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…
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,…
Pulled a muscle? The anatomy of muscle tears and strains [2022]
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…
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…
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 bone…
How to successfully treat shin splints
What are shin splints and why do i get them ? Watch here as we discuss the relative factors about: Anatomy of the shin region. Why we get shin splints.…
The ITB syndrome solution
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 benefits…
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…
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…
Osteoarthritis and how to get on top of it
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…
Returning to sport following ACL reconstruction
When can I return to sport or exercise after ACL reconstruction ? Usually this is the first question that we get asked and i think its good to get it…
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…
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…
A guide to ACL and knee ligament injury: The early days
The anterior cruciate ligament, ( ACL), is probably the most infamous ligament in the knee when it comes to sports or activity related injuries. We are probably most aware of…
Time for a Total Knee Replacement? What it is and what you can expect [2023]
The decision to have a knee replacement is significant. It is a very common surgery with over 50,000 knee replacements per year in Australia, BUT it is still major surgery.…