Strength and Mobility Exercises

To prevent injury in sports such as gymnastics, cheerleading, acrobatics and dance, it is crucial to condition on a regular basis. Conditioning has various physical benefits, which include strengthening the joints, eliminating muscle imbalances, core strength development, and better balance, speed, mobility and overall range of motion. In cheerleading, it is important to make a conscious effort to condition the hips, ankles and knees to … Continue reading Strength and Mobility Exercises

How To Strap a Knee: Rigid vs. Kinesiology Tape

In the second episode of our Strapping Tape Series, we welcome back Bri Ritchie, a Strength and Conditioning Coach and a Level 2 Sports Trainer based in Newcastle, NSW! Today, she will be showing us how to adequately strap a knee, with both rigid and kinesiology tape. To watch our first episode on how to strap a wrist using both tapes, click here.  Kinesiology tape, … Continue reading How To Strap a Knee: Rigid vs. Kinesiology Tape