Turf Toe Taping
Here we explain a simple turf toe-taping technique. The aim is to protect the joint at the base of the big toe (MTP joint) from
Shin Splints Taping
This simple shin splints taping technique can help with recovery from shin splints pain on the inside of your lower leg (medial tibial stress syndrome).
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Plantar Fasciitis Exercises
Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain under the heel and can be stubborn to shake off. Both stretching and strengthening exercises form
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Shin Splints
Shin splints are not a specific injury itself, but a general term often used to describe pain on the inside of the shin. Medial tibial
Hamstring Strain Diagnosis
Hamstring strains are strains graded 1, 2, or 3 depending on how bad they are. Your doctor or physio will perform some specific tests to
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Calf Strain Symptoms & Diagnosis
Calf strain symptoms vary depending on the severity of the injury. Recognising the signs early can help you identify how serious your injury is and
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Osgood-Schlatter Disease
Osgood-Schlatter Disease causes knee pain in young athletes between the ages of 10 and 15 years. With proper treatment and adapting your training, it can
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Magnesium For Muscle Recovery
Replenishing electrolytes after strenuous exercise is crucial, and magnesium has a particular role in muscular health and recovery. We look at the health benefits of magnesium for sore muscles and how to make sure you are getting enough.
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DOMS – Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
DOMS or delayed onset muscle soreness is a particular type of muscle soreness that sets in hours after exercise. It can range from mild discomfort
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Elbow Pain
Here we explain the common causes of elbow pain, both sudden onset acute injuries, as well as gradual onset, chronic conditions. Acute injuries include ligament
Concussion
Concussion in sport has gained much attention over the recent years. A lot of research has gone into identifying and prevention concussion which is now much better understood.
Types Of Fractures
There are many different types of fractures. Direct impact or trauma causes acute fractures. Stress fractures develop over time through overuse. Both are common in
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Human Muscles
Here we explain the major muscles of the human body. If you know where muscles attach and how they contract then you can know how
Skeletal Muscle Structure
Skeletal muscle structure consists of bundles of muscle fibres comprised of smaller and smaller elements. 1. Epimysium The epimysium is a protective covering which surrounds
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Muscle Contractions & Sliding Filament Theory
Sliding filament theory explains how muscles contract at a cellular level. Muscles contract concentrially, eccentrically or isometrically depending on whether they are shortening, lengthening or
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