In the final part of this series, we explore how hormonal transitions impact performance, recovery and overall wellbeing. One important and often overlooked stage in this conversation is perimenopause and menopause, a time where many women experience significant changes in how their bodies feel and respond. I had the privilege of spending an hour on a Zoom call with Tania Dalton, an experienced health coach who is deeply passionate about supporting and energising women throug

Your menstrual cycle isn’t just about your period. It’s a monthly rhythm of hormonal shifts that can influence energy, strength, coordination, recovery, sleep, and even injury risk. As osteopaths, we look at the whole person, structure, function, lifestyle, stress, sleep, and load. Your cycle is part of that bigger picture. Understanding it can help you train smarter, not harder.

Written by Osteopath Gemma Ahrens  In part 3 of our Movement for Longevity  series, we bring everything together: mobility, strength, and...

Written by Osteopath Gemma Ahrens In our last blog, we explored how mobility naturally changes with age and why supporting it is so...

If you’re hypermobile, constantly stretching these tight areas might feel good short-term, but it can actually make things worse over time. Here's why!

If you are a runner, it is important to reduce your risk of injury. Strength training is one of the most effective strategies to build resilience, reduce injury risk, and improve performance.

Heart Rate Variability (HRV) offers valuable insights into your body's readiness for exercise, recovery status, and overall health.

Osteopath Gemma provides clarity into what osteoarthritis is, its causes, symptoms, and most importantly, how it can be managed!

A comprehensive two-week pre-season training block designed to help you achieve peak performance before your season starts.

Let's look at the importance of pre-season strength and endurance training in the lead-up to the Winter Sports Season.