Guide to Warming Up for Sport Warming up with a dynamic routine prepares the body mentally and physically. A warm-up will improve the effectiveness of training, improve athletic performance and reduce the likelihood of injury. Why warm-up? The two key warm-up goals are to: Prepare the athletes specifically for the training/competition to follow, both mentally […]
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Aspiring young defender Hayden Morton is looking forward to the new NSW Premier League season ahead as his club the Sutherland Sharks kick off the year with a home clash at Seymour Shaw Park against APIA Leichhardt Tigers this Saturday evening. The 18-year-old had a stellar 2011 NSW Premier League season where he played in
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Football NSW writer Joseph Carlucci gives us his second insight feature on the Shire boys, Sutherland Sharks as part of a 12 part special analysing each NSW Premier League Club. The Team: Sutherland Sharks will again be looking to reach finals football this season after a much improved 2011 season. The Sharks’ ability to mix
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RECOVERY STRATEGIES Recovery strategies are critical components of any successful training program. They are also the least planned and underutilized ways to enhance performance. Recovery techniques maximize your body’s repair in preparation for your next match. Some tips on useful recovery strategies: 1. TRY ACTIVE RECOVERY – Easy, gentle movement improves circulation which helps promote
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EAT WELL, DRINK WELL, PLAY WELL “Diet significantly influences athletic performance. An adequate diet, in terms of quantity and quality, before, during and after training and competition will maximise performance” (IOC Consensus Conference on Sports Nutrition Lausanne 1991) Hydration Tips for better drinking during football are: PRE-GAME • The hydration process should start at least
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A cork or as it is more formerly known a muscle contusion is a common occurrence in many sports, especially contact sports such as football, rugby and basketball. Contusions occur when a direct blow or repeated blows from a blunt object strike part of the body, or from a fall onto a hard surface. When
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Prevention of Running Injuries Although running is undoubtedly one of the best ways to keep fit, as a ‘high impact’ activity, ironically it can lead to all manner of injuries. In fact, up to 70% of runners develop an injury to some degree every year. The good news is that most running injuries are preventable.
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Dealing with Ankle Sprains Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries in football. A sudden jolt or twist can overstretch and tear the supporting ligaments of the joint. Early treatment of a sprained ankle can help to speed recovery and minimize the symptoms. Symptoms The symptoms of ankle sprain include: Swelling, the
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Achilles tendonitis, or more accurately Achilles tendinopathy, is an irritation of the large tendon in the back of the ankle. Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that tends to occur in running and jumping sports like football and basketball. Symptoms Symptoms of Achilles tendinopathy: Patients will usually experience pain generally about 5cm above the
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