Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Physical therapist
Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy
Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Phone: +61 439 202 659
Address: 3/8 Theobald Street, Thornbury 3071 Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Website: http://www.melbournesofttissuetherapy.com.au
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25.01.2022 Pay close attention to what you are putting on your feet! The lighter the shoe, the better the shoe and the less load on your body, Always remember....... WE WERE NOT BORN WITH SHOES ON OUR FEET!! #mstt #vivo #vivobarefoot #barefoot #shoes #minimal #minimalist #freethefeet #natural #human #nature #grounded #mobile #strong #health #fitness #gym #wellness #crossfit #walk #run #move #movement See more
25.01.2022 DONT LET A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE! As society has grown more sedentary, the scientific community has taken notice and conducted in-depth studies around the implications of prolonged sitting. This growing body of research has found a STRONG correlation between long periods of sitting and elevated risk of illness and or injury. ... Whether its time spent working (in the office, school or home), driving, eating or watching TV, the impacts our sedentary lifestyles, may be one of the most unanticipated health threats of our modern time. Its a common misconception that exercise can compensate for too much sitting. Even if you engage in the "doctor recommended" 150mins of moderate to vigorous activity per week, you are still subject to the negative impact of too much sitting. But it is not all DOOM and GLOOM. By making simple lifestyle changes we can make big strides to lead HEALTHIER lives. Mounting medical research proves that if we choose to stand up, sit less, move more, and seek professional help, we can experience a great number of attainable benefits to our health, our minds, and our bodies. Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy has been helping humans like this week in, week out by helping to facilitate posture issues, desk set ups, everyday niggles, aches and pains and overall general well-being and sense of self. Take ACTION on your most common 6-8 hours of postures and positions instead of just the 1 hour you get at the gym and in turn, watch your overall health go through the ROOF! BOOK ONLINE - Link in Bio #diet #exercise #physio #prehab #weightloss #physicaltherapy #health #fitness #backpain #neckpain #movement #mobilitytraining #training #chiropractic #personaltrainer #stretches #healthy #painrelief #posturecorrection #cardio #stretching #lowbackpain #physiotherapy #calisthenics #mobility #workout #gym #strength #shoulderpain #posture
25.01.2022 The perfect work boot! For those tradies who need a durable, tough shoe without losing all the sensory connection and freedom of movement. The Scott 2.0 is a stylish and versatile boot made to give you the freedom to go from city to trail with barefoot ease. Constructed using thick, super durable unlined camel leather with a puncture resistant and flexible sole for extra protection from glass on city streets or thorns on desert trails.... Unfortunately no steel toe cap #mstt #vivo #vivobarefoot #barefoot #shoes #minimal #minimalist #freethefeet #natural #human #nature #grounded #mobile #strong #health #fitness #gym #wellness #crossfit #walk #run #move #movement See more
24.01.2022 "Scot Morrison" #fitness #workout #motivation #gym #fit #fitspo #fitfam #health #healthy #strong #exercise #lifestyle #bodybuilding #cardio #train #instagood #getfit #instafit #eatclean #gymlife #crossfit #fitnessaddict #muscle #diet #fitnessmotivation #active #photooftheday #determination #running #strength
24.01.2022 But optimal performance is not the only benefit to training your brain! You see, when our brain has greater control over an area it allows you to do more with that area. When we do more with an area we expose it to more stress, which then leads to more adaptation. ... #mstt #performance #sexy #brain #optimal See more
23.01.2022 Here we have another one of our legendary clients @kittydearest going through the Running Workshop. Kitty presented to me in the clinic with sore right hip that got aggravated during a Tough Mudder run. She also gets quite stiff ankles in both feet. From the initial assessment, we noticed that the way she simply stands is affecting her ability to run efficiently.... Her right foot splayed out to the side and so was in a constant state of external rotation through her right hip. We then worked out that this was due to her job as a tattoo artist (check her work out, shes awesome!), for 8 years she used a foot pedal which was placed to the side of her right foot, so she was in this externally rotated position day in, day out for a damn long time. Her body adapted to this common position and so built strength there. This shape has then adopted to her stance, her walking patterns and running patterns. She would swing her right hip out to the side as she tried to run through. Overtime, this just made the right hip more unhappy and eventually