Hamstring Strains
Hamstring injuries are the most common soft-tissue injury to the thigh, and are often seen in runners, especially sprinters, hurdlers […]
Core Stability
To attain total fitness, an athlete must possess “core stability” – the ability to use the muscles to keep the
Chronic Knee Injuries
Chronic Knee Injuries can affect many athletes, from the professional who trains twice daily to the Saturday morning netballer. The
Acute Knee Injuries
Whether you play sport socially or professionally, a knee injury can cause significant pain and dysfunction. Acute knee injuries are
Food Supplements
There are arguments both for and against many food supplements. The following outlines some of the most common food supplements
Groin Pain
Groin Pain Groin pain in athletes, both recreational and professional, provides a huge diagnostic challenge. The groin, defined as the
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is very common in the community and can affect workers, sports people, new mums, older people, even
Podiatry for Athletes
Biomechanical Gait AnalysisSports injury, acute or chronic, can easily develop from poor biomechanics of the foot. Biomechanics is a broad
R.I.C.E.D
The most important time in the treatment of soft tissue injuries is the first 24-48 hours immediately following the injury.
Shin Splints
‘Shin splints’ is a commonly used term to describe pain experienced along the inner border of the shin. The term