Balance, the delicate dance between stability and motion, is a marvel of the human body. 

Our ability to remain upright relies on a symphony of intricate interactions between various systems in our body. If just one of these systems fails to play their part, we may literally end up right on our head. In this exploration, let’s unravel how these systems contribute to balance and shed light on the conditions that can disrupt this delicate harmony.

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In our daily lives, the significance of muscle strength often goes unnoticed until we experience pain or injury. Whether it’s carrying groceries, lifting a child, or pushing a lawn mower, muscle strength plays a crucial role in preventing injuries and enhancing overall well-being. In this blog, we’ll delve into the everyday applications of muscle strength and how incorporating strength training into our routines can make a significant difference to our overall health and performance.

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Low back pain is a condition that can be experienced at any age and affects most people at least once in their life. In 90% of cases, the most common presentation is described as non-specific low back pain meaning no serious structures or sinister pathologies are involved (World Health Organization (WHO), 2023).

However, despite most cases of back pain being non-sinister, people with back pain can experience significant pain and disability. In fact, low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. 

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There is dogma that higher training load causes higher injury rates. However, there is also evidence that training has a protective effect against injury. For example, team sport athletes who performed more than 18 weeks of training before sustaining their initial injuries were at reduced risk of sustaining a subsequent injury, while high chronic workloads have been shown to decrease the risk of injury.

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