Category Archives: Sports Injuries and Management

Tennis Elbow Exercises

Tennis Elbow Exercises

The CanDo Flex Bar is a versatile exercise tool that facilitates eccentric exercise of the forearm. It is a natural rubber bar designed for exercises that target the hand, wrist, forearm, and elbow. It is lightweight and portable and is available in different resistance levels (red, green, blue) to accommodate various fitness levels and rehabilitation needs. Research shows that eccentric exercises are best for rehabilitation of tendinopathies of the elbow namely tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow.

ROM brace

Understanding the Adjustable Hinged ROM Brace

Knee injuries commonly occur during sports, daily activities, or due to the natural wear and tear of life. When it comes to supporting the knee during recovery, an adjustable hinged knee brace can be a game-changer as it offers controlled support that can be adjusted as needed.

Jelly Legs The Overexertion Phenomenon

Jelly Legs The Overexertion Phenomenon

Have you ever been in the middle of a ‘long’ run and suddenly your legs become wobbly and feel as though they may buckle underneath you? Or maybe you have seen footage of athletes such as David Wyeth in the 2017 London Marathon struggling to make it over the line as his legs seemingly gave up and began to collapse beneath him. Another well-known example of this is when Great Britain triathlete Alastair Brownlee helped his brother Jonny over the finish line in the World Series Finale in Mexico in 2016 when he appeared to have lost control of his legs. Footage of this race shows his legs looking ‘rubbery’ and unstable in a typical example of jelly legs.

Creatine Supplementation

Creatine Supplementation

Creatine is essential for rapid energy production in the muscle cells. It is a compound created by three amino acids and is naturally found in muscle cells and the brain. Half of your body’s supply of creatine comes from your diet, especially from red meat, seafood, and animal milk. The other half is naturally produced by the liver, pancreas, and kidneys.

Macquarie St Physio Near Me

Expert Level Care At A Macquarie St Physio Near Me

Many people wonder if they truly need to see a physiotherapist. The reality is that physiotherapy can greatly enhance your quality of life—even if you’re not in severe pain.

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport RED-S

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a condition caused by insufficient caloric intake relative to energy expenditure. It occurs when the body does not receive enough fuel to meet its energy demands. Often affecting athletes who overtrain without adequate nutrition. This imbalance disrupts physiological functions and can lead to various health complications in both men and women.

Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders

Spectrum disorders encompass a range of conditions with a wide range of symptoms and varying levels of severity. Hypermobility spectrum disorders are connective tissue disorders that result in joints being excessively flexible. Hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) was previously referred to as hypermobility syndrome.

Sever’s Disease in Children

Sever’s Disease in Children

Sever’s disease is a condition where the growth plate at the back of the heel bone becomes inflamed in growing children. Also known as Calcaneal Apophysitis, Sever’s is a temporary disorder that occurs in children, primarily when they are experiencing a growth spurt.

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Adolescents

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis in Adolescents

Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) refers to a fracture of the growth plate of the proximal end of the femur. This subsequently causes the ‘ball’ aspect of the bone to slightly ‘slip’ off the rest of the femur. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, SCFE is one of the most common disorders of the hip in adolescents.