Michelle Bergeron- Physiotherapist in Prahran, Victoria | Physical therapist

Michelle Bergeron- Physiotherapist

Locality: Prahran, Victoria

Address: 1/27-29 Regent St 3181 Prahran, VIC, Australia

Website: http://michelle.physio

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25.01.2022 Is this your volleyball shoe? Volleyball shoes need a blend of strong grip, ankle support and cushioning The rigidity necessary for the sharp cutting required on court doesnt typically translate to healthy foot function but, is an important aspect to a court shoe... If you wear shoes like this and have foot pain, should you stop playing volleyball? No. Definitely not. Do you have to change your shoes? No (unless theyre too small). But will you have to work on your feet to keep them healthy and functional? Yes. Yes you will. When I rehab a volleyball player, the principles of rehab the same: start with the basics, progress to more challenging strength and movement work, and finish by doing some functional work in the footwear they need to use Get them ready for the load they will endure and make them strong enough to handle it Struggling with foot/ankle pain and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

24.01.2022 The last SMA Vic event for the year is Managing the Mind: Mental Health in Sports. November 21st at Ikon Park at 7pm. 3 great speakers will cover content such as screening, interventions and building resilience. If you work with athletes, from elite to everyday, this seminar is worth attending. Check the link below for more details... https://sma.org.au//managing-the-mind-mental-health-in-sp/

23.01.2022 michelle.physio has a new home Im very excited to be moving into my good friends new clinic: Mouvaire Studio in Prahran (@mouvaire) Its a beautifully set-up space that I know will make my clients feel right at home... Start date is August 3rd Booking link in bio See you there!

23.01.2022 When you get new equipment in clinic, you are legally required to do an Insta-post about it. Did you know that? There are a lot of things I use a decline board for, including single leg balance work. It’s an interesting challenge to work your balance when your foot is on a different angle. I guarantee you’ll feel some different muscles light up if you play with this a bit I find this particularly useful for hikers or trail runners , to mimic the varying angles t...hey’ll encounter on the trail. Also great after ankle sprains, to build confidence different positions If you don’t have a decline board, you can use a ramp or even just the incline on your driveway. And just like any other single leg balance work, you can make it harder by moving your head, closing your eyes or playing catch Definitely do these barefoot or in your super cute barefoot shoes (I’m looking at you @mukishoes) Give it a try and let me know how it feels! Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

23.01.2022 Wall calf rises are a nice variation to get started with, if you struggle to do a proper single leg rise. There are a few reasons why I might prescribe these instead: pain, lack of strength or control, poor understanding of rising UP not forward. Sometimes I just use them to mix up the programming. Key points:... * keep your bum and back on the wall * Keep your toes long and flat * Keep equal weight on all 5 toes Variations: * Rises (2s up, 2s down) * Isometric hold (30-60s) * Pulses (until it burns!) * Combination of the above 3 Give them a try and let me know how they feel!

22.01.2022 Stoked to be recognised by this stellar group of Allied Health Professionals. Thanks GrowthRx - I look forward to whats coming next!

21.01.2022 The story of a foot: The photo of the foot on the left was taken in March 2019, a few weeks into what would become a very long rehab. This foot had multiple injuries, surgeries and injections over a few short years. It had lost muscle mass (in the intrinsics and the calf), had a large drift in the big toe and was generally unhealthy looking in its colour and tone. This foot/ankle could barely get off the ground in a calf rise, had no control around the toes and still had a l...ot of pain. It couldnt tolerate playing AFL anymore. The photo of the foot on the right was taken 8 days ago. It is a much stronger foot, with less toe drift, actual muscle bulk in the intrinsics and calf, and an overall improvement in muscle tone and skin colour. It can rise, run, jump, land and cut without issues This is the result of hard work and dedication by this athlete; a level of persistence that many people would not be willing to commit to. Weve had some ups and down with this foot in the past year and a half, and still have work to do, but overall, through a coordinated effort by the team Physios, S&C coaches, myself and the athlete, its made enormous progress Most importantly, the foot on the right played in its first AFL game in 18 months yesterday. I could not be happier! Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