started causing pain. So we did a bit of work on the treatment table to align her hips again but more of the work came down to her awareness of her stance, walking and running! Through years of sitting down and working in the studio, her body became stiff and her hips didnt allow for full range of movement. You can see from the first few videos and still picture how this has caused her to heel strike and not use the full potential of her hips. Just from working through a few drills in the Running Workshop, we were able to adjust her foot strike and unload her natural potential. Her hip issues have no disappeared and she is super aware of her positions at work and in the gym. She is now reaping the benefits in the gym @cfsoulrebelthornbury and smashing her workouts , pain free! Great job Kitty Book in now for you Running Gait Analysis #instructions #cyclist #runnerscommunity #bahrain #run #prehab #fits #bahrain #runnersofinstagram #runner #athletes #advise #sportsphysicaltherapy #dynamicbikefitting #womensrunningcommunity #athlete #physicaltherapy #injuryprevention #training #marathon #cycling #running #gaitanalysis #runners #marathontraining #dynamic #bicycle #physiotherapy #analyses #runningmotivation
22.01.2022 Its always listening. What you are showing doesnt always match with whats inside. The creamy filling If you dont believe in the universe just look up. #energy #astrology #lightworker #art #spiritual #nightsky #mindfulness #healing #science #nature #spirituality #galaxy #awakening #astrophotography #vintage #happy #stars #photography #consciousness #star #moon #night #love #meditation #nasa #space #cosmos #astrophysics #soul #astronomy
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20.01.2022 A woman goes to her doctor in terrible back pain. It came on for no obvious reason. her doctor arranges for an MRI that reveals a herniated disc. She doesn't want surgery, so she goes to a physical therapist, who says her core is weak and she needs to do more to strengthen it. The exercises don't help, so she sees a chiro, who says her spine needs to realigned by adjustments. This works for a few days, and then seems to make things worse. A friend tells her to see a reflex...ologist. She is skeptical, but after releasing certain points on her foot, her back pain disappears. She is ecstatic but the pain returns two weeks later and soon moves to a different part of her back. Months pass and she continues to seek new solutions - acupuncture, yoga, massage and stretching. Each provider offers a different explanation for her pain and a different treatment. The treatments address alleged problems with fascia, chi, toxins, trigger points, strength, flexibility and motor control. her pain rises and falls, moves from place to place, but remains a problem. She becomes very frustrated that no one is able to give her a clear explanation for her problem and how to treat it. She has no idea what to think, no way to explain her symptoms, and no way to guess what might help her feel better in the future. She is confused, anxious, disempowered, and on the verge of giving up. Is PAIN a complete mystery? Unfortunately, the heroine in our story represents a very common case, one that plays out thousands of times per day. Most people in her situation are never provided with the knowledge and education that could help them make sense of their condition, and make the most intelligent and empowering choices about how to manage it. The study of pain has advanced a great deal in the last 50 years, but unfortunately it has been slow to have an impact on the way pain is commonly treated. #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
19.01.2022 Stay calm, Focus, Because focus creates targets,... Targets give direction, Direction feeds progress, And progress is everything, Stay calm, Focus means nothing without work, And work demands time, And time, We only have so much of, SACRIFICE #fitnessjourney #gym #bodybuilding #active #mondaymotivation #noexcuses #dreambig #exercise #gains #nike #gymlife #fit #sports #fitness #fitspo #running #motivation #fitnessmotivation #fitfam #run #gymmotivation #trainhard #training #runner #weightloss #workout #getfit #health #healthylifestyle #healthy
18.01.2022 Its a peak inside your wiring! Its information! Muscle testing isnt an isolated assessment. You look at everything when you do it. It reveals much to those who understand what its actually showing you.... #mstt #vivo #vivobarefoot #barefoot #shoes #minimal #minimalist #freethefeet #natural #human #nature #grounded #mobile #strong #health #fitness #gym #wellness #crossfit #walk #run #move #movement
17.01.2022 Posted @withregram @movementmyo I spent two years not running due to back pain and have slowly been getting back into it. At @melbourne_softtissue Mick took a gander and with some simple tweaks - I’m now much more efficient. *key point is obviously the new swish hair movement in the second video*... If you’re a runner and find yourself pulling up sore, or just want to move the needle that little bit further - come see us for a running gait analysis and get moving more efficiently.
