Tag Archive for: sports injury

Elbow Pain: Tennis Elbow

Physiotherapy for tennis elbow involves a combination of exercises and treatments to reduce pain, improve function, and strengthen the affected area. Here are some key components of physiotherapy for tennis elbow: Exercises Wrist Extension…

Ankle Sprain Physiotherapy

Ankle sprain physiotherapy is an effective treatment for managing and recovering from ankle sprains. The treatment typically progresses through several phases: Initial Phase PRICE protocol: Protection, Rest, Ice 72 hrs, Compression, and…
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Knee Pain: Physiotherapy can solve most issues.

Knee pain is a prevalent issue affecting individuals of all ages and can arise from various causes, including injuries, arthritis, and overuse. Understanding the underlying factors and treatment options is essential for effective management. Common…

Hot off the Press! Updated Knee Pain Recommendations

Fresh off the press! Here is a review from the Journal of the American Medical Association looking at assessment and treatment of knee pain. Some interesting information here:   Knee pain accounts for approximately 5% of all general…

Update on Treatment of tendon injuries

Tendinopathy is a prevalent condition involving degenerative changes within tendons of both children and adults, commonly in the Achilles, rotator cuff, lateral elbow, patellar and hip tendons. It affects athletic and non-athletic populations…
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Lower body Osteoarthritis and Activity: The Goldilocks effect

Not too much, not too little - Just right. Over the years research has dramatically moved toward supporting the idea that our bodies are made to move. This movement makes us stronger can contribute to not only recovery from injury but also…
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Achilles Pain – Updated Research

Achilles Pain Research According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Achilles was the bravest, handsomest, and greatest warrior in the Greek Army.  His legend is rooted in the myth of Achilles’ mother dipping him in the River Styx, making his…
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Prevent injury with a good warm up! Use the Fifa 11+

The Fifa 11+ is an amazingly well researched program to prevent soccer injuries.  It is easily applied to a multitude of different sports.   Here is the research to support it's use. https://tinyurl.com/SPSC11Research Please…
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Expert analysis of Tendon Injury

It's big, it's well researched and full of excellent information on treatment and prevention of tendon injuries in sport. Completely applicable to all of us. This innovative document really helps to apply the most up to date tendon management…

Hamstring Strains Guide

Hamstring injuries can be challenge to work with. The good thing is that most get better fast when we use the best science. If you really want to geek out on the research follow this link: https://tinyurl.com/SPSCHamstring   …