The Importance of Warming Up for Golf Do you warm up for golf? Do you experience golf injuries? Many golfers overlook the importance of warming up before hitting the course, but it can make a significant difference in performance and injury prevention. Signs You Need a Warm-Up Benefits of Warming Up Warming up not only […]
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Anatomy of the hamstrings: The hamstrings are a collection of 3 individual muscles: They all work together but have slightly different roles. During sprinting, the biceps femoris takes the biggest load, the semitendinosus is lengthened the most, and semimembranosus acts as a force producer. During rehab, you want to target the hamstrings collectively as they
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What is shoulder instability? Shoulder instability is categorized as excessive translation of the humeral head at the shoulder joint. This can lead to pain and loss of shoulder function. What are the causes of Shoulder instability? There are different types of shoulder instability, first, is directly as a result of trauma causing structural changes to
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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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The rehabilitation process post ACL reconstruction has developed over the years and benefitted from advancements in research. Below is a collated summary of the research review ‘Who’s afraid of the big bad wolf’ Noehren B, Snyder-Mackler L (2020)- which addresses the use of Open Kinetic Chain exercises (the big bad wolf) during the early rehab
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What is Achilles Tendinopathy? Achilles Tendinopathy is an overuse injury causing degenerative changes within the achilles tendon. The achilles tendon in the tendon which attaches the calf muscle to the heel and is mainly involved in the pointing of the foot, for example; standing on your toes. Which population experiences Achilles Tendinopathy? Anyone can experience
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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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Pickleball is an increasingly popular sport in Canada. Whilst it is predominantly an outdoor sport the number of indoor venues are rising and with warmer weather coming we want to make sure you enjoy the season. What are the most common pickleball injuries? Examples: How can you reduce the risk of injury? If you are
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