Clicking on its own usually isn't the problem. It's clicking plus an ache around the front of your knee, especially at the bottom of a squat or on the way back up, that's actually worth paying attention to. Here's what's likely going on. What's causing it This combination, front-of-knee ache with clicking or grinding on loaded knee bend, is the classic presentation of patellofemoral joint pain, sometimes called "runner's knee" even though it's just as common in lifters. It ha

The reformer machine looks like it belongs in a physio clinic crossed with a torture chamber. Springs, straps, a sliding carriage, a bar at one end you push with your feet. If you've never used one, it's normal to feel a bit intimidated before your first class. It shouldn't be. Here's what actually happens. Booking your first session If you're completely new to reformer Pilates, or you're carrying an injury, we'd usually suggest starting with a one-on-one session rather than

So even though less weight with full range of movement might not impress your gym crush, it will definitely impress your physiotherapist.

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