Fact or Fiction – Strength Training

Fact or Fiction – Strength Training

I’ve been doing my exercises for two weeks religiously and I’m no stronger! This will never work! ANSWER: Fiction How long does it take to have strength gains? The answer is actually in two parts. Increasing muscle size (hypertrophy) takes a minimum of 6 weeks, and...
Chronic Groin Pain (Athletic Pubalgia)

Chronic Groin Pain (Athletic Pubalgia)

GROIN PAIN Groin pain, referred to also as athletic pubalgia, is a common problem for a number of athletes, particularly those who engage in sports that require specific use (or overuse) of lower abdominal muscles and the proximal muscles of the thigh. Predominantly,...
Podcast

Podcast

PODCAST Something a little different for Praxis Physio recently with our principal physio Stephen, having a chat with Matt from Back Yourself fitness. The latest episode is all about rehab, recovery, Praxis Pilates and physio assessments. Some interesting stories...
FACT OR FICTION: Meniscus Tears and knee surgery

FACT OR FICTION: Meniscus Tears and knee surgery

All meniscal tears need surgery 🤔🔪🔪🔪🔪 ??? ANSWER: FICTION In a recent meta-analysis (multiple studies combined), Kise and colleagues concluded that a small but inconsequential benefit is seen from treatment interventions that involve arthroscopy. However, this small...
ROTATOR CUFF TEARS || Do I Need Surgery?

ROTATOR CUFF TEARS || Do I Need Surgery?

That age old question in which the answers seems to be becoming increasingly more difficult to answer. We have looked over the research and tried to simply things for those who are unsure about what to do with their shoulder. SUMMARY: A rotator cuff (RC) tear is a...