Shin Splints Prevention

Shin Splints Prevention

Shin splints are typically an encompassing term for pain below the knee, on the front or side of the shin bone, most commonly seen in runners, dancers and tennis players.

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Marathon Training Part 2: Injury Prevention

Marathon Training Part 2: Injury Prevention

Injury prevention is easier than trying to resolve them, particularly when you’re on a long run or worse again during the marathon.

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Returning to Swimming After an Injury

Returning to Swimming After an Injury

Whether you are a competitive swimmer or enjoy it as a leisure activity, the repetitive nature of the sport can leave you prone to overuse injuries.

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Hip Flexor Strain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Hip Flexor Strain: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

The hip flexor muscles are connected from the pelvis, lower back and groin area to the femur bone. Their job is to move the femur bone upwards toward your chest, flexing the hip joint.

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Quad Strain Recovery

Quad Strain Recovery

The quad is the muscle located at the front of the thigh and comprises of four separate muscles to make up the quadriceps unit. This includes vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris.

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Achilles Tendon Rupture: Everything you Need to Know

Achilles Tendon Rupture: Everything you Need to Know

The achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord at the back of the ankle that connect the calf muscles to the heel bone. An achilles tendon rupture typically happens during recreational sport involving, running or jumping.

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Muscle Contusion: Benefits of Physiotherapy Treatment

Muscle Contusion: Benefits of Physiotherapy Treatment

A muscle contusion results from a bruise of the muscle following a direct blow or repeated blows to a part of the body. This resulting in crushing of the muscle fibres underneath.

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When you are pregnant, is exercise okay?

When you are pregnant, is exercise okay?

It is good idea to keep active during your pregnancy. There are many physical and psychological health benefits to remaining active while you are pregnant.

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