Explosive Power and Agility: A Guide to Plyometric Training
Plyometric training, also known as "jump training," is a form of exercise that utilises a series of explosive body-weight movements that...
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MARNA BLOG
Education is a big part of our Practice at Marna Physio. We believe the most powerful tool in aiding a person's recovery is their mind. Here we will be sharing the latest research and information on all forms of musculoskeletal injuries and performance. Go ahead, you might learn something!
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Regan Chester
Nov 72 min read
Understanding stress fractures: Causes, symptoms, and how to recover safely
Stress fractures are a common overuse injury in athletes and active individuals. These painful injuries occur when repetitive stress on a...
Sam Slykhuis
Oct 312 min read
Level Up Your Game: Essential Injury Prevention Strategies
Staying healthy and injury-free is crucial for any athlete, whether you're a seasoned pro or a weekend warrior. At Marna Physio, we're...
Tim Buchanan
Sep 63 min read
Elevate Your Health Journey with Marna Physio’s Small Group Exercise Classes
Ready to achieve your fitness and rehabilitation goals in a fun and supportive environment? We're excited to introduce our new small...
Sam Slykhuis
Oct 16, 20232 min read
Running assessments
At Marna Physio, we understand the importance of running as a physical activity and the joy it brings to your life. Our dedicated team is...
Sam Slykhuis
Aug 14, 20233 min read
Low back pain myths - a must read!
Low back pain is debilitating, it can severely disrupt our ability to work, exercise and just live in general. It can be frightening....
Laura Stacey
May 17, 20232 min read
Stronger, Balanced, and More Flexible: The Power of Pilates
Clinical Pilates is a highly beneficial form of exercise that targets mobility, strength, posture, flexibility, balance, and body...
Laura Stacey
May 16, 20233 min read
THE DO's AND DON'Ts OF WORKING FROM HOME
Feeling a niggle in the back after a long day sitting at the desk? Have a stiff neck after several hours gazing at the computer?...
Steve Stahl
May 10, 20232 min read
Cupping - treatment tools
What is cupping used for? Cupping therapy has been used in Chinese medicine for at least 3000 years. Cups were originally made of horn,...
Dana Crameri
May 3, 20232 min read
Meniscal injuries - Injury Snapshots
The meniscus is a crucial component of the knee joint, acting as a shock absorber during weight-bearing activities. It is a rubbery...
Laura Stacey
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Positional Vertigo
Introducing Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, also known as BPPV, is a common condition that...
Sam Slykhuis
Apr 17, 20232 min read
Understanding Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
As a physiotherapy clinic, we often encounter patients suffering from sciatica, a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the lower...
Dana Crameri
Mar 29, 20232 min read
What is the best posture?
Has anyone ever told you you have bad posture? When we hear “bad posture”, our minds picture someone sitting slouched with a hunched...
Adrian Deans
Mar 22, 20232 min read
The do's and don'ts of tendon injuries
Tendonitis, Tendinopathy, Tendon Strain, Overuse Injury……no matter what we call it we all know that a tendon injury can be difficult to...
Dana Crameri
Mar 15, 20231 min read
Patellofemoral pain
What is it? Pain around the front of the knee - diagnosed after all other possible knee issues have been ruled out. The knee pain comes...
Laura Stacey
Mar 8, 20232 min read
RED-S – Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport
What is RED-S? When athletes do not consume adequate nutrition to meet the energy demands of their exercise, they are at risk of poor...
Peter Biskup
Mar 1, 20232 min read
Is cracking joints bad?
Some people love it, some hate it. Sometimes it happens spontaneously, and sometimes people deliberately crack themselves all the time. ...
Adrian Deans
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Proprioception
What is it, and how does it relate to sports performance injury and rehabilitation? In simple terms, proprioception is an awareness of a...
Sam Slykhuis
Feb 15, 20232 min read
Don't rely on Motivation
Motivation can be great... but it is limited. There is no better feeling than wanting to take on the world. For some this feeling comes...
Dana Crameri
Feb 8, 20232 min read
Walking is underrated
We all know walking is good for us. But why is it so good for us? How much should we be doing? And how can you include it in your day?...
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