21.01.2022 Another successful long weekend working at the Australian Ultimate Championships in Townsville. The athletes kept us on our toes with lots of interesting injuries and we did our best to keep them on the field. Thankfully, I was working with 2 stellar guys - Brendon (sports doc) and Ross (physio)- which helped everything run smoothly. Cant complain about the set up or the views either! ... Ultimate Australia

21.01.2022 Didnt get to the SMA event on Drugs in Clinical Practice? No worries- heres my blog post about it! https://sma.org.au/recap-magic-potions-and-modern-medicine/

20.01.2022 Calf and arch release Calves feeling a bit tight and DOMSy from the strength work? Instead of stretching them out, try rolling them with a small ball. Its not that stretching is inherently bad, but it can cause problems if your joint integrity and tissue health hasnt been looked at. ... Loosening the muscle without pulling on it to increase its length, is a nice way to get some temporary relief. Follow these simple steps: 1- get a small, hard-ish ball (Im biased to lacrosse balls but tennis balls are fine) 2- sit on the floor 3- place the ball under your calf 4- roll around and find the tight spots (use your upper body and other leg to help) 5- embrace the pleasant pain (but dont push through anything sharp or too intense) No specific duration- just until it feels a bit better. - Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some guidance? Hit me up by email: [email protected] and we can set something up

18.01.2022 Hey Melbourne-based Physios, Chiros, Osteos, Ex Phys, S&C, PT, coaches or anyone who works with a group of athletic people who get back pain, check out the upcoming SMA Symposium on Feb 9th: A great list of speakers will cover topics including "Psychosocial considerations (and the biological implications) with Neuroscientist Dr. Tash Stanton, "Managing Bone Stress" with Alex Kontouris of Cricket Australia and an athletes panel featuring Mason Cox (Collingwood) Dont miss out!

17.01.2022 Honored to have been voted in as President of the Victorian State Committee of Sports Medicine Australia last week. Looking forward to working with my stellar VPs - Luke Nelson and Simone Muscat Physio- as well as the rest of my amazing colleagues and bringing great events to Melbourne and the rest of Victoria!

17.01.2022 Last weekend, I presented on foot intrinsics and calf strength at the AFL Podiatrists conference in Melbourne. I was, admittedly, a bit nervous to talk about how my experience working in the dance world translates to the footy field but in the end, it does. Turns out feet are feet are feet. Structured rehab works, regardless of your sport. Props to the AFL Sports Med teams for looking outside of their sport for a new perspective on injury management and to the podiatrists for being so open and willing to learn.

16.01.2022 Foot Lifts An often neglected area in training is the anterior compartment of the lower leg. It plays a big role in deceleration of the foot / controlling decline strength, so it needs to be addressed I first saw these exercises on Insta a while back, and honestly, I dont remember who from because theyve been on many accounts but shout out to whoever put them up first... Dont be fooled by how easy these look. A few sets of 15-20 reps will have the front of your shins burning Key Points: Keep the legs straight Lift in a straight line (dont let the foot drift off to one side) Lower down slowly If they feel easy, you can always add a weight to the top of your foot, or work them into more of a decline (off a step, for example) Give them a try and be sure to tag @michelle.physio when you do Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

14.01.2022 You wouldnt traditionally say that a push up is a foot exercise. But does that mean its not? I gave this to a client last week. She had a long history of sesamoid pain and was put into a boot for 10 weeks to help it settle. Whilst in the boot, she was doing intrinsic work, toe control and release work through the foot and calf This client is now pain free but hasnt been able to load 1st toe extension yet. She cant lunge or hold a plank yet. So, how does one load that... 1st toe? The incline push up gave us an appropriate load through the foot that wasnt irritable, and is easy to progress by decreasing her incline Its important both because it will help build confidence in her toe and improve its ability to support her weight. (Bonus for the upper body work) Rehab is very person specific. What works for one person may not be suitable for someone else. Creating appropriate exercises for my clients is my favourite things to do in clinic So- is an incline push up a foot exercise? In this case, Id say yes. What do you think? Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

14.01.2022 Side Stepping on a towel Rehab should be fun, so getting clients to play a bit is a nice way to keep them on their toes (see what I did there?) You can use lots of different things to challenge balance, but a folded-up towel is a simple tool, and weve all got them at home- so no excuses!... The goal isnt to be perfectly still in your balance as you step from side to side, rather to learn how to control yourself on an unsteady surface and retrain your bodys ability to catch if you start to lose balance in day to day life Its a deceptively difficult task! So give it a try and tag @michelle.physio in your stories when you do! Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

