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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Calf Tears: Management of Calf Strains The calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) run down the back of the lower leg from the back of the knee to the back of your heel. Injuries to the calf are common in sports involving running, acceleration or changes in direction such as football, basketball and hockey. Runners are
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What is it?RED-S refers to impaired physiological functioning and occurs when your body does not have sufficient energy (calories/kilojoules) to maintain your essential body systems. Previously known as the ‘Female Athlete Triad’, this model used a three-probed spectrum of conditions among female athletes. The revision to RED-S occurred to reflect that energy deficiency can also
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We know that spending hour after hour sitting down isn’t good for us, but just how much exercise is needed to counteract the negative health impact of a day at a desk? A 2020 study suggests about 30-40 minutes per day of building up a sweat should do it. Up to 40 minutes of “moderate to
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Regular strength training can help prevent injury – and you don’t have to leave your house to do it. Four physios share their go-to moves. For the sake of our physical and mental health, GPs recommend that we exercise five times per week. But there can be more to think about than just getting
Reducing the Injury Risk for the Youth Player Youth players present unique challenges with injury costly both in terms of development opportunity and financial burden to parents/guardians (1). Research suggests that young athletes are at higher risk of injury around the time of their individual growth spurt or Peak Height Velocity (PHV) (2). Furthermore, they
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Coach Tips – Football Australia Perform+ The Warm Up The purpose of the warm up is to physically prepare players for the demands of a training session and match while also reducing injury risk. It is also an opportunity to improve movement efficiency for actions such as change of direction and landing, in a controlled
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How often a person needs to work out to see results will depend on their fitness goals. Losing weight, building muscle, and increasing endurance and stamina each require a different approach to training. Exercise has a range of important benefits. It enhances overall health, helps a person maintain a moderate weight, relieves stress, and can
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We’ve all been guilty of shirking a warm-up – and have possibly paid the price – before exercise or a game of sport. So, how important actually is it? To debunk the myths around a good warm-up, we found out for our latest Optus Sport Fitness feature. Not only does a thorough warm up help
Have you been hitting the gym again with COVID restrictions easing? Or getting back into running, cycling, or playing team sports? As many of you might’ve experienced, the inevitable muscle soreness that comes after a break can be a tough barrier to overcome. Here’s what causes this muscle soreness, and how best to manage it.
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Jubilee Sports Physiotherapy is an established centre of excellence in the provision of sports, occupational and general physiotherapy in the Sutherland Shire.
Established in 1995 the practitioners at Jubilee Sports Physiotherapy have developed a reputation as leaders in all aspects of injury management and rehabilitation.
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