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Learn How to Properly Hip Hinge
The hip hinge is an important movement pattern that actively engages the posterior chain (glutes and hamstrings) and helps build the foundation for complex exercises such as the kettlebell swing, deadlift, and squat. A proper hip hinge requires the movement to begin at the hips with flexion of the hip muscles while the spine is…
Ankle Sprain: Wall Squat Core Activation
This exercise can help with the retraining of the core stability, hip, leg and ankle muscles after an acute ankle ligament sprain. If you experience pain or you’re unsure about this exercise please consult your local Physiotherapist before continuing. Wrap a closed loop resistance band around the thighs just above the knees. Then position yourself…
Ankle Injuries & Ankle Sprains: Gluteus Muscle Retraining
This exercise is great for retraining your Gluteus Medius after an ankle injury. After you sprain your ankle, the muscles all the way up into the hip on the affected side can be affected. Begin by lying on your left side to strengthen your left Gluteus Medius “Butt” muscles. Keep your right hip stacked on…
How to Strengthen the Sciatic Nerve
When you have sciatica, you experience pain radiating from the sciatic nerve. Symptoms of sciatica include pain starting at the buttocks and extending down the back of the legs. To treat sciatica, a doctor may recommend exercises to strengthen the sciatic nerve. If you are pregnant, speak to your doctor about any modifications you need…
Management of Lateral Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are by far one of the most common injuries, both in sport, and if you’re a bit clumsy like me, just walking normally down the sidewalk. The lateral ankle sprain is commonly known as the “rolled ankle.” Basically your ankle rolls outwards over your foot and pain is felt on the outside of…
A Rehab Guide To: Rock Climbing
Since its debut in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, indoor rock climbing has become a massively popular choice for individuals seeking a fun and challenging physical activity–and it’s not hard to understand why! Pushing your limits in rock climbing, whether it’s climbing with ropes or bouldering, can challenge you physically, mentally, and emotionally. At INSYNC PHYSIO…
