Acute spasmodic torticollis, better known as “wry neck”, is a fairly common condition characterised by a sudden loss of neck movement and severe pain. It will …
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Taping versus Bracing for Lateral Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuriesand can result in significant time away from training and games. Most ankle sprains are inversion …
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Strength Training for Distance Running
Strength Training for Distance Running Runners have always had a very uncertain relationship with strength training. The most obvious reason as to why is …
What is Real Time Ultrasound
What is Real Time Ultrasound Ultrasound uses high frequency sound waves, which travel freely through fluid and soft tissues in the body. The waves are …
Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Runners
The iliotibial band (ITB) is a wide sheath of fascial tissue that travels down the outside aspect of the thigh and is considered a continuation of the tensor …
Bike Fit
Setting up your bike to reduce injuries and increase performance. There are many things to think about when setting up a bike. The type of bike and the …
Benefits of Functional Training
Functional training has gained increasing popularity in the fitness industry with focus on exercising and loading the body in functional movement patterns over …
Can Pilates help me safely return to exercise
Pilates is a system of exercises, pioneered by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s, that places a particular focus on training and control of the …
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Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia is a band of connective tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot from the heel to the ball of the foot. The function of the plantar …
How to manage tendinopathy
Tendinopathy is a common injury which is often poorly managed. Tendons are fibrous connective tissue that attach muscles to structures in the body in order for …