Why Junior Basketballers Get Injured
Why injuries occur in junior basketball and the best way to manage them.
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Youth Injuries: Youth sport has never been more competitive or more demanding
Youth sport has never been more demanding. Read here why we are also seeing more overuse injuries.
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Hip Stress Fracture
Attention all Runners: that “Hip Flexor Tightness” Could Be a Hidden Stress Fracture — and you DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT Think your hip tightness or groin pain on runs is just a muscle issue? Maybe you’ve seen an allied health professional (Physio, Chiro, osteo) or even a GP who have blown it off…
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Best Warm-Up for Youth Basketball is SHRed
An evidence-based program helping reduce basketball injuries.
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The Mysterious Syndesmosis Injury
Physio guide on syndesmosis injury in the ankle.
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Why Active Self-Treatment Can Be More Effective Than Passive Therapies
In today’s fast-paced world, people want quick relief from pain. Passive therapies like massage, manipulation and dry needling or acupuncture can offer temporary relief, but they often don’t address the root cause of the problem. Evidence constantly points to active-self treatment as a more effective and empowering approach to reducing and abolishing pain. What is…
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Why Runners Need Heavy Strength Training and Plyometrics
If you’re an endurance runner, you’ve probably been told at some point that strength training is good for you. Yet, in running culture, many athletes still hesitate to embrace heavy strength training and plyometrics. The common fears? “It will make me too bulky,” “It will slow me down,” or “I don’t want to risk injury…
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The McKenzie Method
Learn how to treat your own aches and pains with the McKenzie Method If you’ve ever dealt with persistent back or neck pain, you know how frustrating it can be to find long-lasting relief. The McKenzie Method, also known as Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy (MDT), is a globally recognised system of assessment and treatment that…
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The Key to Optimal Performance: Why Recovery Matters
Recovery is just as important as training. Too often, we focus on pushing harder, running faster, and lifting heavier, but without recovery, our bodies don’t have the chance to adapt and improve, often leading to injuries. Why Recovery is Essential Every workout, training session, or competition puts stress on the body. Recovery allows the body…
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How do I Set-Up my Workstation?
With more people spending long hours at their desks—whether in the workplace or working from home—proper workstation setup can be crucial to preventing pain and discomfort. Poor ergonomics can lead to issues such as neck pain, back pain, and other soft tissue strain injuries (previously reported as repetitive stress). Understanding the right way to position…
