Electrotherapy In Sport
Electrotherapy is the use of electricity as a form of treatment for soft tissue injuries. Interferential, Laser, Magnetic field, Ultrasound, Shortwave and Shockwave therapy are […]
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Treatments & Therapies
Articles related to treatment and therapies for sports injuries.
Types Of Therapist In Sport
There are many types of therapist out there, all calling themselves something different, having completed different training and offering different treatments and services. How do
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Cold Therapy (Cryotherapy) In Sport
Cold therapy or Cryotherapy is a popular treatment method for sports injuries. It is important for first aid for acute (sudden onset) sports injuries as
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Six Hot Tub Benefits
Hot tubs or Jacuzzis have physical and mental benefits which can improve overall health. They are accessible in most spas, gyms, and hotels but are
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Tennis Elbow Brace
A tennis elbow brace or tennis elbow strap is a popular aid for treating and recovering from tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis). There are a number
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Plaster Casts
Plaster Casts are used in the treatment of fractures (broken bones). Their purpose is to immobilise the body part to allow the two parts of
Choosing Running Shoes
Choosing running shoes, as every runner knows, is fundamental to any training regime and subsequent competitive performance. For runners, selecting a new set of high-performing
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Gait Analysis
Gait is the way in which we move our whole body from one point to another, usually by walking, running, hopping, etc. Gait analysis assesses
Flat feet (Pes Planus)
Flat feet (pes planus), also known as fallen arches, occur when the arch of the foot collapses and the sole sits flat on the ground.
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What Is A Sports Rehabilitator?
A Sports Rehabilitator is an individual who has graduated from a degree-level Sports Rehabilitation course. These are run over 3 or 4 years at the
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Applying Cryotherapy
There are numerous methods which can be used to apply different forms of cold therapy. Which one to use will depend on the body part
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Cold Therapy P.R.I.C.E. Principles
Cold therapy (cryotherapy) is the application of ice or cold packs to treat sports and soft tissue injuries. When damage occurs to soft tissue, such
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