for educating health professionals), as well... Read More
Core Stability Myth 1 – Having lots of muscles means you have good stability
This is a common myth...just get stronger and you will have good stability! But it is the old poodle and the dog scenario...a poodle is... Read More
What is "Stability" and "Core Stability"? Busting the myths!
One of my pet peeves is how health and fitness professionals and the general public throw around terms like "stability", "core stability" and "unstable joints".... Read More
What is “Stability” and “Core Stability”? Busting the myths!
One of my pet peeves is how health and fitness professionals and the general public throw around terms like "stability", "core stability" and "unstable joints".... Read More
"Overcooked" by Power Athlete HQ's Luke Summers – Posture Cues and Corrections
I spend nearly every day correcting people's movement and posture. I also have to work on my own posture and strength. One of the guiding... Read More
“Overcooked” by Power Athlete HQ’s Luke Summers – Posture Cues and Corrections
I spend nearly every day correcting people's movement and posture. I also have to work on my own posture and strength. One of the guiding... Read More
Preventing Neck Pain When Exercising / Working Out – Posture!!!
This blog is for Sarah Davidson from http://helpmyneckhurts.com/. She asked me to write a blog post about how to prevent neck pain when working out -... Read More
How To Start Doing Pull-Ups For Beginners – Part 2 (with Video Demonstration)
Beginners wanting to do Pull-Ups in Crossfit are at the greatest risk of injury, particularly if they are not strong. This blog post picks up... Read More
Open email to Women’s health PTs about Crossfit and peeing
This blog post is an open email to all physiotherapists interested in helping women who leak during exercise, especially skipping and box jumps. I wrote... Read More
How To Start Doing Pull-Ups For Beginners – Part 1 (with Video Demonstration)
Many people struggle to do pull-ups. They don't often take the time to develop the strict strength necesssary. In CrossFit, many people start using bands... Read More
Neck Pain and Squats
I first of all want to declare that I love squats... the 'air squat', overhead squat, front squat and the back squat. I think they... Read More
Back saving tips – repetitive lifting
I had to be a brick layer's labourer today, so I took a few minutes to film some tips on how to take care of... Read More
CrossFit, Your Pelvic Floor and Peeing During Workouts
This post is inspired by the video that CrossFit HQ put out, presumably with good intentions, due to an “event” during the deadlift-box jump event... Read More
Deficit Hand Stand Push Ups
On Thursday, I was doing my workout while Pip Malone did her Games prep workout (some snatch triples and the Medball-HSPU from the Games last... Read More
Strict Muscle Ups – Making It Look Easy!!
Kat Dalecki, Australian CrossFit Regional Athlete for Reebok CrossFit GCS, demonstrates how to do strict Muscle Ups. Points to note: 1. From the dead hang,... Read More
Strict Toes To Bar
Kat Dalecki, Australian CrossFit Regional Athlete for Reebok CrossFit GCS, demonstrates how to do strict Toes To Bar (TTB). Points to Note: 1. Kat maintains... Read More
Science on Squat Cues – Is on your heels or evenly spread weight better? A Simple Experiment
Science on the Squat... controversial (for some) - It would seem that weight all on the heels is WEAKER and results in less activation of... Read More
Strict Chest To Bar Pull Ups
Kat Dalecki, Australian CrossFit Regional Athlete for Reebok CrossFit GCS demonstrates how to do strict Chest to Bar (CTB) Pull Ups. Points to note:... Read More
Push Ups – How to do them properly
Everyone knows what a good push up should look like. To be honest, Kat's first 2 reps in this video are a bit sketchy but... Read More
Good Posture? – How squeezing your butt, ribs down, shoulders down & back and head retracted = WEAKER
Posture - there are lots of qualified and unqualified people out there who will give you advice but most of them don't test the... Read More
How I solved my math problems – from failure to 94% in less than one year
Why is a physio writing a blog post on maths? Because I can! It is my blog 🙂 I tell this story so many times... Read More
