At ONI, we frequently use kinesiology tape (or k-tape) to assist clients with sports injuries and rehabilitation. A lot of people as us about what it is and how it’s used so we put together this blog post to showcase: What is kinesiology tape? How is kinesiology tape used? Kinesiology tape vs strapping tape? When should I use it and when shouldn’t I? Tips for DIY kinesiology tape users?
Read MoreSnippets from a handstand workshop that Mish (AKA #NinjaMish or @misshellblazer) took over the weekend! Awesome to see everybody walking away with hand balancing gains.
Read MoreSleep, exercise, nutrition, relationships, meaningful activity, play. An imbalance of any of these can impact the others. So as we talk about food, we're really talking about wellness as a whole.
Read MoreThe scapula is essentially a floating piece that relies on the proper functioning of your muscles to be stable. If there are any weaknesses or imbalances then the scapula can become unstable and lose function.
Read MoreDecrease neck tension and improve posture with ONI Massage Therapist Kirill Volkov as he teaches you how to self massage with yoga blocks.
Read MoreQuick desk stretches to help with back tension, aches, and pains. ONI Massage Therapist Kirill shows us 3 exercises you can do at work to help with posture and keep those tension levels down and stay mobile!
Read MoreWhile it is important to have strength, the truth is we don’t spend the majority of our time in a perfect deadlift or squat position. We’re humans and as such, our daily lives can involve rounded backs, twisting, and other movements that aren’t often trained in the gym setting.
Read MoreDeveloped from obstacle course training, Parkour is a movement discipline where the aim is to get from one point to another, without assistive equipment. It often involves complex environments and efficient ways to navigate through it.
Read MoreFor this Pigeon Flow, we are working lengthened ranges of the glutes on the stabilising side and stretching the hip flexors on the lifted side.
Read MoreCoordinating your body’s balance is interesting because it’s not like you are consciously making micro adjustments to your muscle activity to turn on each and every individual muscle involved in keeping you balanced. You simply don’t have the time.
Read MoreTiming is everything. To move with speed doesn’t just require your muscles to contract quickly, but to contract in coordination with each other as well. Kinetic linking is when one movement transfers to the next in order to summate forces.
Read MoreHaving stability in the foot means that everything up the chain is set up for stability as well. The feet link your body to the ground and because all of your structures are linked together, any dysfunction at your feet can impact the rest of your body greatly.
Read MoreIt’s not enough being able to deadlift with a stable core. To be fully functional with our bodies we have to push into the boundaries of what we are capable of.
Read MoreIt was nice to see our general upper body and core strength carry over into this climbing sport, but the hands and forearms were definitely feeling pumped!
Read MoreChanges to your posture are gradual and will take time. Being diligent and spending a little bit of time everyday improving your muscle imbalances will go a long way for you to hold a better posture.
Read MoreFunctional movement involves many planes of movement and multiple joints moving simultaneously throughout. The core must be able to stabilise the spine during these movements in order to transfer forces effectively and to protect you from injury and pain.
Read MoreFlexibility and mobility in the adductor (inner thigh) muscles are essential for sports like martial arts or dancing, where open hips are necessary to performing skills like kicking.
Read MoreThe most common cause of Sciatica is compression of the sciatic nerve by a herniated disc. The most obvious symptoms for sciatica is pain in the lower back, buttocks, knee, and leg.
Read MoreWhen the muscles of your core are strong and coordinating efficiently with each other (timing has an important role to play in the function of the core), your spine is strong and stabilised against injury and pain.
Read MoreEven if your sport doesn’t involve jumping specifically, the vertical leap is still used to measure an athletes explosive potential. Maximise your vertical jump by learning and practicing specific components of the movement.
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