The Most Common Sports Injuries And Their Physiotherapy Treatments
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...
What Are Shin Splints? Causes, Treatment, & Prevention
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 in physical...
How To Prevent RSI’s (Repetitive Strain injuries)
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...
Ankle Sprains – Sport’s Most Common Injury
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...
Why Hamstrings Are So Commonly Injured
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...
Running Injuries – Common Training Errors
Think you're doing everything right when it comes to running? A lot of runners seem to think that if they just lace up their sneakers and hit the pavement, they'll start seeing results. You might be making one of these repeated training errors. From not warming up...
Sports Injury – A Guide To Recovery
Are you dealing with a sports injury? Whether it's a recent occurrence or an old injury that's been bothering you, learning about the recovery process is essential. It's inevitable as an athlete that you will experience some kind of sports injury at some point. No...
Tips for Managing Shin Splints
If you're a runner, you know the pain of shin splints. Shin splints are a common injury among runners and other athletes. Shin splints occur when the muscles and tissue in the shin become inflamed. The pain is usually located along the front of the shinbone. Shin...
Benefits of Plyometric Training
Plyometric training is an exercise that uses explosive movements to improve strength, speed, and power. Plyometric exercises are done by repeatedly jumping, hopping, or skipping from one point to another. Although plyometric training is popular among athletes and...
Tips to Help Tight Hips
Whenever you sit for long periods, whether it's at work or on the couch at home, you're probably familiar with tight hips. "Hip stiffness" is a common problem and can lead to pain and other issues. Tight hips can cause back pain and make everyday activities such as...