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How To Keep Your Back Happy On The Bike
Cycling is good for you, right? Fresh air, strong legs, and that unbeatable feeling of flying down the road. But for many cyclists, there is

Sever’s Disease and Osgood-Schlatter in Kids: Common Causes of Heel and Knee Pain
If your active child suddenly starts complaining of heel or knee pain after sport, they may be experiencing one of two common growth-related conditions: Sever’s

What Is Biokinetics & How Does It Work with Physiotherapy?
At Free Motion, we believe movement is medicine, but just as important as movement is the right movement, at the right time, for the right

Hamstring Tendinopathy in Young Athletes: why rest alone isn’t the answer
We have seen a lot of young athletes with hamstring pain since the athletics season kicked off this year. Hamstring pain is common in athletes,

Pre-season: Recharge. Reset. Rebuild
As the year winds down, so should your training intensity. December isn’t just a time for holidays- it’s a crucial window for recovery in order

Shin splints: The sneaky overuse injury you shouldn’t ignore
There’s nothing worse than finding your stride, only to be stopped in your tracks by a stubborn ache in your lower legs. Shin splints might

Is your body waving a red flag? How to detect overuse injuries
Have you ever had a small ache that started during a run or workout? At first you can ignore it like a whisper but then

When to rest, and when to move after an injury
“Just rest.” How many times have you heard this advice after an injury, flare-up, or when struggling with body aches and niggles? And while rest