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Strength Training During Pregnancy – What the Research Actually Shows
A new systematic review of nine randomised controlled trials and 1,581 women confirms what biokineticists have long suspected: resistance training isn’t just safe during pregnancy – it’s beneficial. The “Just Stick to Walks” Advice Is Outdated Most...
What the Science Says About Back Pain – And Why Most of Us Have It Wrong
A new global review of nearly 23,000 people reveals a troubling gap between what the public believes about back pain and what the evidence actually shows. When back pain strikes, most of us reach for the same playbook: rest up, get a scan, see a specialist. It feels...
Meniscus Surgery Rehab: A Customised Approach for Recovery
“You’ll be fine in six weeks” is still one of the most common things patients hear after meniscus surgery. It’s also increasingly outdated. When it comes to meniscus surgery, rehabilitation isn’t just about time; it’s about meeting the right milestones at the right...
Could Building Knee Strength Reduce Your Risk of Chronic Pain? A Major Study Weighs In
Evidence-based insight from the Meyer Felton team. If you’ve been told that knee pain is just part of getting older, new research suggests a more actionable story – one where muscle power plays a central role, and where the right exercise intervention can make a...
The Older You Get, the More Exercise Matters. Here’s Why.
Ageing is often associated with slowing down. But when it comes to health and exercise, research consistently shows the opposite approach is more helpful: keep moving. Physical activity is one of the most powerful things we can do for ourselves as we get older. Not to...
What Does the Science Actually Say About Stretching? Here’s What 20 Global Experts Agree On
For decades, it has been the unquestioned bookend of every workout – you do it before, you do it after, and somewhere in between, you probably feel virtuous about it. But how much of what we believe about it is actually backed by solid science? And how much is just...
The Shoulder Surgery That Couldn’t Beat Exercise: What a Decade of Evidence Is Telling Us
Every year, tens of thousands of people are told a variation of the same story: there’s a bone spur in your shoulder, it’s pinching the tendons underneath, and we can fix it with a small operation. The surgery is called arthroscopic subacromial...
Does a Warm-Up Really Prevent Injuries?
Why the Question Isn’t as Simple as We Think Ask any athlete, coach, or clinician whether warming up prevents injuries, and you’ll almost certainly get a confident “yes.” And on the surface, the research seems to back that up. Structured warm-up programmes like FIFA...
Shoulder Pain and Dry Needling: Does It Really Improve Rehab Outcomes?
Shoulder pain is everywhere. And if you’ve ever Googled it, been to rehab, or chatted to someone in a gym changeroom, you’ve probably heard about dry needling. Some people swear by it. Others feel… very little. Clinicians are often left asking the same question...
Who Actually Benefits Most From Exercise in Hip Osteoarthritis?
What the Hip Booster Trial really tells us about pain, function, and why some people improve more than others. Exercise is one of the few things everyone agrees on in hip osteoarthritis (OA). It’s recommended early. It’s recommended often. It’s recommended even when...