There has been increased injury rates in youth sports, particularly increases in severe injuries such as ACL injuries. This is partly due to the increases of training loads, sport specialisation…
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Movement is key. The statement says it all, however I feel it may be beneficial to elaborate just a little more… We as health professionals can sometimes get caught up…
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In the previous article, I discussed the importance of recovery while touching on the areas of massage, compression, stretching. I am going to continue with other methods of recovery, including…
Read MoreRupture and Reconstruction We all know of the dreaded anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. This generally means the athlete’s season is over and a long year ahead of rehabilitation. This…
Read MoreWhen you hear “Movement helps recovery” does it sound strange? Well it shouldn’t. When we get injured, we more often than not get told to rest. But is this the…
Read MoreHamstring injuries are very common across all sports. They can be frustrating for athletes as they are associated with a long rehabilitation time, while also having a high re-occurrence rate…
Read MoreHydrotherapy also known as aquatic therapy, is a specialised modality of exercise that is performed in a heated therapeutic pool. The varying properties of water are used to benefit the…
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Weight loss can seem like a massive hurdle and something that is not achievable. There is so much information readily available at a click of your finger, which is great…
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ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) rupture is the most common major knee injury in football. Rehabilitation and prevention related to re-rupture are extremely important. End stage ACL rehabilitation from reconstructions should…
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The Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is located on the inside of the knee. It is unfortunately one of the most common knee ligament injuries. The primary role of the MCL…
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