17.01.2022 Everyone has a friend who needs some treatment of some kind! Be their BEST friend and refer them to the clinic and receive $10 off your next treatment (Existing clients only) Each referred friend will get their second 60minute treatment for the price of 30minutes!... But wait......if you refer 2 clients, you will receive $20 off!! This offer can continue up to 5 referrals for each client so you could potentially be getting a 1 hour treatment for $49!!! So tag your friends in this post and help spread the news! #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness
16.01.2022 You can’t learn until you are humble enough to realize there is something for you to learn. Without humility your arrogance prevents you from learning. You are too good to learn. It is hardest to learn when someone is teaching something you disagree with. Remember, you can learn from anything.... I’ve come to learn that there are three sides to every coin: the head, the tail, the edge. The edge is where humility is found. It is listening to opposing ideas and opinions without judging and with humility. It’s not easy, but few important things are. #inspiration #humilitygorillaz #gratitude #humilityisthekey #humilityisbeautiful #humilityisthe #life #humilityn2g #humility1949 #humilitymatters #faith #humilityisstrength #humilityiseverything #humilityiskey #humilityandgratitude #love #humility101 #humilityandhunger #humilityisavirtue #humilitycity #peace #humilityintegritypride #humilityfirst #humilitylesson #humilityiskey #humilityoverpride #humilitythroughpain #humilitymonth #motivation #humilityandhustle
16.01.2022 ONCE YOU FEEL IT, YOU CAN’T UNFEEL IT Your feet have all the technology your body needs to move in the most natural way. That’s why we work with them, not against them. Wide for stability, thin for feeling, flexible for strength.... #mstt #vivo #vivobarefoot #barefoot #shoes #minimal #minimalist #freethefeet #natural #human #nature #grounded #mobile #strong #health #fitness #gym #wellness #crossfit #walk #run #move #movement
16.01.2022 The HUMAN body is designed to MOVE! For thousands of years, thats exactly what humans did. In the mid-20th century, however, rapid technological advances (think: cars, TVs, computers, etc.) began chipping away at physical activity, and as technology did more of the heavy lifting, people became increasingly sedentary. Whether its time spent working (in the office, school or home), driving, eating or watching TV, the impacts our sedentary lifestyles, often referred to a...s "sitting disease," may be one of the most unanticipated health threats of our modern time. Just like an orthotic in your shoe or crutches to walk with, the chair is acting as a brace for the body whilst sitting. Think about when you are sitting on a bench and a stool, not many people can sit there for too long because they start getting pain in their back as they have no "support" from the regular chair they sit in. This shows a big weakness in your core muscles and overall trunk stability. Ditch the crunches for regular bouts of sitting upright and without a "brace" - your body will thank you later! #mstt #brace #chair #core #trunk #stability #weak #sitting #standing #desk #work #standingdesk #sitstanddesk #fitness #health #wellness #office #crossfit #human #natural #bemorehuman #barefoot See more
15.01.2022 When you can let go, your health improves. BIG TIME! The curse of too much self awareness can cripple your immune system.... Your cells are always listening. Cells are either in growth mode or defence mode. They cant be both at the same time. When you dont like yourself you are in defence. When you compare yourself to others you are in defence. You cant heal when you are defending. Self love is growth! So lets get started! How you think changes your biology! So feed your cells the good stuff! #mstt #inflammation #cells #health #mentalhealth #growth #exercise #support #movement #fitness #gym #crossfit #community #stress #pain See more
14.01.2022 Two very different concepts!! Most people can put themselves in a certain position but the majority will not be using the optimal tension and getting the best results. As humans we are designed to hit all kinds of funky and different positions, but if you are wanting to improve these positions and build strength in these shapes, are you finding the correct tensions??... Lets take a simple Wall Ball movement and break it down: It is a full body movement involving squats and pressing, so it is a great tool to improving these patterns. The problem we see though is that the ball becomes the main focus and how quick we can throw it against the wall and catch it again. The squat gets butchered by the speed and lack of tension being supplied - knees drop inwards, unstable feet on the floor, collapsed through the torso, throwing with your traps - all just to get those faster reps! No wonder you are buggered after only a small amount of reps. Create and build tension - secure your feet to the ground (most shoes dont help this), track your knees through correct hamstring and glute tension, lock your upper torso in through your Lats and Pecs and throw the ball with more overall power. Add in a solid breathing rhythm, and all of that correct tension built into the movement will keep you throwing that ball up and down for a lot longer. You also get the added bonus of actually training your body and improving it, instead of just testing it against a clock!! Oh oh ooooo, dont forget about the decrease in the risk of injury as well! #gym #fitfam #fitness #nopainnogain #foco #personaltrainer #emagrecer #bemestar #vidasaudavel #muscle #sade #modafitness #sport #qualidadedevida #academia #musculao #instagood #fit #training #saude #motivation #treino #musculacao #health #brasil #emagrecimento #workout #bodybuilding #fitnessmotivation #lifestyle
14.01.2022 Don’t confuse activity with movement. Think about that one You need to expend energy to regain it. That’s what sleep is for. Don’t forget the expend part Ever laid around the house all day and couldn’t sleep at night? There ya go... MOVE... More of yourself More often More ways More environments #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