14.01.2022 Soleus Step Downs I was asked recently about decline and deceleration strength. This here is a nice exercise to increase the active dorsiflexion strength at the ankle and get some serious quads involved too! (Which, spoiler alert, are very important for deceleration and going downhill) Key Points... Go forward over the toes Keep your heel flat until you cant, then go onto the toes to get full range Be very LIGHT on the opposite foot (heel to ground, not toes) Press back up on the active leg, aiming up to the ceiling not backwards, pushing through the foot SLOW! Its easy to slip into a normal step down here, by sticking out the butt and not taking the knee over the toes (which is a fine exercise in itself, but not the goal of this one) or by pushing off the bottom leg (same comment), so try to focus on the forward movement More decline/downhill/deceleration strength tomorrow! Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

13.01.2022 . Is this your shoe? Are you a cyclist or triathlete, spending a fair amount of time clipped in? Cycling is an incredibly popular sport, from weekend warriors to mountain bikers, to triathletes (and lets not forget commuters). Being clipped in allows you to be more efficient on the bike by facilitating energy transfer to the pedal, and improving the ability to pull up during the back part of a pedal stroke. It also reduces the risk of slipping o...ff your pedal A cleated cycling shoe for a road bike is quite lightweight, with a rigid sole that prevents folding in the foot. The upper is usually quite breathable. They are often set up in a negative-drop type design, where the heel is a bit lower than the toes due to the cleat under the forefoot You may not associate cycling with foot, ankle or calf injuries but they do happen. Numb toes, sore calves, plantar heel pain and peroneal tendon pain are not unusual complaints So- if youre foot hurts while you ride, do you have to stop? No. Not necessarily. Is it worth reviewing your cycling shoe and cleat positioning? Yes, ideally by a bike-fit specialist. Should you do some work to improve your foot health and strength when youre not on the bike? Yes. Yes indeed Rehabbing a cyclist is the same as any other sport: start with the basics, progress to more challenging strength and movement work, and finish by doing some functional work in the footwear they need to use Prepare them for the load they need to sustain. Make them strong enough to handle it Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

13.01.2022 A new client told me that one of her goals was to wear a pair of heels to her daughter’s wedding in Feb 2021 She said goal with a bit of apprehension in her voice. Like she didn’t quite know if that was an ok goal, or if I would allow it. When I said yeah, I get that. I love a nice heel for a night out, she relaxed a bit To be clear to any future clients: your goal is your goal! If you want to be able to wear a pair of heels for a night out, or wear your Chuck Tayl...or’s again (different client), run 10km (different client) or get back on to footy (different client), or rock climbing (different client), or you just want to be able to walk without pain (different client), I will help you get there. That’s what I do I’ll give you as many tools as I can to reduce your pain, improve your function, and yes, get you into a pair of heels for your daughter’s wedding, if that’s what you want to do. If you’re willing to put the work in, I’m here to help! Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

09.01.2022 Single leg calf rise. A basic and very important part of managing foot and ankle pain. . . Key points:... -keep toes long and flat -keep weight even across the foot -rise up not forward Use a 2s up, 2s down pace. Set a metronome to keep you honest. Aim for 30reps. Watch out for common cheats. #physiotherapy #physio #rehab #rehabilitation #calf #calfraises #calfrises #heelrise #singleleg #singlelegcalfraises #strength #strengthtraining #exercise #dance #dancerehab #injuryprevention #injurymanagement #danceinjury #dancephysio

09.01.2022 The next Vic SMA event is all about diet. Do you have questions about diets like Keto, Paleo, High fat low carb, and how that might affect your athletes? Are you wondering if supplements can improve your game? Sports dieticians will be answering all of your questions and more on Thursday, June 6th. The past 3 Vic SMA events have sold out, so book now!

