The soccer season is fast approaching and last year we had a lot of injuries related to soccer in clinic. The most common injuries we had last season related to soccer were hamstring injuries and groin/adductor injuries. These ranged from strains to tears, with a lot of players managing to keep playing, but we did […]
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Skiing (and snowboarding) is fast approaching and we get a lot of questions about it in clinic. Quite often people are concerned about their current injuries and how they will manage, and some had issues last year with getting injured and missing parts of the season. Check out this video of Matt and Corinne discussing
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Did you know that Corinne is a tennis coach? This is super handy when dealing with injuries and trying to play tennis (and other racket sports). We recently had a quick chat about some technique tips that Corinne was giving a client with shoulder pain that seemed to be exacerbated by her serve. Check out
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‘Dry Needling’ is a technique that involves inserting a thin and flexible needle into a muscle to that elicits a response to help it relax. This is often referred to as a ‘twitch’. There are changes to the muscle fibres, electrical activity, chemical releases, and a nervous system response that contributes to this response in
Whiplash is an increasingly common condition and one where symptoms can prolong, sometimes lasting up to a year. Whiplash associated disorders is an umbrella term describe injuries sustained by a sudden acceleration-deceleration motion, most commonly from a motor vehicle accident. Common symptoms: -Neck pain is the most common -Stiffness -Dizziness -Paraesthesia/anaesthesia -Headaches -Arm pain There
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What is reactive-based training? Reactive-based training involves exercises which require quick reactions to changes in the external environment. This form of exercise works to improve dynamic balance and co-ordination. Typically when we lose our balance our body forms strategies to help regain our balance and keep our centre of mass within our base of support.
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Would you like to be more active but are struggling with any of the following; you don’t like going to the gym, you’re not a fan of walking or you’re currently struggling with high impact activities that you normally like to do? With the great summer weather and the largest fresh water lake on your
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As previously discussed, running injuries can arise from overuse and overtraining. It is important to understand the best parameters for improving our speed and endurance as well as preventing injuries. This is where the 80/20 rule comes into play. The 80/20 rule states that 80% of your weekly runs should be completed at a low
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Walking is a simple, cheap and a very underestimated form of exercise. It can benefit both our physical health and mental well being. So, how can it benefit you and how much walking is recommended? Physical benefits: Lowers the risk of a stroke, heart attack, infections and type 2 diabetes Lowers the risk of musculoskeletal
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Physio can both be tough and daunting. Here are some ideas to help you get the most out of your experience with any physiotherapist, for any injury or condition. 1. Be Prepared 2. Be engaged 3. Be Honest and Open 4. Commit to the process The physiotherapy process is teamwork between yourself and your provider.
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