Pain & Injury Therapy

07/04/2026

Range of Motion (ROM): The Biomechanics Behind Human Movement

Range of Motion isn’t just about how far a joint moves, it’s about control, coordination, and how that movement integrates into function. Each joint operates within specific limits shaped by structure, soft tissues, and neuromuscular control.

Movement occurs across three planes sagittal, frontal, and transverse with joints contributing differently depending on the task. In gait, for instance, the hip, knee, and ankle work in sync through flexion–extension cycles to enable smooth, efficient forward motion.

ROM is never isolated. Multiple joints move together in precise coordination to maintain stability and minimize energy use. When one joint lacks adequate ROM, others compensate often leading to inefficiency and increased stress.

A key distinction is passive vs. active ROM. Passive ROM reflects available movement, while active ROM reflects control within that range. Functional movement depends far more on active ROM.

Restrictions (from stiffness, tightness, or neural factors) force the body to redistribute motion like limited hip extension increasing strain on the lower back. On the other hand, excessive but uncontrolled ROM can lead to instability and poor force transfer.

There’s also a strong link between ROM and force production. Muscles generate force best within optimal ranges outside of which efficiency drops and compensations arise.

Ultimately, ROM reflects the balance between mobility and stability. Too little limits function; too much without control reduces integrity.

👉 It’s not about how far you can move, it’s about how well you control it.

Image credit: Henry Dreyfuss, from The Measure of Man and Woman: Human Factors in Design

04/04/2026

If you recognize yourself in 3+ of these sleep problems, your body is sending a warning. Most people assume exhaustion is just “normal aging,” but the truth is far more serious. Poor sleep isn’t just fatigue, it’s linked to heart issues, diabetes, memory problems, and a higher risk of long-term health complications.

Here’s what most people get wrong:

1.Thinking 5–6 hours is “enough”
2.Ignoring snoring (it’s suffocation, not deep sleep)
3.Relying on sleep meds that sedate, mask the problem, and can cause dangerous side effects
4.Believing sleep debt “just goes away

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03/04/2026

If you are having difficulty sleeping, contact us to access ANF care. This can really help.

Every night, your body is meant to enter a deep restorative state where repair, recovery, and balance take place.When that doesn’t happen consistently, the e...

31/03/2026

Client came in tonight struggling with pain during front crawl — specifically around the pec minor area.
During our movement assessment, we found that shoulder abduction was only painful when the arm was internally rotated… exactly the position used in front crawl.
Using NeuroKinetic Therapy (NKT), we identified a relationship between the pec minor and the upper fibres of serratus anterior.
After addressing this imbalance, we retested — and she moved into the exact same position completely pain-free.
She will need to do her homework to continue improving but she can’t wait to get back swimming.

27/03/2026

Client Progress Update 👇
This client came in with ongoing low back tightness.
Using Neuro Kinetic Therapy, we identified that the psoas muscles were overactive and compensating for inhibited glutes — a common pattern that can contribute to lower back discomfort.
We then carried out a Thomas Test, which showed tightness in both the psoas and quadriceps:
• Left side knee flexion: 19° (normal ≈ 80–90°)
• Right side knee flexion: 40°
After targeted treatment focusing on these muscles, we reassessed:
• Left side improved to 42°
• Right side improved to 47°
A solid improvement in just one session 👊
He’s now been given a simple daily routine (morning & night) that takes just a few minutes — helping to reinforce the changes and continue progress between sessions.
Looking forward to seeing how he gets on at the next appointment

23/03/2026

ANF helping a client who’s been having a lot of hip pain. 😊😊