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Stretching – do we need it?

Aug 15, 2019
2 min

Stretching – do we need it?

Muscle “tightness” is a common problem which affects many people. Regardless of its cause, it can reduce joint range of motion overtime which may indirectly affect physical performance or increase the risk of injury. Stretching is a well-known intervention, frequently used by athletes or people involved in rehabilitation or fitness programs, which is used to reduce and/or prevent muscles from becoming tight. Despite the fact many of us engage in regular exercise, we often do

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What is KLT

Aug 1, 2019
1 min

What is KLT

Kinetic Link Training (KLT) is a functional strength training program aimed at improving functional capacity. That is, the ability to perform both simple and complex daily tasks, work-related or sport-specific movements with ease, efficiency, strength and control. KLT resistance training is fully biomechanically balanced and addresses all the components necessary to succeed in any activity or performance. The focus is on training and performing natural human movements under l

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Proprioception - the body’s awareness of where it is, in relation to itself??

Jun 15, 2017
2 min

Proprioception - the body’s awareness of where it is, in relation to itself??

Proprioception – in Latin it means “one’s own,” “individual” and “to take or grasp.” In Physiotherapy it means “the sense of where the body (or a limb) is in relation to the rest of the body and the environment.” Proprioception is essentially messages sent to the brain from muscles, tendons and joints to allow us to move and manipulate our environment without constantly falling, walking into stuff or generally being very unco-ordinated in our movements. Still don’t quite ge

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