Example of a rehabilitation program for a lower leg or calf muscle contusion. Below is an example of rehabilitation guidelines. We recommend seeking professional advice
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A foam roller can help reduce muscle tightness and discomfort after a calf strain, particularly when regular hands-on treatment is not available. Used correctly, it
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Depression in athletes is not uncommon. Sport places abnormal stresses on competitors and like a person’s physical attributes, mental health also alters throughout life. Depression in
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As winter creeps up, the prospect of running in cold weather is sometimes far less appealing than staying inside with home comforts. However, exercising in cold
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Functional knee exercises are sport-specific rehabilitation exercises designed to improve strength, control and movement. They include more advanced exercises and agility drills performed in a
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Movement control & proprioception exercises are used as part of knee strengthening and rehabilitation programs. They improve proprioception, balance & coordination. Gym ball bridge Teaching
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Hip activation exercises form part of a number of our injury rehabilitation programs. They are important for keeping the hip muscles firing and working properly
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Here we explain how a professional therapist might diagnose a groin strain. Groin pain in particular can have many causes which are not always immediately
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Massage for Jumper’s knee or Patellar tendonitis forms an important part of treatment and rehabilitation. Both cross friction massage to the tendon itself and general
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Gradual onset injuries or chronic injuries occur over a period of time and often cannot be traced back to a single incident or cause. Here
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Sesamoiditis affects the small sesamoid bones under the base of the big toe. It is an overuse injury causing gradual onset pain in the forefoot.
Sports massage is useful for treating tennis elbow, particularly more chronic conditions. Two techniques, in particular, that work well are cross friction of the tendon
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Here we explain how a sports injury professional or doctor might assess and diagnose the cause of Tennis elbow type pain. Symptoms Tennis elbow symptoms
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Here we explain how a sports injury professional might diagnose a sprained ankle and demonstrate simple assessment tests. How bad is my ankle sprain? You
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Shoulder impingement syndrome occurs when the rotator cuff tendons in the shoulder are compressed or impinged. Here we explain some assessment tests that indicate impingement
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