The high ankle sprain, your guide to recovery
High ankle sprains or ankle syndesmosis injuries are a relatively common lower limb injury that is often observed in field sports such as AFL or football codes. However it…
Importance of strength training for tendons
Tendons play a critical role in transmitting forces from muscles to bones, enabling efficient movement and locomotion. The ability of tendons to adapt to mechanical load is essential for their…
A guide to stress fractures in runners
Stress fractures are a common injury among runners, resulting from repetitive loading and overuse of the bones. These fractures can significantly impact training and performance, often requiring a period of…
Running- what could go wrong?
Running is one type of exercise which does have a high prevalence of injury. There are a multitude of symptoms which could occur, including foot, knee, hip and lower back…
Hamstring tears and the top 5 exercises to strengthen them [2022]
How many times have we seen a football player or sprinter pulling up suddenly grasping the back of their leg and pulling up? It’s a pretty common injury, so let’s…
Total Hip Replacements- What you need to know to feel ‘Hip Again’ [2023]
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…
Calf tears: The most important factors for successful recovery (2023)
If you run or play sport the chances are you may have tweaked or pulled your calf. The calf is made up of the gastrocnemius , soleus and plantaris muscles…
Barbell hip thrust: Getting the most from this exercise
Barbell hip thrust has certainly gained a lot of popularity in both the fitness and rehabilitation worlds in recent times. As an exercise is it of any benefit and if…
How long will a hip or knee replacement last? Putting the 10 year myth to bed [2023]
A hot topic of conversation if you are considering getting a hip or knee replacement is how long will it last ? Often our clients are under the impression that…
Lateral knee pain, solving a tricky problem, [2022]
Pain on the outside or lateral aspect of the knee can often be a difficult one to solve for many people, and its not just seen in sports related injuries.…
Lunges, functional strength for the lower body
Why should you consider the lunge exercise in your program The humble lunge is a great exercise that has great strength and balance benefits in its simplest form and can…
Return to running after knee injury or surgery
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…
Acute ankle sprains, what you need to know [2022].
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Jumping into plyometrics, how to get the spring back in your game ,[2021]
What are plyometrics or plyometric training ? In the simplest definition, plyometrics refers to jump training. A key component of many sports, such as basketball, soccer, and tennis, plyometric…
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 with…
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,…