13.01.2022 I NEED YOUR HELP! If you could please take 2 minutes out of your day to complete this survey, it would be very much appreciated. A simple 10 question survey all about your experience in sport growing up.... The results of this survey will help progress and develop a new program for running in sport and how to help reduce more injuries in all sports! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/66WTJ7D Thanks again Mick #fit #trailrunning #happy #runningmotivation #justrun #motivation #runforfun #runnersofinstagram #fitness #marathon #instarunner #workout #gym #sport #instagood #fitnessmotivation #runnerscommunity #runtastic #nikerunning #photography #runner #sports #instarunners #training #runforlife #love #runlife #crossfit #halfmarathon #run
13.01.2022 Primus Lite II Bio Moonstone uses a natural by-product of the field corn food industry, Susterra Propanediol; petroleum free, non-toxic and 100% USDA certified. Developed by DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, it’s allowed us to create a high performing shoe that is our lightest and most environmentally sound yet. Add a mesh made from Sorona plant based fibres and you have what we think is the least petroleum reliant performance shoe in the world #makingachange #greenforce #plantbased #biosynthetic #greenliving #sustainablefootwear #createagreenworld #betterfortheplanet
12.01.2022 The most common mechanism of injury in the elderly population is falling. About 30%-50% of falls in the elderly result in minor injuries, including bruises, abrasions, and lacerations, but an estimated 10% of all falls in seniors cause major injuries, including intracranial injuries (ICIs) and fractures. A lot of this could be prevented from simple movement and balance practice.... Walking is 80% on one leg, so if anyone, old or young, has poor single leg stability, their risk of falling is massive. Its a simple fix - practice balance! Depending on your ability, start off with holding onto something and as you gain confidence and strength, gradually take your hands away. Once you are skilled at balancing on the ground, start to challenge it by standing on an uneven surface like a pillow, mattress or balance beam - get creative. Not only will your balance improve and risk of falling decrease, your overall strength and movement will improve which can potentially make you run faster, change direction quicker and be less susceptible to injury. #mstt #movement #movementismedicine #human #natural #health #fitness #gym #crossfit #injury #barefoot #optimal #walk #run #wellness #fit #move #mobility #softtissue #muscle #falls #elderly See more
12.01.2022 Your feet are like the base of a house of cards. They set the foundation for the stability of your entire body! However MOST dont realise they have a problem in foot stability because they are NEVER out of their shoes during the day. We ASSUME sufficient foot stability because big weight is being moved in lifts like the squat or deadlift. Dont assume!... #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness
11.01.2022 resilient /rzilynt/ adjective 1. (of a person or animal) able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions... Comfort doesnt inspire change. Chaos does There is hardship in the world today on an epic scale. And now our resilience as people can become epic Stay strong. Stay safe. Stay together. #mentalhealth #success #neverforget #singer #positivity #covid19 #happiness #growthmindset #remember #wellbeing #victoria #intuition #nature #inspire #gratitude #grit #meditation #eventbrite #wellness #america #coach #lifecoach #believe #motivation #mindset #life #ucdavis #selflove #breathe #melbourne
11.01.2022 ...or motivation, for that matter. Lack of sleep compromises all of your cognitive skills, your focus, your memory, and your overall brain health. #mstt #sleep #limitless #mindset #mindflex #health #wealth #wellness #wellbeing #fitness #gym #crossfit
10.01.2022 It has been proposed that damage to the balance system could be a symptom of depression, which is a common physiological response after someone has suffered a stroke and lost the sense of balance. Of course, this is not a suggestion that all depression is caused by a loss of balance, but it does appear that damaged balance leads to an onset of depression. A walk through nature, whether in the woods, on the beach, or through the hills, improves one's sense of well-being.... One theory for that is because the natural world is composed entirely of fractal surfaces, which prompt the human body to engage its sense of balance and peripheral vision. The more uneven the ground, the more our balance is challenged. And the more of a challenge, the better the sense of well-being. There have been studies that look at the effect of urban living. They found that people who took walks in nature were more attentive and happier afterward than those who took walks in an urban environment, with its straight lines and flat, even surfaces. They went on to explore the possibility of a physiological effect in the brain that distinguishes between a walk in nature and an urban walk. Measuring blood flow, they saw a marked difference between the two. The study concluded that the nature walks produced a reduction in rumination, a depression-linked focus on distressing matters. #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #balance #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #depression #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
10.01.2022 "Marc Surdyka" #fitness #workout #motivation #fit #fitfam #fitspo #health #lifestyle #gymlife #training #healthy #instagood #cardio #eatclean #getfit #instafit #bodybuilding #exercise #train #strength #instahealth #photooftheday #muscle #strong #fitnessmotivation #healthychoices #instafitness #trainhard #dedication #fitnessaddict
10.01.2022 Whats the dealio with cupping? Myofascial cupping, (as apposed to traditional Chinese cupping, which does an amazing array of things) promotes healing and can ...effectively treat sore muscles. They pull the muscle and fascia away from the body, releasing restrictions and helping with pain management. Active Release techniques combined with this can increase their effectiveness . Great for overused tight postural muscles. Overused tight muscles from sports activities, Plantar fasciitis, Tennis Elbow , Carpal tunnel or RSI issues, Hand fatigue from grip overuse Red marks though? Appears like a bruise but not sore like bruise. Generally it’s an area that hasn’t had excellent blood and lymph flow for a while and needs a good flush out. the cupping has increased flow in that area and brought all that waste too the surface to be cleared away.