08.01.2022 Looking for a good excuse to get away for a weekend and write it off on taxes? Why not go to the SMA regional symposium in Gippsland in October? The Match Day Experience will walk you through the pre, during and post game management of athletes. Yours truly will be speaking - Im covering the injury prevention protocols that are out there. Should we use them and why/why not?... check it out here: https://sma.org.au//the-match-day-experience-elite-care-f/

08.01.2022 Big toe extension The big toe is the last point of contact when you push off when walking, running or jumping. Its an important part of the gait cycle: if its stiff (or painful), we create compensation patterns to get around it Its generally agreed that that big toe needs approx. 65deg of extension to walk around leisurely (some say as little as 45deg). Ballet dancers and gymnasts need at least 90deg, so do sprinters and baseball catchers. Most athletes need something b...etween those 2 ranges for optimal function in their sport If the toe is lacking range, we can compensate in many ways: by rolling to the side of the foot as we walk, turning our feet and hips out, shortening our stride length, stiffening up the legs and not pushing off through the forefoot, etc Some reductions in range are due to injuries, such as sesamoid pain or turf toe, some from poor footwear (too narrow, too rigid), some from arthritic changes in the joint. Reduced range is often accompanied by pain in the joint when trying to load it in its neutral position again. Improving your big toe extension and its tolerance to load in that position is important. You may need some external help to facilitate this initially, but there are a lot of ways you can work on it yourself Over the next few days, Ill be posting about how to improve your Big Toe Extension, so check back in to see what you can do! Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

08.01.2022 Is this the shoe you wear to play (s s )? Cleats (or boots, depending on your country) are typically narrow, with a rigid base and restrictive material for the upper. Not to mention the little studs that sit under some key areas. Sounds delightful, no? ... The thing is, they are a necessary evil for field based sports: they provide the traction required to cut hard and change direction In my experience, most people wear their cleats (at least) a full size too small. The snug fit feels more secure or gives better feel for the ball, but does nothing for foot health (hello blisters and black toenails) or injuries (turf toe or Achilles tendinopathy anyone?) So- if you get pain when you wear your cleats, do you have to stop playing (s s )? No! Definitely not. Does it mean you need new cleats? Maybe- worth checking. Are you going to have to take care of your feet? Yes. Yes you are. I help rehab a lot of athletes, from a variety of field sports, and again, the principles of rehab the same: start with the basics, progress to more challenging strength and movement work, and finish by doing some functional work in the footwear they need to use Prepare them for the load they will endure and make them strong enough to handle it Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] or DM me See more

08.01.2022 . Is this your shoe? Maybe in the 90s? (You know you wanted them!) There are 3 distinct types of shoes: low-top, mid-top and high-top. High-tops (like the Pump) are designed fo provide more ankle support but tend to be on the heavier side, whereas low-top are lighter and have the least amount of ankle support. Mid-top sits, well, in between those. Which ones you need depends on a few factors, like where you play, injury history and comfort/preferen...ce If youve ever spent time near a basketball court, youre probably familiar with the *squeak squeak squeak* of shoes on the floor. This is from the extreme traction on the soles, which help with cutting and pivoting. You can play ball unless grippy shoes, but youll potentially struggle to keep up There are *a lot* of (foot and) ankle injuries in basketball. If Im honest, Im yet to meet a basketball player who hasnt sprained their ankle at least once. The speed of cutting and running in the sport, coupled with the contact and landing from jumps (occasionally on someone elses foot...) can put athletes at risk of ankle injury If youve injured your foot/ ankle playing , do you need to stop? Well... probably for a short while, depending on the injury. Will you need to tape your ankle, or wear a brace, for the rest of your life? Id argue no, not if you do the right work, but it might help in the early stages When I rehab a basketball player , the same principles apply: start with the basics, progress to more challenging strength and movement work, and finish by doing some functional work in the footwear they need to use (*squeak squeak squeak*) Prepare them for the load they need to sustain. Make them strong enough to handle it Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

07.01.2022 Dancers are artists, yes, but theyre also world class athletes. I think, unfortunately, that many people have no idea how much dancers train, nor how strong they are. Performing arts doesnt typically have an "off season", so it can be a challenge to keep the dancers fit, healthy and injury free. This article shows just how much its all changing thanks Mimi Venker for the post!

