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Sunday 22nd January 2017
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By Tommy

Hamstring Injuries

Hamstings are the large muscle group that run down the back of your thigh and are made up of 3 muscles: Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosis, and Semimembranosis.

 

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Category: Sport Injuries
Tuesday 20th December 2016
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By Tommy

 

 

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Category: Sport Injuries
Friday 16th December 2016
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By Tommy

 

Experiencing knee pain while walking, running, squatting, kneeling, going up or down stairs or slopes? You may have a condition known as Patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Patellofemoral pain syndrome is one of the most common knee complaints of both the young active sportsperson and the elderly.

Patellofemoral

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 11th December 2016
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By Tommy

 

What is Plantar Fasciitis?


Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common sources of heel pain.


The plantar fascia is a thick fibrous band of connective tissue on the bottom of your foot that runs from the heel to your toes. It is a non

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Category: Sport Injuries
Friday 2nd December 2016
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By Tommy

Dry Needling

Dry needling is a great form of treatment

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Category: Sport Injuries
Friday 25th November 2016
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By Tommy

 

Should I put Ice or Heat on it? I get this question a lot.  Both hot and cold packs can be a great healthy alternative to medication.  But which one is best?



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Category: Sport Injuries
Wednesday 9th November 2016
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By Tommy

Lateral Elbow Pain or "Tennis Elbow"

elbow pain

Sunday 6th November 2016
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By Tommy

Living in Merewether we see a lot of surfers and swimmers with shoulder pain.

In our clinical experience many shoulder conditions result from a weakness or imbalance between the muscles of the rotator cuff, which work primaily as stabilisers, and our bigger muscles (deltoids, pectorals, latissimus dorsi), which work as our movers.

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Category: Sport Injuries
Friday 28th October 2016
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By Tommy

Back Pain?

Suffering with annoying back pain? Having good days and bad?

When you have good days and bad in my opinion that is a battle that you should always win. Many people with a sore back tend to stretch it into flexion. This may provide temporary relief but you could actually be making things worse.

Check out our

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Category: Sport Injuries
Sunday 23rd October 2016
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By Tommy

Postural Neck Pain

Ever get a sore neck while sitting at your desk? Driving your car? Just sitting watching TV? or playing with your phone? Well take a look at our facebook page and Matt Taylor's video for some good advice to help manage this common problem. If your pain persists you should always go for a thorough assessment from

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Category: Sport Injuries