With summer just around the corner, many of us are gearing up for our favourite summer sports. Whether it’s surf lifesaving, tennis, little nippers, cricket, or simply getting back into running and swimming, it’s important to prepare your body properly to reduce the risk of injury and perform at your best.How can you prepare your body for …
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One of the things all runners want to do is to reduce injuries and reduce time away from running.A recent study compared three programs to reduce lower limb injuries in runners. The three programs were;1. hip and core strength group2. ankle and foot strength group3. static stretching groupResults found that doing 20 to 35 minutes of …
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 …
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 …
Foam rolling and stretching are two of the most beneficial ways of improving your flexibility, range of motion, and stiffness. But when is the best time to do them?A recent study conducted a systematic review to evaluate the effects of stretching and foam rolling before and after exercise. Results found that foam rolling and stretching …
