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Shoulder Injuries

The shoulder is a very important joint in many sports such as racquet sports, swimming and ball sports. It is an extremely mobile joint and relies on good muscle control to maintain stability. Continue reading

Hamstring Strains

Hamstring injuries are the most common soft-tissue injury to the thigh, and are often seen in runners, especially sprinters, hurdlers and long jumpers. They also occur in sprinting sports such as football and hockey, especially after an inadequate warm-up. Continue reading

Pilates

Pilates aims to create balance, flowing coordinated movements and flexibility in the body by stabilising, stretching and conditioning your body with exercise. Continue reading

Core Stabilities

To attain total fitness, an athlete must possess “core stability” – the ability to use the muscles to keep the body’s separate sections stable. In order to perform ballistic movements – such as running, throwing and jumping – the muscles must have a stable base to start from. Continue reading

Chronic Knee Injuries

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Chronic Knee Pain can be very debilitating, and the longer it is left untreated, the worse it will become. If you think that you are suffering from Chronic Knee Pain you should speak to your Physiotherapist, who will be able to prescribe exercises to help. Continue reading

Acute Knee Injuries

Whether you play sport socially or professionally, a knee injury can cause significant pain and dysfunction. Acute knee injuries are one of the most common sporting injuries seen by Physiotherapists, and they can often mean a long break from sporting activity. Continue reading

Food Supplements

There are arguments both for and against many food supplements. The following outlines some of the most common food supplements on the market. Continue reading

Groin Pain

Groin pain in athletes, both recreational and professional, provides a huge diagnostic challenge. The groin, defined as the region between the trunk and hip, is a complex region; a defect in one part having profound effects on the health of the others. Continue reading

Low Back Pain

Low back pain is very common in the community and can affect workers, sports people, new mums, older people, even young people! Many sports people suffer from low back pain particular those who ignore the early warning signs. Continue reading

Podiatry for Athletes

Sports injury, acute or chronic, can easily develop from poor biomechanics of the foot. Biomechanics is a broad area within Podiatry, which involves a detailed evaluation and analysis of how the joints of the limb and foot function in relation to each other. Continue reading