Are You LIVING OPTIMALLY?

Breathing is one of our most basic and foundational movement patterns. Poor breathing biomechanics can seriously affect our body’s ability to work at its best, and yet, in turn, our lives can also affect our breathing – it’s a complex physiological circle of chicken or egg questions. However, what we do know is that sustained improvements in chief complaints such as pain, poor posture and limited flexibility, which are commonly presenting to the Optimal Health Lab, can easily be made and measured through incorporating optimal breathing patterns. Myotherapy Mike is our breathing guru!

The role of strength training in distance runners is often misunderstood, and often under-utilised. But resistance training can be a very useful adjunct to your normal running training. Read on as physiotherapist Emily takes you through the benefits of adding some resistance work into your programme.

‘Just gradually go back to exercise’ is the throw away line you hear said to many women after they have been carrying a baby for 9months and then been through labour and delivery – OHL Physio Kirsty wants to support you so it actually seems THAT simple! Returning to exercise after having a baby can be a complicated (and often emotional) time of learning about your body and how to nurture and move it best. This blog explains how Women’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist Kirsty can help you navigate this journey and safely guide you in finding your ‘fitness feels’ once again!