Sporting Injuries

Sporting Injuries

Are you a weekend warrior who is plagued by injury or an aspiring athlete trying to find that extra 1% or somewhere in between? We know how frustrating it can sitting on the side lines and not being able to be involved in the things that make you happy. All the Praxis...
Shin Splints AKA Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

Shin Splints AKA Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

SUMMARY Shin splints are essentially an overuse injury Numerous factors contribute to symptoms but mainly involving the poor control of force through the lower limbs Important to stop symptoms to avoid developing stress fractures, which require lengthier time away...
Fact or Fiction – Preseason Training

Fact or Fiction – Preseason Training

Answer – FACT With preseason training just around the corner, this blog is a timely reminder that turning up to preseason training consistently will give athletes the best chance of being able to play most games next year. Murray et al (2017) reported that AFL...
Is running bad for your knees?

Is running bad for your knees?

Running. Probably one of the most maligned exercises when it comes to knees and overuse injuries. The thought that running ‘wears’ out your knees and causes osteoarthritis (a chronic disease often associated with joint pain and stiffness, reduced mobility...