Hamstring injuries are not all the same: Specific rehabilitation is key
What are some key factors in hamstring rehabilitation? As a Physiotherapist we need to consider the type of tissue involved. l1. Is it muscular or tendon? 2. What is the…
Hamstring injuries are not all the same: Specific diagnosis is key
This will have repercussions for all you runners, footy players, or parents trying to win the Parents Egg and Spoon Race. Its time to listen up, be educated, and be…
Hamstring injuries are not all the same
It’s always mentioned in the news and becomes common place and thus not a big deal. After all the hamstring is just a muscle…isnt it? This isn’t actually true. There…
Ten Top Tips to Prepare For Your Race
Hopefully you have all been following a good training program, and sticking to it, but if not, it’s too late now so don’t even worry about it.. Here are some…
Runners Don’t Forget your Calves!
Runners often complain about tight calves and wouldn’t dream of doing a calf raise at the risk of jeopardising their next run. But you might just find if you spend…
The Evolution of Tennis and the Unfortunate Twist in the Story – Part 2
So what do we do from here? What have we learnt from the decade of the continually evolving and developing game of modern tennis? There is still so much research…
The Evolution of Tennis and the Unfortunate Twist in the Story
The injuries that occur from an individual sport that has a much more gruelling impact on the whole body than we may realise from our spectator position; strawberries and cream…
Arthritis – Part 2: Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) impacts the end of the bone in a joint (where two bones meet) and can also affect the cartilage, ligaments and muscles in the surrounding area. It is…
Signs of Arthritis?
The most common questions include “Why are joints aching in the colder mornings?” or “Is this a sign of my age!!??” Arthritis is a term that can be thrown around…
Beware the Runners Over-Stride. Working toward a better Technique.
What can I do about it? Candence When it comes to running retraining, increasing your cadence is probably the least technical component of change: take more steps at the same…