by Gina Imbrogno | Dec 12, 2022 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
Sports injuries occur because athletes put their bodies through rigorous training and arduous competition. In order to stay at the top of their game, many athletes have turned to sports physiotherapy as an alternative to surgery or anti-inflammatory drugs. Sports...
by Gina Imbrogno | Sep 11, 2022 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
If you’re a runner, you may be familiar with shin splints – a common injury that can occur when running. But what are shin splints, exactly? And how can you prevent them from happening? Shin splints are a common problem for athletes and those who engage...
by Gina Imbrogno | Sep 9, 2022 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
Repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) are a common type of injury that can occur from performing the same task over and over again. They often affect the hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders and can lead to pain, numbness, and difficulty moving the affected limb. If left...
by Gina Imbrogno | Sep 7, 2022 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
Among sports injuries, ankle sprains are the most common. Ankle sprains occur in approximately 25% of all athletic injuries. Sprains of the ankle can range from mild to severe and take several weeks or even months to heal fully. The main causes of ankle sprains...
by Gina Imbrogno | Sep 5, 2022 | Physiotherapy & Fitness
Hamstring injury is among the most common types of injury in both professional and recreational athletes. In fact, hamstring injuries account for around 15% of all sports injuries. So what makes these muscles so vulnerable to injury? The reason they are so often...