A CrossFit Athlete’s Guide to Regionals/Games Preparation Part 1
The 2013 CrossFit Open is now finished. You may have made it to this next level...now it gets real! So how do you prepare for... Read More
CrossFit Open WOD 13.5 – Preparation, Injury Prevention and General Advice
Open Workout 13.5 Dave Castro promised blood, sweat and tears and he was right...the elite athletes will be doing it tough while most of us... Read More
CrossFit Open 13.4 Advice
13.4 is here – clean and jerk (C+J) and toes to bar (TTB) ladder – 7mins AMRAP. Here are my initial thoughts, tips, prep and... Read More
CrossFit Open WOD 13.3 – Advice and Injury Prevention Tips
So, the CrossFit open WOD 13.3 is actually the same as CrossFit Open WOD 12.4 - in other words, you get a chance to see... Read More
Lowering the Crossfit Injury Rate
Whether you love or hate Crossfit, it is here to stay. I personally LOVE Crossfit. I wrote a blog post in April last year about... Read More
Why I love Crossfit Effects (CFX)… and always will
Crossfit Effects (CFX) is where I started my Crossfit journey. Mick Shaw and his coaches have been a fantastic resource and the friends I have... Read More
Announcement – Antony has resigned from Penshurst Physiotherapy Centre
A short history... On April 13, 2001, I took over Penshurst Physiotherapy Centre from Ralph Geary. We eventually bought a building nearby and gradually expanded... Read More
Not All Physios Are Equal
"Aren't all Physiotherapists the same?" One of the most difficult tasks I have with prospective new clients is convincing them that I am different to... Read More
High Velocity, Low Amplitude (HVLA) thrust = also known as “cracking necks and backs”
This post is going to get a little scientific - apologies - but it was prompted by thinking about a statement by an eminent manual... Read More
SIJ Movement and Beliefs – Challenging your beliefs about “old theories”
OK, so most patients tell me that their SIJs are too loose, that their ligaments are overworked and lax and that their joint subluxes all... Read More
Single Leg Squat / Pistols – Why bother? Because they are AWESOME for you!!
The humble single leg squat. Feared and revered. Done by so many people around the world as a test of strength and a strength exercise.... Read More
Protected: Tutankhamen’s Treasure
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For Good Posture, DO NOT PULL SHOULDERS BACK!!!
Good posture. It is one of life's Holy Grails it would seem. How many times have you been told you need to "Fix your posture... Read More
The Australian Crossfit Regional Games 2012 – My thoughts and the lessons learned
The Australian Crossfit Regional Games - where the top athletes from the Crossfit Open come together and compete to see which 3 men, 3 women... Read More
Why Do Injuries Seem To Occur With Crossfit?
I have been doing Crossfit for 4 months now and I have had my fair share of niggles since commencing training. I have thought about... Read More
Squatting – An Essential Movement for Life – Can You Do It Right?
Squats - you used to do it right...what about now? As soon as babies can stand, they start to learn how to squat. I remember... Read More
How to Ruin a Champion’s Knees – Why Brandon Roy needed good rehab!
This post is thanks to Derek Tan - a physiotherapist who used to work for me and now has his own private practice. He shared... Read More
The Pelvic Floor – a draughty window or something more…???
This post was inspired by Tweets from Julie Wiebe (www.juliewiebept.com). To quote Julie from Twitter...the question was "What specific conditions do you think need specialist WH Physio... Read More
Contact Information – Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Website
If you love social media like I do, them "Friend" me, "Like" my pages, "Follow" me, "Join my network", and visit my website. Don't forget... Read More
How I work with pelvic floor physios
FAQ: Who should you see if you have problems with your pelvic floor? This is a great question. Ideally, you would see a physiotherapist who... Read More
When should I see my physio after giving birth?
Simple Question, simple answer! As a physio who sees lots of ante-natal and post-natal patients, the best time I would love to see these patients... Read More
What is the most common problem I see?
