Kris KrotirisApr 8, 20192 minIs Dry Needling Really Effective?Should you be asking your physiotherapist for dry needling to cure all of your stubborn ailments? There is no doubt that the use of dry n...
Kris KrotirisMar 27, 20192 minAre ACL injuries preventable?Round one of the 2019 AFL season unfortunately saw us witness three serious knee injuries to some of the game’s elite players. It can be ...
Kris KrotirisJan 10, 20192 min4 Hidden Causes of InjuryDid you know your general health can influence your risk of getting injured? Did you know certain medications can affect your risk of inj...
Kris KrotirisDec 29, 20182 minFinding your neutral pelvis and spineFinding your neutral pelvis and spine Finding a neutral pelvis and spine position is absolutely critical in performing exercises and even...
Kris KrotirisDec 28, 20181 minInjury prevention warm-up: lower bodyWhy warm up your lower body: 3 key points Increase pliability/elasticity of muscles and tendons making them more resilient to injury Impr...
Kris KrotirisDec 28, 20182 minCould ankle stiffness be the cause of your pain or injury? The image below demonstrates the impact of stiff ankles on the front squat movement pattern. This athlete has limited ankle dorsiflexion ...
Kris KrotirisDec 24, 20182 minThe Box Squat vs. Traditional SquatWhat is a box squat? A box squat is a variation of a squat where a box or bench is placed behind you, enabling you to sit back onto it as...
Kris KrotirisDec 18, 20183 min3 Simple Things You Can Do To Prevent InjuryDespite our best intentions to improve our health or sporting performance through exercise in the gym, injuries unfortunately do occur. M...
Kris KrotirisDec 18, 20184 minWhat is a disc bulge, is it causing your pain and how can you fix it?What is an intervertebral disc? The intervertebral disc is a spongy tissue, which sits between each spinal vertebrae (see the picture bel...
Kris KrotirisDec 18, 20182 minCould your foot posture be causing your knee pain?Did you know your foot posture and footwear could be the cause and solution to your knee pain? The picture below demonstrates the impact ...
Kris KrotirisDec 17, 20184 minHamstring injuries: are they really preventable?In elite and recreational sport, hamstring injuries remain one of the major reasons players spend time on the sideline. In the AFL, hamst...
Kris KrotirisDec 17, 20182 minCore stability, why is it important?What is 'core stability'? Core stability has been defined by some as "The ability to control the position and motion of the trunk over th...
Kris KrotirisDec 16, 20182 minWhat is shoulder bursitis and how can you fix it?Most people will experience shoulder pain at some point in their lives. There are many potential causes of shoulder pain, with one of the...
Kris KrotirisDec 16, 20182 minShoulder pain: the most common missing link to your recovery Many people spend their working days sitting at a desk or using or carrying tools or equipment. Many also spend their leisure time on a c...