Fri Sep 9
TENDINOPATHY
Tendinopathy refers to the degeneration and failed healing process of a tendon under stress. Tendinopathy is classified as an overuse injury, as it occurs...
Thu Aug 4
MENISCUS TEARS: RECENT DEVELOPMENT IN MANAGEMENT
Menisci are crescent shaped fibro-cartilage structures that act to absorb shock, redistribute load, lubricate and provide stability to the knee. We have two menisci...
Fri Apr 22
DRY NEEDLING
At The Injury Clinic, dry needling is a commonly used treatment modality. We often get asked why we use it, how it works and...
Fri Feb 18
ITB SYNDROME
Lateral knee pain (pain on the outside of the knee) is a common presentation to The Injury Clinic, and is regularly seen in runners....
Wed Feb 2
Stress Fractures
A stress fracture is a type of fracture which usually occurs as a result of abnormal repetitive loads over short periods of time without...
Wed Jan 5
NEURAL ADAPTATIONS IN RESISTANCE TRAINING
An increase in muscular strength without noticeable hypertrophy (muscle growth) is the first line of evidence for neural involvement in the acquisition of muscular...
Tue Nov 30
EFFECTS OF ECCENTRIC TRAINING ON ACUTE HAMSTRING INJURIES
HAMSTRING INJURIES Our hamstrings play a vital role while running. They are involved in pushing our foot into the ground, generating force for take...
Wed Nov 10
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE AND THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE
While the physiology of females may lead to requiring tailored training approaches that differ from male counterparts, the topic of training and menstrual cycles...
Fri Sep 17
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
“The syndrome of RED-S refers to impaired physiological functioning caused by relative energy deficiency, and includes but is not limited to metabolic rate, menstrual...
Wed Jul 21
THE ROLE & IMPORTANCE OF THE PELVIC FLOOR
The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that must work correctly to ensure normal movement and function throughout many movements and activities. Pelvic...
Fri Jul 9
BREAST SIZE AND BACK PAIN
Breast size and back pain: Is there a relationship? While it is widely recognised within literature that larger breasts can contribute to a range...
Fri Jul 2