07.01.2022 After an acute injury, many of us reach for ice to reduce the swelling and numb the pain, and then stay off it. Is that still the best idea? Jurys out. One school of thought says that you shouldnt use any ice/cold therapy because it slows downs the inflammatory process. Others think you should use it for 24-48hrs because it slows down the inflammatory process! I tend to err to the side of a bit of cold can help with pain control and swelling but its not the mai...n ingredient in recovery. Generally, I work with the POLICE acronym : in the early stages of an injury (1-3 days), you need to protect the area from further trauma. But this doesnt mean you just lie on the couch all day. Just try to avoid activity that increases your pain or use light external support to help (like crutches) : loading stimulates the healing process of bone, tendons, and joints. You might need some support (like crutches) to help you put weight on your foot, or you could go into a pool to walk around safely. The right amount of activity can help with swelling too, as it helps pump the built-up fluid out of the injured area : If youre going to use cold after an ankle sprain, I prefer a bucket of cold water in which you can plunge the lower leg. That way you can do some gentle movement exercises (ankle pumps, alphabet), with some gentle support in the water, which helps pump the fluid out of the area ss: external pressure (tape, bandage) helps limit fluid buildup/swelling, which typically allows you to get your joint moving sooner : elevating the injured limb above the heart may help promote moving the fluid/swelling from the injured area What about Anti-inflammatories? If theres a lot of pain, I tend to recommend painkillers instead, but its not a hard no. They have their place, but generally not my first go-to Tomorrow: early stage rehab Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

06.01.2022 Is this your shoe? (Spoiler alert: its mine) As noted in last weeks post, running shoes are a hot topic. This @vivobarefoot is an example of a minimalist shoe: thin, wide and flexible. These have a bit of tread, as theyre technically a trail shoe (I use them for running, hiking and training- so I like the versatility of the tread) But just because these are my running shoes, do they need to be yours? ... I ask a lot of questions when I assess someone . If you come in with a minimalist as your shoe, Ill want to know why you switched to them, how long ago and from what type of shoe. Because too fast a transition to this type of shoe can lead to all sorts of foot and ankle issues (it did for me, many years ago ) A minimalist shoe doesnt give you a get out of jail free card for pain or injuries either. If you arent strong enough- not just in your feet , but up the entire chain - mobile enough, or prepared for this shoe, you might struggle initially So- if youre getting pain whilst using a minimalist shoe, do you have to stop running? No (not long term, anyhow). Will you have to do the work to make yourself strong enough to keep running? Yes. Definitely. I help rehab a lot of runners and again, the principles of rehab the same as other sports: start with the basics, progress to more challenging strength and movement work, and finish by doing some functional work in the footwear they need to use Prepare them for the load they need to sustain. Make them strong enough to handle it Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

06.01.2022 My home office for the next few weeks: As of today, March 25th, I have decided to offer my physio / rehabilitation services from home, via Telehealth, for at least the next few weeks. I believe that my skill set in delivering quality rehab and education can be done effectively via Zoom / FaceTime. My colleagues Melbourne Physiotherapy, Pilates + Fitness Group are still offering face to face consults for those who need it, and if thats you, I encourage you to see them. They ...have put in place significant changes to mitigate the risks of COVID-19. To my current patients: if you havent received an email from me yet, you will in the next few days, to discuss how we can make this work. To prospective patients: if youd like to organise a consult, send me an email ([email protected]) or DM me to organise a time. Were all in this together

05.01.2022 A little rehab goes a long way One of my clients has made some solid progress in 1 month. Her initial injury was a lisfranc fracture in 2017 (undiagnosed and walking in pain for 8 months). Had some rehab post op but wasnt particularly successful. 3 years later she came to see me because the lack of function and strength, and regular pain was becoming tiresome During the initial assessment, I asked to her plantarflex, watched her and said can I record this?... The top video is her attempt to plantaflex. A struggle by any point of view: difficulty initiating the movement, inability to use forefoot, muscle fasciculation if she really tried hard and it was painful to do The bottom video was from todays session. A significant improvement: easily initiated the movement, mid foot and forefoot involved in plantarflexion, no fasciculation and no pain! Ive done a bit of hands on but the bulk of this change is second to her putting in the work, strengthening her muscles and retraining some motor patterns. Were not done with the rehab yet, but this is a huge gain and step in the right direction Even if your injury was years ago, it doesnt make it a lost cause. Tailored rehab addressing your issues and willingness to put in the work can make a huge difference Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

02.01.2022 2 modifications to the wall rises: 1- Feet turned out * Biases the medial calf * Can sometimes be less painful in ankle or foot... 2- Single leg * Progression to unsupported single leg rise Key points (as per parallel rises): * keep your bum and back on the wall * Keep your toes long and flat * Keep equal weight on all 5 toes Variations: * Rises (2s up, 2s down) * Isometric hold (30-60s) * Pulses (until it burns!) * Combination of the above 3 Give them a try and feel the burn!

