Plantar heel pain (commonly referred to as plantar fasciitis or plantar fasciopathy) is the most common foot condition treated by our physiotherapists. Plantar fasciopathy is a painful condition resulting in symptoms of pain under the heel. It is often caused by overuse of the plantar fascia or arch tendon of the foot. The plantar
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Use these performance nutrition tips to stay healthy. When you think of ways to prevent the kinds of overuse injuries that commonly affect those who regularly participate in run training—such as runner’s knee or plantar fasciitis—you probably don’t think about nutrition. It’s true that proper nutrition can do little to prevent injuries caused by factors
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School bags can cause back pain and damage the spine in children. Reduce the risk by buying an appropriate size backpack and making sure the bag is not too heavy. As the spine is growing and developing it is vitally important to address spinal health issues for a number of reasons. Firstly, to prevent spinal
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In a wide-ranging interview, Jock Campbell talks about the unprecedented fitness pitfalls facing today’s young quicks, writes Daniel Lane. Former Cricket Australia strength and conditioning coach Jock Campbell says the sport’s hierarchy ought to consider tying teenage sensation Pat Cummins to a contract that restricts him to playing only the game’s longer form until his
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Tennis is enjoyed by millions of competitive and recreational players around the world. And not unlike any other sport injuries can and do occur. The demands on a competitive tennis player from a high number of tournaments may lead to overuse injuries, such as “tennis elbow” or stress fractures. For non-competitive tennis players, improper or
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There are so many reasons why fast bowlers keep getting injured, not only the Australians, but pacemen around the world. Jock Campbell, a leading expert in athlete high performance, strength and conditioning, gives his insight into the injuries of fast bowlers. Bowling is an unnatural activity in which one side of the body is favoured
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Regular exercise is a great way to stay fit and healthy and is important if you want to lose weight. But what should be included in a successful exercise program? The physical and mental benefits of regular exercise have been well documented: Improved heart and lung function Increased muscular strength and endurance Increased aerobic enduranceImproved
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