Heel Spur
A heel spur is a hooked bony growth protruding from under the heel bone (calcaneus). It has identical symptoms and is often found to co-exist
Calcaneal Stress Fracture
A calcaneal stress fracture is a hairline fracture of the calcaneus or heel bone. It is usually caused by overuse and is more common in
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Ankle Proprioception exercises
Proprioception is your body’s coordination, or ability to sense where limbs are in space. It is an essential ability in sports. Here we explain some
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Buttock Pain
Buttock pain causes include Piriformis syndrome, Sacroiliac joint pain, Tendonitis, Bursitis and referred pain from the spine. Sacroiliac joint pain The Sacroiliac joint is located
Cryokinetics
Cryokinetics is a rehabilitation technique involving ice application followed by progressive active exercises. What are Cryokinetic exercises? Cryokinetics involves applying cold therapy to a part
Cryotherapy Benefits
The benefits of cryotherapy or cold therapy include pain relief, reduced inflammation, swelling and muscle spasm. It is important for treating sports injuries. Pain relief
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Heat Therapy in Sports Rehabilitation
Heat treatment is used as a therapy for many sports-related musculoskeletal injuries. Here we explain when and how to use heat for treating sports injuries.
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain An MCL sprain is a common knee injury that affects the ligament on the inside of the joint. It often
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First Aid For Achilles Injuries
Immediate treatment for any Achilles pain is to apply the P.R.I.C.E. principles (protection, rest, ice, compression, and elevation). This is especially important for acute, sudden
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Achilles Tendon Surgery
Achilles tendon surgery is often the preferred option for treating a torn achilles. If you are an active person, or enjoy your sport then your
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Groin Pain
Common injuries causing groin pain include groin muscle strain, adductor tendonitis, hernia and bursitis, as well as contusions from direct trauma, especially men. Pain may
Torn Achilles Rehabilitation
Our torn Achilles rehabilitation program is based around three stages. The first is allowing your tendon to heal, then restoring normal mobility and strength before
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Thompson’s Test For Achilles Tendon Rupture
Thompson’s test helps diagnose a torn or ruptured Achilles tendon. Sometimes it is difficult to tell if you have a complete rupture of the Achilles
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Low Back Pain
Mild or moderate low back pain can be from a chronic (long-term) back problem or can follow a bout of acute back pain. It may