Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are most commonly musculoskeletal conditions. However, have you ever noticed that people who have undergone an ACL reconstruction typically experience a second ACL surgery later on? We are going to tell you a possible reason why…Individuals with ACL injuries or those who have had surgery on their ACL have been …
Some of the most common causes of shoulder pain are due to problems with the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. When irritated, we can find ourselves struggling with injuries such as… Rotator Cuff Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons in the rotator cuff. Rotator Cuff Tears: Partial or …
Managing shoulder pain disorders can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! A recent research review studied the current evidence on the effect of exercise programs on the shoulder pain of elite swimmers.*The results showed strong evidence for the effectiveness of exercise in treating shoulder pain.The results from various included studies showed;1. Less incidence of shoulder pain …
Have you ever heard someone say,“Stop running or you’ll wear your knees out!” We hear this idea from our clients all the time.The thing is current scientific evidence consistently shows there is no association between walking, running and common recreational sports and the progression of knee osteoarthritis.So we don’t believe running will “wear out” your knees.Other risk factors like …
Why Your Ankle May Keep Rolling: What the Latest Research Tells Us If you’ve ever rolled your ankle, you’ll know how painful and frustrating it can be. For some people, the ankle never feels quite the same again. Instead of fully recovering, it may continue to roll easily, leading to what’s called chronic ankle instability. This …
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Knee injuries are common in young athletes, but did you know the effects can last much longer than expected?A recent study followed teenagers with sport-related knee injuries over a 2 year period. They found that even after rehab, the injured leg often stays weaker than the uninjured one, for up to 24 months.The study also …
Tendon pain in young athletes, particularly during high-growth years, is a common but often misunderstood issue. A new study led by physiotherapist Sam Blanchard has shown that customising exercises based on how each athlete’s muscles and tendons work together can make a big difference. In fact, this approach reduced knee pain by two-thirds in a …
The Plantar Fascia is a thick piece of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes. When this tissue becomes inflamed, we can experience a sharp stabbing-like pain near the heel. It is typically more prominent in the mornings or after long periods of rest. This is called Plantar Fasciitis.What causes Plantar Fasciitis?Often, some of …
Sprains and Strains are common injuries that can happen to almost any body part. Some of the more common areas they can occur are the ankles, wrists, and knees.Sprain and Strain both mean the same thing…which is a pull or tear to the body part. However, a Sprain is when this pulling/tearing occurs in a ligament or joint …
DOMS stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and is muscle pain you can experience typically a day or two after a workout. The soreness is usually at its worst 24 to 48 hours after exercise, however, it can linger for as long as 3 to 5 days.DOMS is the result of multiple microscopic tears in your muscle fibres …