09.01.2022 HEEL STRIKING There is absolutely no place in the human running gait for heel striking! The simplest way to prove this is to just go for a run barefoot. I guarantee you, no one will want to heel strike with a bare heel and no cushioning to protect it.... Shoes were only designed to protect our feet from the elements. They are now more about fashion and distorting our ability to run efficiently and pain free. Now you can run perfectly fine in ANY pair of shoes, but the majority of "running" shoes promote a poorer technique. Every single time you heel strike, you are creating a breaking force that is going backwards - when you are trying to run forwards!! Perform the single leg hops in the video and compare how you feel between them.......? #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
08.01.2022 TRAPS A bitch of a muscle! The Traps are a large muscle, split into 3 separate parts - Upper, Mid and Lower.... They spread out over the back of your torso. Each segment of the Traps come across different issues that are way too common humans today. Lower - weak and underused - Due to poor positioning and overloading of the rest of the Traps, the lower part pretty much vanish as they are overpowered. With a constant flexed torso and internally rotated shoulders, the Lower traps have little to no capacity of being utilised. Mid - Eccentrically overloaded and over-stretched - Again, due to poor posture and positions, the mid-traps are constantly loaded at their end range and become weak and overstretched. The mid-traps help to bring our shoulders blades back together but they have a crappy friendship as they spend most of their time apart. Upper - Probably the most overused muscle in the body. Once again it comes down to our posture and positions, the upper-traps are predominantly used for anything we do that involves pressing in front of us and overhead. The internally rotated shoulders limit the actions of our Pec muscles and therefore the Upper-traps try to help out and cause all kinds of issues - Pain, tension, headaches etc So to help calm this poor muscle down, here we are focusing on the Upper-traps by smashing a mobility ball into it (fun)! Its pretty easy to find the correct spot with the ball as you will probably want to jump off of it straight away. Once you have found the spot, slowly and gently move your arm around to hit all different positions. Spend a good 5 minutes on each side #neck #uppertrapezius #selfcare #physicaltherapy #physiotherapy #levatorscapulae #physio #trapezius #posturecorrection #shoulderstability #shoulderpain #chiropractic #shoulderrehab #techneck #stretch #shouldermobility #wellness #chiropractor #backpain #neckpainrelief #forwardheadposture #rotatorcuff #mobility #spine #posture #health #fitness #neckpain #shoulders #traps
08.01.2022 What we choose to focus or place our attention on grows. When we grow what we want, what we dont want naturally fades... Unless it is that we are focusing even more on what we DONT want than what we want!... #bodybuilding #musculation #muscle #fitness #fit #fitnesspark #chambery #back #backday #workout #gym #gymlife #aesthetic #training #backworkout #fitfam #fitnessmotivation #fitfrenchies #focus #motivation #mindset #lifstyle
08.01.2022 All of your muscle tissue in your body is surrounded by a sheath of web-like connective tissue called FASCIA. FASCIA is very densely woven, covering and interpenetrating every muscle, bone, nerve, artery and vein, as well as all of our internal organs including the heart, lungs, brain and spinal cord. The most interesting aspect of the fascial system is that it is not just a system of separate coverings. It is actually one continuous structure that exists from head to toe wit...hout interruption. In this way you can begin to see that each part of the entire body is connected to every other part by the fascia, like the yarn in a sweater. In the normal healthy state, the fascia is relaxed and wavy in configuration. It has the ability to stretch and move without restriction. When one experiences physical trauma, emotional trauma, scarring, or inflammation, however, the fascia loses its pliability. It becomes tight, restricted, and a source of tension to the rest of the body. Trauma, such as a fall, car accident, whiplash, surgery or just habitual poor posture and repetitive stress injuries has cumulative effects on the body. The changes trauma causes in the fascial system influences comfort and function of our body. #pilates #terapiasalternativas #tejidoconectivo #osteopatia #postura #dor #movimento #relax #fisiologia #therapy #fitness #fascitisplantar #health #fisioterapia #fascias #liberacaomiofascial #fascialstretchtherapy #love #liberac #osteopathy #physiotherapy # #fisio #massagetherapy #mobility #lpf #fasciarelease #myofascialrelease #anatomia
08.01.2022 Increase your mobility, to increase your comfort. Our bodies are designed to be used through full range of motions. Due to our sitting culture and sedentary lifestyle, we lose this range of motion and simple tasks like standing up and lying down become uncomfortable.... Be more like your fur friend, look after your body #mstt #mobility #rom #comfort #raven #furfriend #puppy #greatdane #move #puppylove See more
07.01.2022 How strong do you need to be to squat 200kg? We could study this movement and talk about contractile forces at muscular level, but we can also simply say, "Strong enough to squat 200kg." This may seem like circular logic, but strength is where we can really get lost in fitness, and where I find my task-focused definition of fitness especially useful for keeping me on track. ... After all, what is a better measurement of how "strong" someone is than the accomplishment of an amazing feat? To perform a 200kg Squat, you need to have the skill to perform the style of Squat required to lift 200kg as well as the physiological capacity to support this movement. We define movement strength as the physiological capacity to support a movement and skill as the ability to apply this capacity to your performance. I think it's important to separate movement strength and skill because in the gym we are always working to understand our current ability in terms of adaptations that we know how to progress. For example, knowing that you ran a marathon in three hours is a fantastic measurement, and a well-known way to improve your performance is to start with physiological adaptations. But what are these physiological adaptations, and how do they relate to your ability to move? 1 STRENGTH is the contractile potential of muscle and its application to moving the skeleton for the completion of a task. 2 STAMINA is the ability to sustain muscular strength. 3 ENDURANCE is the cardiovascular system that allows us to perform for long periods of time. 4 FLEXIBILITY/MOBILITY is the physiological capacity to move the body with minimal restriction at joint and muscular levels. #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