02.01.2022 Its always fun to work with touring shows when they come to town. Thanks for having me Ballet Preljocaj - Pavillon Noir! P.S. the show was amazing!

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01.01.2022 Side-lying inner thigh lifts The inner thighs are the off forgotten muscle group of the legs (Poor lil guys). But they are an important muscle for a lot of things, not the least of which is plain ol’ walking . They don’t just pull your leg in, they also help extend it and stabilise the pelvis This is one of my favourite ways to start working inner thighs when my clients struggle to get them working. Don’t be deceived by how easy this looks- it can be pretty intense ... when done well Key Points: Keep a small hollow at your waist (easiest to do my reaching your top hip to the opposite wall) Don’t put pressure through the crossed leg- it’s just there for position and balance Lengthen and then lift the bottom leg *without* collapsing in the midsection You might have to play with where your leg is in space (maybe move it forward or back a bit) but it should be a pretty isolated burn in the inner thigh (with some bonus work in the obliques) I’ll often start people doing an isometric (no movement) hold for 30-60s, adding a bit of weight if needed. You can also do lift/lower Give them a try and see how it feels! See more

01.01.2022 Ive been working with the Melbourne Football Club for a few months now, helping them manage and rehab their foot injuries. The title is a bit misleading, given that I dont actually do any ballet with them (nor could I, as Ive never been a dancer) but the rehab Ive been putting them through has certainly been guided by my experience with dancers, gymnasts and acrobats. I think its great that an AFL team such as the MFC have looked beyond their own sport in an effort to deepen their understanding of rehab and help their players improve. And Im very humbled to have the athletes and other therapists embrace my advice.

01.01.2022 Weight Bearing Lunge Test A little pre/post-session WBLT. Before I go any further: I *do not* expect these changes to be sustained until this client puts the work in, but it is nice to see a quick change to show us what is available to him This client has right calf pain, which started about a month ago whilst running. He built up his distance well, so no dramatic changes in load. But! His range of motion into dorsiflexion is poor: on our initial assessment last week, his ...WBLT was -5cm with pain on that side With such limited dorsiflexion, hes asking his Soleus muscle to work to maximum available capacity every time he steps... which eventually led to an overload and pain We had already added in some soleus and foot strength. Today his WBLT started at 0cm, pain free. Mid session, following a bit of soft tissue and mobes, it improved a bit (2cm) Then I added Ankle CARS (he did 3 each direction) and Foot lifts (1 set of 10) and it improved to 5cm, pain free Id like his range to improve to significantly more than 5cm and Id like him to be able to get it cold; that will take time and work on his part but Im optimistic that it will make good progress Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more

01.01.2022 Burn, baby burn Rehabbing a foot/ankle injury is a whole leg (indeed, a whole person!) process. If youre not looking at, and strengthening, up the chain, youre missing a huge part The bullet squat has been in my rpertoire for a few years (thanks @paris_little!) and no matter how often Ive done it, It. Always. Burns! ... Its a great way to work on your hinge pattern, which is important in building power through the hips. It also works your balance, starts loading a single leg, gets you used to moving your torso on a static leg and gives * a bunch* of isometric work controlling that lower leg Now- there are *a lot* of variations that can be done on these. Some changes Ive used before include bending the knee more, hovering in a calf rise, using a flexed lumbar spine and loading with weight. Neither is better than the other, it just depends what you want out of it. This variation tends to bias a bit more glutes , hamstrings and low back extensors Give them a try and feel the burn! (dont forget to tag @michelle.physio when you do!) Struggling with a foot/ankle injury and need some help? Hit me up: [email protected] See more