Netball is a sport that demands agility, precision, and quick movements. However, the fast-paced nature of the game also increases the risk of injuries, with ankle injuries being one of the most common among netball players. In this blog post, we’ll explore the impact of ankle injuries in netball and shed light on how osteopathy … Continued
Osteoarthritis, often referred to as OA, is a common joint condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterised by the gradual degeneration of the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of bones in your joints. This degeneration can lead to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. While there is no cure for osteoarthritis, there … Continued
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. These ligaments help dynamically stabilize the knee. An anterior cruciate ligament injury is a common knee injury that occurs in athletes when the ligament is stretched or torn due to unexpected forces. This can happen due to an awkward landing, … Continued
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries that occur in sports and physical activities. While they can be painful and debilitating, what makes hamstring injuries even more frustrating is their tendency to recur, even after a seemingly successful recovery. There are several reasons why hamstring injury reoccurrence is so high, including: Incomplete or … Continued
Warm Up Exercises for Sprinting 1. Arabesque to hip lock (3 sets of 6 reps each side) 2. Lunge and rotate (3 sets of 6 reps each side) 3. Leg swings (3 sets of 30 secs each side) How we help our athletes run faster: Sprinting is a highly competitive sport that … Continued
Pelvic pain or dysfunction within the pelvic floor muscles is likely to impact you or someone close to you at some point in your life. It is estimated that 1 in 6 men in Australia are currently experiencing pelvic pain and that persistent pelvic pain is prevalent in roughly 15-25% of women. Pelvic pain can … Continued
Hip pain is a common issue suffered by many athletes, especially runners. This is largely due to the hip joint playing such a crucial role in flexibility, stability and power during running. The hip is the body’s second largest weight-bearing joint (after the knee) and functions as a ball and socket joint. The “ball-like” head … Continued
When spending long hours at a computer we tend to adopt a slouched position whereby our shoulders rotate inwards. This can cause unwanted discomfort in your upper and lower back, neck, chest and shoulders. The aim of these 3 exercises is to counteract these postural adaptations to ensure you maintain an upright posture and efficient … Continued
Are you constantly experiencing running-related injuries? Running issues predominantly present in the lower limbs due to the repetitive nature of the activity. Here are three exercises I commonly prescribes to encourage efficient movement when running with the ultimate aim to avoid overloading of the lower limbs to help reduce the risk of pain and injury. Sunset … Continued
Check out our Podiatric Biomechanist Pep Karalus completing a running assessment to identify three dysfunctional movement patterns that may be contributing to this clients persistent left knee pain. Reduced right hip extension The first dysfunctional movement pattern in this clients running that I can identify pretty quickly is his lack of right hip extension.. As … Continued