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Building muscle takes more than adding weight to the bar or finishing another set. If your arms, legs or chest are no longer growing despite consistent gym sessions, it may be time to look at how you train, recover and progress your exercises. Muscle hypertrophy is the increase in the size of muscle fibres in response to training and other physiological factors. For people pursuing muscle growth, the goal is to apply enough training stimulus to encourage adaptation while allowing the body to recover. At Pursuit Physiotherapy in Springwood, musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy can help gym-goers address movement limitations, manage injuries and work towards their strength and training goals. What Is Muscle Hypertrophy? Muscle hypertrophy occurs when muscle fibres increase in size. Resistance training is a key stimulus, particularly when exercises challenge the muscles through progressively demanding workloads. Several factors influence muscle growth: Training volume: The amount o...

A sports injury can happen in a split second. You land awkwardly, feel a pull during a sprint or notice your knee hurting halfway through a training session. Sometimes the pain settles after a few days. Other times, it keeps returning whenever you try to pick up where you left off. Sports injury physio in Springwood can help you understand what may be causing the problem, manage the injury and work towards returning to your usual training or sport. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, sports and musculoskeletal physiotherapy can help active people manage injuries while rebuilding the strength and movement needed for their sport, gym routine or everyday activities. What injuries can sports injury physiotherapy help with? Sports injury physiotherapy can help manage a range of injuries, from sudden strains and sprains to problems that develop gradually through repeated training. Common examples include: Hamstring, calf and quadriceps strains Ankle sprains Knee pain during running, jumping or squat...

Breathing is something most people don't think about until it becomes difficult. A chest full of mucus, a weak cough, getting unusually breathless during everyday activities, or struggling to clear your lungs after an illness can make simple things surprisingly difficult. This is where respiratory physio in Springwood can be useful. Respiratory physiotherapy isn't simply about treating someone who feels short of breath. It can involve airway clearance, breathing exercises, respiratory muscle training and equipment to help people manage specific respiratory or neuromuscular problems. At Pursuit Physiotherapy, respiratory physiotherapy is available for people who need more specialised support with breathing, airway clearance and respiratory equipment. What does a respiratory physiotherapist do? A respiratory physiotherapist works with people whose breathing, airway clearance or respiratory muscle function is affecting their health and daily activities. The assessment depends o...