Return to running after knee injury or surgery
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When can I run again after I’ve injured my knee ? This is a common question that we get asked from clients, whether they are fitness enthusiasts, keen runners or…
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Acute ankle sprains, what you need to know
If you have just sprained your ankle there are a few key steps to ensure you get the management absolutely right for the best result. We have a look at…
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Are single leg exercises better for strength training in runners ?
Strength training for runners. There is a good argument that runners who add strength training to their programs will improve their running performance and reduce the risk of running related…
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Proximal hamstring tendinopathy and how to treat it effectively
Proximal hamstring tendinopathy, another pain in the bum Proximal hamstring tendinopathy (PHT) is another true pain on the bum. It can also be a tricky customer to diagnose and a…
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ACL tears and surgery, what should you do ?
Do I need surgery after an ACL rupture ? Is ACL surgery for you ? This is a bit of a hot potato topic at the moment with some very…
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Running cadence: the secret to injury prevention ?
Does the secret to reducing running injuries lie your running cadence ? Running injuries can be frustrating injuries. They stop us doing what we love to do and often they…
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Are you double jointed ? Hypermobility explained
What do we mean by being double jointed ? How to determine if you might be hypermobile Around 10% of the population are generally hypermobile and have multiple joints…
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ACL injury prevention and female athletes
ACL tears are a common injury in sports like soccer, basketball, AFL and netball. Female athletes are at a higher rate of having ACL tears compared to their male counterparts,…
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Pulled a muscle? The anatomy of muscle tears and strains.
The anatomy of a muscle tear or strain. Muscle injuries are the most frequent cause of injury in sports and exercise. It has been estimated that 30 to 50% of…
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Total Hip Replacements- What you need to know to feel ‘Hip Again’
The decision to have a hip replacement is a large one. While hip replacements are quite common, they are definitely not an easy decision to make. So here’s a bit more…
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Can’t activate your glutes ? here’s what you need to know and do
Gluteal amnesia, lazy glutes, my glutes don’t fire or I cant activate my glutes. Does this sound familiar ? These are common phrases we come across daily but is there…
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How to successfully treat shin splints part 2: Stronger tibias’ are happier tibias’, [2021]
Strengthening the tibia to treat shin splints. As previously discussed part of the pathology of shin splints relates to a bone stress response, where the remodelling or rebuilding of…
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How to successfully treat shin splints, [2021].
What are shin splints and why do i get them ? Watch here as we discuss the relative factors about why we get shin splints. We also cover what you…
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The ITB syndrome solution [ 2022]
Are you a runner or cyclist that gets a pain at the outside of the just above the knee ? Are you foam rolling religiously with no long term…
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Old school games …the case for skipping.
“The most wonderful things about Tiggerz is Tiggerz are wonderful things. Their heads are made of rubber their tails are made of springs” 5 reasons to introduce skipping into your…
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Nordic Hamstring curl and hamstring injuries, [2021]
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common muscle injuries seen in sport that involves some form of maximal speed running. As such there has been a lot of interest…
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Hamstring tears and the top 5 exercises to strengthen them.[2021]
How many times have we seen a football player or sprinter pulling up suddenly grasping the back of their leg and pulling up ? Are hamstring tears serious injuries ?…
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Osteoarthritis and how to get on top of it in 2022
Before we start these are the 5 things you need to know about Osteoarthritis: Very common condition affecting most individuals at some time in their life. May be a normal…
Read More Anatomy of the lateral ankle sprain injuries [2021].
This is probably one of the most common lower limb injuries seen in the clinic and also one of the post poorly self managed injuries we see. What seems like…
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ACL and sporting knee: (Re)turn to the gym
the 5 most important points about ACL or knee surgery Completion of an intensive 5-6 week exercise program before surgery can help improve outcomes post surgery. This program may also…
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