FAQ: What is the most common problem I see? In answering this question, it is so tempting to name a body area or structure as... Read More
Eating – What should I do?
Diet? Your diet is simply what you habitually eat. Unfortunately, people think about losing weight. This year, I have given up on worrying about the... Read More
Ring Dips – Love ’em!
This post is for Mark Collins - A physio in Toukley, Canton beach Physiotherapy. Mark is a Crossfit enthusiast...just like me! Ring Dips - What... Read More
Why Pull-Ups are a great exercise
If you have been to a gym before you may notice something interesting...You can do your lat pull-downs but you struggle to do pull ups.... Read More
Bike Riding – Road vs Stationary?
This post is dedicated to Julie and to Louise 🙂 Bike Riding Bike riding is fun! You can do road, track or mountain biking. You... Read More
My Thoughts on Step Classes, Step Aerobics, BodyStep
This post is for my cousin Christine 🙂 Step Class In an earlier post about my weight loss journey <click here to read it> I talk... Read More
Water Polo – A great game
This post is dedicated to Aimee 🙂 Water Polo What a game! I have seen some rough stuff in my time but when a girls... Read More
Romanian Deadlifts – Gotta Do Them!
This post is dedicated to Daniel Law! Thanks for your contribution Daniel. Romanian Deadlifts - this exercise is where you start with the bar in the... Read More
My Story – Why I am loving Crossfit (or any other exercise)…and why you should too!
My Story I started doing Crossfit exercise at Crossfit FX on Tuesday December 13, 2011. The journey to where I am now is a long... Read More
Pregnant and in pain? Pain is common but it doesn’t have to be normal!
I have been seeing pregnant patients for 15 years now - my whole career. I love it. There is something about the amazing changes in... Read More
Question – Why Do I Have A Tummy Full Of Air After Exercising?
Did you know we take requests and questions? This question is from a lady who has been exercising a lot recently and looks simply magnificent... Read More
Exercise and the Pelvic Floor – How Do I Switch It On Exactly??!!
Is this you? Have you had a baby and scared to jog? Can't jump on a trampoline with the kids? Can lift heavy weights but... Read More
How We Look for Problems – The Integrated Systems Model
I often get asked "What is the difference between a Chiro and a Physio?" and "How are you different to other physios?". Fair questions. Chriopractors... Read More
Top 7 Reasons Why You Need To Be At The Singapore SIJ Level 1 Course
Antony Lo is running the SIJ Level 1 Course in Singapore this year - October 8 and 9, 2011. Details can be found at www.mypteducation.com.... Read More
SIJ Series – 2.What does the SIJ do?
The SIJ is a fantastic structure. It has a simple design for its simple job - to transfer load from the trunk to the legs... Read More
High Heels – A Blessing from God or a Curse?
A great set of high heels which makes your outfit "complete" does wonders for a woman's confidence. Right or wrong, shoes can change the way... Read More
SIJ Series – 1.What is the SIJ?
Hi - this is the first of a series of short blog posts to get you acquainted with your SIJs. Let me know what you... Read More
“Core” FAIL! How NYT article and in particular video gets the information WRONG!
Hi all, While cruising the internet, I found this article on the web with a video... http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/06/17/core-myths/?em&apage=15#comments I invite you all to have a look... Read More
Specialisation has begun!
OMG...that pretty much states my feelings on what I have to do for the next 2 years. I am the only NSW person to be... Read More
Important information about Facebook…
Just got this posted on my wall. It is a relevant point so please check your Facebook settings. Thanks PLEASE READ - THIS IS VERY... Read More
Goal achieved for a happy patient – State Cup Grand Final!
I thought I would start by posting a nice message I got from JB yesterday... Hi Antony, Played State Cup over the weekend. Thanks for... Read More
The Blog of the Physiodetective has arrived!
Hello all, This blog will be used to let you know more about what Physiotherapists at www.MyPhysios.com.au do. It will contain up to date advice... Read More