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Understanding & Preventing Ankle Injuries in Netball

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

The GLA:D Program: a life-changer for those battling hip and knee osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition, is a common source of pain and disability for many individuals, particularly in the knee and hip joints. Living with the limitations of osteoarthritis can be challenging, but there’s hope in the form of the GLA:D program. This innovative initiative, which stands for “Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark,” is a … Continued

What is the best way to treat IT band friction syndrome?

ITB Friction Syndrome is primarily caused by the repeated friction between the iliotibial band (ITB), a thick band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of the thigh, and the lateral epicondyle of the femur (the bony protrusion on the outside of the knee). This friction can occur during activities that involve repetitive bending … Continued

Early Stage Post ACL Injury Rehabilitation Program

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

How to prevent hamstring injuries

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

Top 3 Warm Up Exercises For Sprinters

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

Sore Hips After Running?

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

Are you experiencing running-related pain or injury?

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