Did you know bone stress stress injuries (BSI) accounts for 10% of all sports-related injuries? And it is not just sports people that suffer with these injuries. What are bone stress injuries? Bone stress injuries (BSI) are an overuse injury to the bone. It occurs when bones...
Netball is a physically demanding sport which requires players to be fit, agile and coordinated. In a previous blog we outlined the physical attributes of a good netball player as well as how these skills can be measured and improved (CLICK TO READ). Unfortunately, like...
Netball is a high-intensity team sport that requires a combination of physical and mental abilities to be successful. Players must possess a range of physical attributes to meet the demands of the game. Each position on the court requires unique physical requirements, and therefore players...
You often hear of people "doing their hammy", but what actually is an injured hamstring? The hamstrings are a group of three muscles on the back of the thigh. These muscles are known as: SemitendinosusSemimembranosusBiceps femoris Each of these muscles is made up of lots of small...
A torn meniscus is one of the more common injuries of the knee. Any activity that involves forceful twisting or rotation at the knee, combined with weight-bearing can result in injury. What is the meniscus? The meniscus is a 'C-shaped' rubbery section of tough cartilage called fibrocartilage....
In a previous blog, our cirque physio Jessica Banks outlined what an aerialist is and the demands on their shoulder (READ MORE HERE). A key message is the importance of having good shoulder strength. This is necessary for performing the skills required and reduce the...
Jessica Banks, our aerialist physio, outlines what is required for the aerialist shoulder. She knows first hand the demands, as being both a highly skilled physiotherapist and a trained aerialist herself. What is an aerialist? This is a performer, athlete and artist that uses apparatus to...
Thought you just rolled your ankle but it doesn't seem to be getting better? It's important to know, not every ankle injury is just a 'sprained ankle'. What Is An Osteochondral Lesion Of The Talus? The talus is the bone that sits at the bottom of...
What is the medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury? The medial collateral ligament (or the "MCL") is a strong ligament which sits on the inside of the knee. It is an important ligament that provide stability to the knee. Image reproduced from the Orthopaedics 360, https://orthopaedics360.com.au/knee/mcl-tear How...
Some other terms that may be used to describe this injury include: Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (AITFL) InjuryHigh Ankle SprainInferior Tibiofibular Joint InjuryDistal Tibiofibular Joint Injury What is Ankle Syndesmosis Injury? The ankle syndesmosis is the joint that connects the tibia and fibula, the two bones of the...