07.01.2022 OVERHEAD MOBILITY Most of us spend the majority of our days in a very flexed spine position, either over a desk or driving a car. Our spine will slowly adapt to these positions and build tightness and "strength" to help keep us there.... However, this is not good for when we want to lift something overhead or move with freedom. Grab yourself a Peanut mobility tool or 2 balls taped together and place it along your upper part of the spine (Thoracic). This can be quite tasty, so be gentle when you first start. Each of the 2 balls should be gradually digging into the tight tissue in and around the spine. Once you can sort of relax into this position, start to play with it by extended through your spine, pulling your arms overhead, giving yourself a hug and even lifting your hips up. Put 5 minutes on the clock and have a play! The first few times may just be laying there still as it is that tight. #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
07.01.2022 Christopher McDougall opened up a vigorous discussion of form and natural running in his best-selling book, Born to Run, in which he describes the legendary ultradistance runners of the Tarahumara tribe who live in Mexico's remote Copper Canyon. Instead of wearing shoes, these runners use homemade footwear crafted from pieces of tire tread. McDougall's description of the Tarahumara and his discussion of the benefits of barefoot running have sparked a debate that continu...es to rage about what exactly constitutes good running. Tarahumara runners have been able to run long distances in their ritual events with few apparent ill effects, but, as McDougall reports, they have also competed at the highest level when they've left the Copper Canyon and entered ultramarathons, such as the gruelling Leadville Trail 100 Run. For these reasons, barefoot advocates like to point to the tribe as a good example of why all runners should abandon their modern shoes. However, Daniel Lieberman, an evolutionary biologist at Harvard, who is mentioned in McDougall's book, say's it's not that simple. When it comes to injury-proof running, Lieberman says, there is no magical fix. "How you run is more important than what is on your feet." "Good running form can happen both ways, you can run poorly barefoot, and extremely well in a shoe." In other words, the success of the Tarahumara runners is likely due not only to their minimalist shoes but also to other factors, such as their running form, their balanced strength, and the social aspect of their running. The argument basically makes its way down to the feet. How the foot strikes the ground is a central topic of discussion. #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #balance #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
06.01.2022 You just might find your pain decreases too. Lots of stress in trying to be perfect Incessant stress is a major contributor to chronic disease What’s more stressful than not being yourself? Loving who you are is an important part of every healing program. It’s a missing part for many... Send love to yourself and to the part of your body that is hurting and then do your corrective exercises. In that orderThat matters #photooftheday #life #love #positivity #thoughts #goals #positivevibes #smile #inspiration #happiness #followforfollowback #success #believe #motivationalquotes #motivation #bhfyp #sad #loveyourself #inspirationalquotes #instadaily #mindset #inspire #selfcare #motivational #quoteoftheday #photography #art #writer #quotes #selflove See more
06.01.2022 Often people will say.... "I am too old to make any significant improvements in my health" or ... "My feet have been like this for so long, they will never change!" Both of these statements are untrue! The state of your feet right now is simply the reflection of everything you have done up until this moment. When these forces change, the tissues change to reflect the different habit. This is true whether its a good habit or a bad one! #mstt #tissue #human #dynamic #adapt #habits #habit #change #move #feet #foot #barefoot #challenge #forces #gym #crossfit #injury #exercise #movement #rehab #prehab See more
05.01.2022 Through 30 years of wearing footy boots, ill fitting school shoes and cushioned, supportive running shoes, my feet have taken a battering and caused a massive decrease in ankle range of motion and multiple soft tissue injuries. I used to hate being barefoot as a kid as I just hated the feeling on the ground and the harshness of the terrain. These days you will barely see me in a pair of shoes and the only shoes I will ever wear in some sort of minimalist shoe. It has be...en a constant task in getting my feet back to where they should be and I am still very early in a long journey. I have a massive passion to get any human back to their natural state, in being barefoot and unlocking their true potential that most modern day shoes are taking away from us! Anytime I explain foot health to a new client, I just love seeing the puzzled look on their face at the beginning and then a light bulb moments I bring out of them. It is my goal to get as many humans as possible being comfortable barefoot and throwing away all their supportive, cushioned, tight and rigid shoes. Enrol into Melbourne Soft Tissue Therapy School and check it out Link in Bio #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
