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Looking for a quick exercise while waiting for that cuppa? ☕ Try these exercises that will help improve your lateral core strength and stability 💪✌ #pivotalmotionphysio #pivotalmotion #core #strength #movement #allaboutmovement (at Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy & Podiatry)

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Brilliant finish to a solid Australian National Junior Beach Volleyball Championship in Bunbury WA for the Queensland side. The QLD side taking the shield for top state. This is a stellar volleyball squad and on behalf of Pivotal Motion Physio it was an honour to look after them. Another trophy to add to the cabinet 😊 #volleyball #volleyballphysio #pivotalmotion (at Bunbury, Western Australia)

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Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy loves “stirring the pot” exercise.  

This assists with core stability and activation.

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If you sit at a desk all day this is a quick tip for looking after your forearms. Pivotal Motion's tip is to maintain the forearms as with typing and mouse work this limb endures a lot of repetitive overload. https://www.pivotalmotion.physio #forearmreleases #physioforarms #pivotalmotion #physio #brisbanephysio (at Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy)

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We love our open planned physiotherapy clinic.

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‘Soft tissue’ refers to the many different types of body tissue which connect, support and surround our bones and organs. From muscle and tendons to nerves and bursae, soft tissue is often susceptible to damage from acute or unmanageable situations. These injuries are common in our feet and ankle due to their large role in structural stability and movement. Some common examples of soft tissues which we see here at Pivotal Motion Podiatry, plus treatment strategies, are explained below. Achilles Tendonitis Achilles tendonitis is a chronic condition characterised by pain and swelling of the Achilles tendon. It often results from …

Podiatrist assist physiotherapists with the management of soft tissue issues.

At Pivotal Motion it is a dual team effort to look after patients who have had lower limb issues.  

We love feet!

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MINIMALIST FOOTWEAR, RUNNING TECHNIQUE, AND HOW PHYSIOTHERAPY CAN HELP – PART 2

Historically humans have run barefoot or in flat shoes without a heel wedge, cushioning, or arch support. As modern communities developed, hard surfaces such as roads and footpaths became more common. To counteract this, came the invention of the modern running shoe in the 1970s.

The modern running shoe is characterised by a thick viscoelastic midsole (cushioning) designed to compress and rebound when loaded and unloaded during running, acting like a spring. This spring function is similar to how the lower limb and foot are designed for running; absorbing harmful impact forces and returning some of this energy to aid propulsion in running.

What is minimalist running:

Minimalist running involves running in minimal footwear. This promotes a forefoot strike, rather than the heel strike running pattern commonly seen today. It requires runners to rely more on their own feet and legs to provide cushioning and stability, rather than a running shoe.

Despite the development of the modern running shoe, running injury rates have remained largely unchanged over the past 40 years (Van Middelkoop et al., 2007; van Gent et al., 2007; Taunton et al., 2002).

A recent study found the modern running shoe makes muscles in the foot and lower leg work harder to support the foot within the shoe (Kelly et al., 2016). In other words, those $160 shoes are not the magic answer to avoid injury. Similarly, changing from a modern to minimalist shoe will not magically make you a faster runner.

Before you switch to minimalist footwear, you need to develop the proper strength, range of motion, biomechanics, and conditioning. This is not something a shoe can do for you.

Should I try minimalist running?

There are risks involved with transitioning to minimalist shoes, similarly to if a minimalist runner switched to a modern shoe. To safely transition to minimalist footwear, you need to ensure you have:

Good flexibility, range of motion, and strength in the legs and feet

Correct and safe foot strike technique

A gradual increase in minimalist running distance

Who can help?

Book an appointment with your Pivotal Motion physiotherapist, who can:

Assess running technique and mechanics

Assess muscle strength, joint range of motion, and readiness to transition to minimalist footwear

Provide footwear recommendations

Provide guidelines for gradual transition and running volume changes

Written by Whitney Mills, Pivotal Motion Physiotherapist

References

Salzler, M. J., Kirwan, H. J., Scarborough, D. M., Walker, J. T., Guarino, A. J., & Berkson, E. M. (2016). Injuries observed in a prospective transition from traditional to minimalist footwear: correlation of high impact transient forces and lower injury severity. The Physician and Sportsmedicine, 1-7.

Taunton, J.E., Ryan, M.B., Clement, D.B., McKenzie, D.C., Lloyd-Smith, D.R., & Zumbo, B.D. (2002). A retrospective case–control analysis of 2002 running injuries. British Journal of Sports Medicine: 36, 95–101.

van Gent, R.N., Siem, D., Van Middelkoop, M., van Os, A.G., Bierma- Zeinstra, S.M.A., Koes, B.W., & Taunton, J.E. (2007). Incidence and determinants of lower extremity running injuries in long distance runners: a systematic review. British Journal of Sports Medicine: 41, 469–480.

van Middelkoop, M., Kolkman, J., Van Ochten, J., Bierma-Zeinstra, S.M.A., & Koes, B. (2007). Prevalence and incidence of lower extremity injuries in male marathon runners. Scandanavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports: 8, 140–144.

http://www.pivotalmotion.physio/minimalist-footwear-running-technique-and-how-physiotherapy-can-help-part-2/

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Summer's Out Bootcamp has been a blast so far this school holidays. These kids are absolute champions! #fitness #bootcamp #newmarket #kidsbootcamp #pivotalmotionphysio #trainingskills #pivotalmotion (at Finsbury Park)