Most cycling injuries occur either traumatically (from a fall off the bike or a collision) or from overuse (often related to poor bike set-up, lack of core …
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Cycling Injuries
Pilates for Posture
The connection with poor posture and a range of musculoskeletal problems has been well established for some time. Most of us have been told since we were young …
Osgood-Schlatter’s Disease
Osgood Schlatter's disease is a knee injury which occurs during childhood. It is an overuse injury and occurs when a traction force on the tibial tuberosity, …
The Benefits of Running Retraining
As a recreational sport running is becoming increasingly popular. This is partly due to a growth in awareness of its potential benefits, including but not …
Tissue Adaptation to Load
The human body is an amazingly adaptable and responsive piece of machinery, made up of complex living tissue. The tissue in our bodies is exposed to a wide …
What is Acute Wry Neck?
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 …
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 …