04.01.2022 Any kind of mechanical vehicle needs its regular check ups and services. Without these, your car would probably blow up on you and bring you to a stop, and potentially ruin your day. Now think of your body as your #1 vehicle that you use day in day out to move and take you places.... If you are not doing monthly, weekly or even daily movement practices or mobility work, then you are slowly allowing your body to start rusting and run out of oil. Without a functionally working body, it will be very difficult to get out and explore the world, whether that be travelling the globe or something as simple as running around with your kids. The majority of humans today take their body for granted and never really find out its true potential. One life, one body, look after it! Predict your future - BOOK ONLINE - Link in Bio #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates See more
04.01.2022 ANKLE CIRCLES The simplest yet one of the most powerful proprioceptive exercise we use. Whilst seated, support your leg with your hand and raise your foot in the air... Move your ankle in a circle with a Smooth, Slow, Big, Slower motion Complete 3 rotations clockwise and then anti-clockwise The power in this exercise is the need for all 13 muscles from the leg, that attach into the foot, to work as a team to help produce the smoothest revolution possible Failure to coordinate all 13 muscles results in a clunky awkward looking stop-start rectangle motion, instead of a smooth circle. #anklemobility #anklestretches #mobilitymovementdrills #ankleexercises #physio #stretching #anklerehab #ankle #squat #dpt #talocruraljoint #exerciseoftheday #strength #stretch #physiotherapy #mobilitytraining #injuryprevention #fitness #strengthandconditioning #ankleinjury #yoga #physicaltherapy #movementismedicine #movement #improveyoursquat #mobility #squats #anklepain #footpain #exerciseoftheweek
04.01.2022 FOOT TWISTER Give you feet a good twist and see what potential you might be able to unlock. The foot is designed to move in so many different and the front and back of the foot should also be able to move between them and not just together.... Your feet get stuck straight for hours upon hours inside stiff, rigid shoes which limits the capacity for the foot to twist in a certain way. So, grab the front of your foot, grab the heel and start twisting (gently) and see how far you can gradually start to move it. You will most likely feel and hear a few cracks (perfectly fine), it just means the joint has been stuck and in need of some movement. Keep in mind that the foot is not just one giant, fixed bone, but is made up of 26 bones and 33 joints. The primary reason our body even has joints is to allow for fluid movement. Could you imagine how hard it would be to use your arms or legs if your elbows or knees were missing?? Your movements would be extremely rigid and stiff. The same goes for your foot: the less you use the many small joints within your foot by moving it in unique and novel ways, the less fluid control you have over stabilising your bodys weight - also know as BALANCE! #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
03.01.2022 Our ancestors first shoes were simply invented to protect from cuts and cold, with no interfering extras. The Primus Lite is perfected to do just that. Supple, responsive and breathable, this minimal design is the ultimate modern-day understatement. ... #mstt #vivo #vivobarefoot #barefoot #shoes #minimal #minimalist #freethefeet #natural #human #nature #grounded #mobile #strong #health #fitness #gym #wellness #crossfit #walk #run #move #movement #ancestors See more
03.01.2022 Say hello to the new member of the Vivo family: the ultra-light, ultra-lean Geo Racer. Designed for ultimate freedom of movement for any walk, run or workout while making sure you tread light on the planet. #mstt #vivo #vivobarefoot #barefoot #shoes #minimal #minimalist #freethefeet #natural #human #nature #grounded #mobile #strong #health #fitness #gym #wellness #crossfit #walk #run #move #movement
02.01.2022 Data suggests that up to 79% of recreational runners get some kind of lower limb injury which seems odd, given the amount of technology wrapping up our feet which is supposed to be helping us move better. Can you imagine if any other sport posted stats like this! No kids would ever be allowed to play football again!! A growing body of evidence even suggests that as the cushioning in a shoe increases, so does the proportion of runners who alter running mechanics in ways asso...ciated with injuries. This might be to do with how most runners in traditional running shoes hit the ground. Softer padding under the heel encourages a heel-strike action which heightens the impact force into the knees and hips. Arch support, motion control and stability mechanisms in shoes inhibit natural pronation, part of our shock absorbing system, and weaken arches. Meanwhile, a barefoot running gait (just watch a child sprint off down the beach in bare feet for an idea of perfect running gait) means the foot hits the ground at the mid-to forefront. The arch of the foot and Achilles tendon are designed to store and recoil 52% of this shock strain energy, further assisted by an aligned posture and higher cadence to help dissipate the rest of the shock. Even the advent of soft, cushioned sport’s shoes hasn’t stopped our feet suffering either. In the 70’s, running shoes went mainstream with the craze for jogging. But when athletic shoe companies found customers were complaining of Achilles tendon and calf injuries, they upped their game. Mike Fritton, formerly a designer at Nike describes what happened next: Bowerman (co-founder of Nike) decided to add a half-inch heel lift, based on what doctors were telling him. They were trying to accommodate people who had worn dress shoes all their life. The general public needed a product they could wear without discomfort. But as the market boomed and the technology blossomed oddly, the injuries that modern running shoes were meant to avoid didn’t disappear. In fact, they appeared to be blooming too. www.soledistribution.com.au #mstt #vivo #vivobarefoot #barefoot #shoes #minimal #minimalist #freethefeet #natural #human #nature #grounded #mobile #strong #health #fitness #gym #wellness #crossfit #walk #run #move #movement See more
