What is hamstring strain? A strain is where the load experienced by the muscle is beyond its tolerance level resulting in injury. When the muscle tears, scar tissue forms. This results in pain and weakness. Often occurs from an acute, traumatic incident. The hamstring is the most commonly injured muscle. Risk factors of
Tennis is a highly demanding sport that can take a toll on the body. From strained muscles to joint pain, injuries are common among tennis players. Tennis is a sport that requires agility, speed, and precision. With the constant movements, sudden stops, and repetitive motions, it’s no wonder that tennis players are prone to injuries.
Are you an athlete or someone who enjoys being active? Have you ever experienced an injury or muscle pain that has hindered your performance? If so, you may have heard of sports therapy, but do you really know what it entails? Sports therapy is a specialised field that focuses on preventing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries
My Journey To The Marathon Throughout the pandemic, it has felt like the only thing we could leave the house for was exercise. So I decided it would be a good idea to start running. I had always been active but never had I felt the need to just run, let alone run a marathon…
Are you an athlete who has recently suffered an injury and is eager to get back in the game? Osteopathy may be the key to helping you return to your sport faster and stronger than ever before. Injuries can be a significant setback for athletes, both physically and mentally. The traditional approach to recovery often
As we begin to venture out of isolation and back into society, there is an air of excitement about the return of the things we love! Sport being one of them. How good is it to be back on the pitch, back on the court, back in the water with your team mates! Likelihood is
Running can be a great form of fitness. It can get your heart racing and fill your body with endorphins, which can leave you feeling on top of the world! But that doesn’t just happen over night. It can sometimes feel difficult, exhausting and even cause you pain. So it is really important before you
There’s something so empowering about being out in nature, but have you ever though about hiking through it? The beauty of hiking is it’s low cost, it’s challenging and it brings you closer to nature than you ever thought possible. When Osteopath, Dr. Ashton Wilson recently travelled to Norway, she trailed many beautiful hikes, including
Spring is fast approaching here in Melbourne, and for a lot of people, that means finals fever! They call it finals fever for a reason, it can bring with it excitement, anxiety and overwhelming joy. To win that elusive prize that you’ve worked so hard for all season, here are four tips to help give
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