So you’re wondering about ACL injury symptoms? Here’s some common symptoms that you might experience What is an ACL rupture? This means rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This is where one of the main ligaments deep inside your knee is ruptured, or completely torn. This can leave your knee feeling unstable. What are […]
What is an ACL injury? Todays topic is all about a common injury we see in football and netball players, that can be season-ending, or even career ending. What is an ACL injury? This means rupture of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL). This is where one of the main ligaments deep inside your knee is […]
Knee pain is a common complaint and can affect anyone, from young growing children, to the elite runner or jumping athelete, or the more sedentary and ageing population. Knee pain may be result of: 1) Acute, traumatic injury, or 2) Long term loading habits, overuse...
“Private Health insurance” means you pay money to a Private Health Insurance fund on a regular basis, and then they provide ‘rebates’ on specific services, so you only have to pay part of the total cost of the service. See list below of examples of Private Health Insurance Funds. In your Private Health Insurance, you […]
How to avoid the most common netball injury Did you know?? There are 1.2 million netball players around Australia, with the majority aged 16-22 years old. Traditionally ankle injuries have previously been the biggest problem in netball. Recently knee injuries have actually become a more common injury, with the vast majority being ACL injuries. Females […]
How to safely get back to running after groin pain. Groin pain is very common. If ignored or managed incorrectly it can lead to ongoing pain and increased time away from running or sport Groin pain may arise for many reasons and a combination of: Tight or strained...
Was he just unlucky? Did he go back too soon? Last weekends clash between Fremantle and Carlton saw star Fremantle player Nat Fyfe sidelined with a second fracture to his left leg (fibula). Fyfe previously fractured his leg during the 2015 preliminary final against Hawthorn and underwent surgery at season end to return for beginning […]
Tendon pain can affect anyone, from the young, high level athlete to the elderly and can present throughout the body but is commonly found in the Achilles tendon - back of your heelPatella tendon - just below your knee capHamstring - most commonly just below its...
What stretches should I do after I run?? Well here's your answer. Watch this video to see my usual cool down routine. Hold each position for 30 seconds per side, and pay attention to where you feel the tightest. It might be worth repeating a couple of these stretches...
Welcome spring without injuring yourself. Gardening is a fantastic way of keeping active and caring for your body, mind and soul.