Apr
03
2019
As winter sports begin, so does the potential risk of associated injuries. Sports that require sprinting, kicking, acceleration and change of direction have an increased risk of participants developing soft tissue injuries, specifically hamstring injuries.
What causes hamstring injuries?
Hamstring...
Aug
22
2018
Anatomy of the Ankle
The main movement of the ankle is bending the foot upwards and downwards, and there are a number of small bones in the foot that also allow slight rotation and twisting of the foot. There are...
Mar
01
2017
Injury prevention and post exercise recovery is important for any athlete or individual that enjoys an active lifestyle, but does it matter if we skip our warm-up, or don’t have time for a cool-down with an sufficient stretch at...
Nov
04
2016
Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a type of tendinitis, a condition characterised by irritation or inflammation of the tendons of the muscles of the forearm. It affects the muscles that attach to the outside of the elbow (the...
Mar
01
2016
Winter sports season is just about to start.
Here are our top 5 tips for making sure your body is prepared and ready to play sport, how to prevent injury and to stay healthy:
1. Build Fitness Levels Slowly
It's important to...
