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The Female Athlete

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury and Injury Prevention The female footballer needs to pay particular attention to the prevention of injury to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (a very important stability ligament in the knee). Female players are 2-3 times more likely to rupture their ACL ligament than males (1) with this injury keeping players out …

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New Kogarah Clinic – Jubilee Sports

Expertise and Reputation: With its inception in 1995, Jubilee Sports Physiotherapy has garnered a strong reputation for its exceptional services. The practitioners at Jubilee Sports Physiotherapy are known for their extensive experience, skill set, and dedication to ongoing professional development. Their commitment to practicing the most current and proven treatments available ensures that clients receive the highest …

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Feeling pain in your hip or groin area?

Femoroacetabular Impingement Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI) is a condition that occurs when the bones of the hip joint do not fit together properly. This can lead to pain and stiffness in the hip, and over time, can lead to the development of osteoarthritis. FAI is caused by a mismatch between the femoral head (the ball …

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‘It makes you stronger’: Exercise the best treatment for back pain, not drugs or bed rest

People experiencing lower back pain should stay active and address psychological barriers to their recovery, according to new guidelines that dismiss painkillers and bed rest as inadequate and outdated remedies. In a significant diversion from previous practice, the clinical guidelines for treating lower back pain call for a focus on movement as therapy, following similar …

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The Dreaded “High Ankle Sprain”, But What’s The Difference?

Ankle sprains are the most common site of sport related trauma among all body sites and types, and account for more than 80% of injuries.   To understand the difference between a common ankle sprain and a high ankle sprain, it’s important to have a brief understanding about the anatomy. Three bones in the lower …

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Exercise is good for joints with wear-and-tear arthritis

Exercise is good for people with wear-and-tear joint arthritis and should be a “core treatment”, new draft guidelines for the NHS advise. It may hurt to begin with, but can then ease pain and help individuals with osteoarthritis stay supple, healthy and slim, says the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). Scans aren’t needed to …

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Heel Pain in Children: Managing Sever’s Disease

Heel Pain in Children: Managing Sever’s Disease Sever’s disease or calcaneal apophysitis is a very common cause of heel pain in children and adolescent athletes. It is most common between the ages of 8-14 years of age, especially during a period of rapid growth, combined with a high level of sporting activity. Sever’s disease is …

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Knee Pain in Children: Managing Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Knee Pain in Children: Managing Osgood-Schlatter Disease Osgood-Schlatter disease is a very common cause of knee pain in children and young athletes usually between the ages of 11 and 14. It occurs due to a period of rapid growth, combined with a high level of sporting activity. These changes result in a pulling force from …

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Hamstring Tears: Management of Hamstring Strains

Hamstring Tears: Management of Hamstring Strains. Hamstring injuries are common in sports involving sprinting and kicking. They are the most common injury in elite football,representing about one-third of all time-loss injuries. The hamstring muscles run down the back of the leg from the pelvis to the back of your knee.  An injury can range from …

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