02.01.2022 Basic Aerobic Function Once you see it, you cant unsee it! Those walking around, sitting in airports, sleeping with their mouths open. Here is how it works........ Our use of oxygen is only guaranteed if those oxygen molecules are kicked off our red blood cells, for use with mitochondria. Our mouths offload an exorbitant amount of carbon dioxide. At rest or even working (+/- 80% working effort). The way that oxygen gets to the mitochondria is by carbon dioxide molecules replacing where those oxygen molecules were. They have a greater attractor state than oxygen in the red blood cells. The nose limits the amount of carbon dioxide flow out. It actually allows us to absorb more oxygen (bang for buck compared to mouth) and it filters, humidifies and launches an immune response to any air that passes through it. This is how we function aerobically. SHUT YOUR MOUTH when youre not talking or you blunt that process. We are literally shutting down basic aerobic function when that mouth opens unnecessarily. Itll change your physiology for the better. #mstt #breath #breathing #shutyourmouth #physiology #carbondioxide #oxygen See more
01.01.2022 GOOD SLEEP COMES BEFORE GOOD MOVEMENT! Your health is one large chain. Everything is connected, and sleep is probably the most important link in that chain. You literally cant do anything else without it From a holistic standpoint, sleep brings everything together. There are countless studies in every medical field on its crucial role in just about every aspect of your health, and yet it is one of the least discussed topics on health... Not surprisingly, sleep hygiene is one of the worst taken care parts of our health, and its not getting better. Our modern culture has a huge influence on how we sleep, but that doesnt mean we have no control over it Sleep is FREE Before you look anywhere else in your life, ask if youre first getting GOOD sleep, and then ask if youre getting ENOUGH sleep. You have such a powerful and natural tool at consistently restoring your body day after day The importance of quality sleep is not something many of us know about and is sometimes even downplayed in our culture - usually in an indirect way like an unhealthy schedule and environment that doesnt allow for quality sleep The power of good, quality sleep can literally change your life! #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #osteopathy #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #cork #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
01.01.2022 So many different names are thrown around for different injuries and people ended up being labelled for what injury they have! As soon as a health professional labels you with Subacromial bursitis or ITB syndrome, the mind now believes that that is your injury. Alongside this label, comes a "recommended" time the injury will take to heal and again, the mind believes this hinders your recovery.... Yes, you may have a certain type of injury, but 9 times out of 10, it can be explained through a simple poor movement pattern, common posture or position you spend too much time in. A lot of these fancy named injuries can be improved through a simple change in everyday habits and increased or decreased movement practice. The job of a health professional is to help facilitate the client back to normal movement patterns but the real job is on the client to change the reasons the injury happened in the first place. The human body is an adaptation machine and is unique to every individual out there. One injury may take a few days for one person compared to a few weeks for another. It all comes down to how much you want to get better and how willing you are to change every habits for the better. #mstt #sportsmassagetherapist #melbourne #biomechanics #wellness #massagetherapy #stretch #rehabilitation #pilates #wellbeing #physiotherapy #remedialmassage #triathlon #massage #sportstherapist #osteo #physio #personaltrainer #running #backpain #softtissuetherapy #triggerpointtherapy #myotherapy #exercise #recovery #health #yoga #rehab #clinicalpilates #fitness See more
01.01.2022 "Adam Meakins" #fitness #motivation #workout #fitfam #gym #fit #fitspo #instafit #lifestyle #gymlife #dedication #instafitness #trainhard #cardio #grow #focus #eatclean #instagood #getfit #train #picoftheday #quote #instahealth #forourhearts #healthychoices #socialenvy #health #training #muscle #photooftheday
01.01.2022 WHY do you go to the gym? Sit back and actually think about it. Your WHY is pretty much the single most important thing for going to the gym.... Write it down and then have a look at your training. Are you entering the gym to get the best score, or to go as fast as possible, or to lift heavier than last week etc? If this is your mindset then you are basically testing yourself each and every day! Can you imagine a footy player playing a competitive game day in day out - NOPE! They train throughout the week to then test themselves on the weekend. This is how most training in the gym should be approached. If you have the mindset of training your body - you focus on correct tension, correct positions, correct form, correct muscle awareness - which therefore will get you where you want to go a lot quicker than just trying to "win" the workout. Throw in a "testing" day here and there and really push yourself, but give your nervous system and mental health a break by not doing it every damn day! #gymlife #motivation #workout #bodybuilding #sport #muscle #strong #instagood #healthylifestyle #personaltrainer #fitnessmodel #fitfam #gym #love #fitnessmotivation #like #fitness #strength #gains #photooftheday #exercise #running #health #fit #lifestyle #cardio #fitspo #healthy #gymmotivation #crossfit
01.01.2022 Why is it so hard to change our habits? 2 things: 1 Most of what we do we dont even realize why/when we do it, ... 2 Change is scary. The human brain is wired with a fear response when it comes to change because ancestrally, abrupt changes to how we live were often not a good thing. The most powerful tool to fight the fear of change? Start with small steps. By starting small (I mean really small), we can disarm the brains fear response and remove obstacles to action. #mstt #change #scary #grow #growth #small #startsmall #start #habits #powerful See more
