Have you recently noticed pain or weakness when gripping objects, heel pain in the morning or an aching shoulder? Firstly, you are not alone, and guess what, you may have a problem with a tendon – aka a tendinopathy. What is a tendinopathy? A tendinopathy is a type of tendon injury. They can occur in…
DetailsBy now most popular winter team sports such as soccer, netball & rugby are in full swing! Typically game day is either on a Saturday or Sunday and depending upon age group, games are played early or mid-morning. From a sports nutrition perspective, this makes breakfast a very important opportunity to fuel the body with…
DetailsThis is a great article for every parent of sporting children to consider. 1. Be supportive, don’t coach. Provide encouragement, support, empathy, transportation and equipment. But do not coach (unless you are the coach – then coach your heart out)! Especially from the side line. It is ok to talk about tactics and technical aspects…
DetailsFor those who have trained or competed in rowing, you know the rush when the boat is moving after that perfect stroke. But you also know the amount of hard work and dedication that goes into this sport that requires immense power, finesse and, above all, endurance. For those who have never tried it, let…
DetailsThis year, we celebrate the 90th anniversary of Netball in Australia! I recently had the pleasure of speaking with some talented netballers from the Western Sydney Academy of Sport about the importance of nutrition for their sport and overall health. One of the most common themes that came up on the day was around planning…
DetailsVertigo describes a false sensation of movement or spinning. It is often referred to as ‘dizziness’, which is a less specific term that can refer to anything from feeling light-headed or unsteady to a spinning sensation. Common Symptoms Common symptoms of vertigo include: dizziness a sense that you or your surroundings are spinning or moving.…
DetailsA great dancer looks effortless, but graceful movement requires incredible strength, flexibility and stamina. It also comes with a high risk of injury. Whether you are a dancer, the parent of a dancer or a dance teacher, being aware of common dance injuries is important. The 4 Most Common Dance Injuries: 1. ANKLE SPRAINS Up to 90%…
DetailsAcute swelling from soft tissue injuries are very common especially in winter sports like soccer, netball and football, or summer sports like walking down the stairs in the dark. A soft tissue injury includes an injury to any of the connecting tissue that surrounds bones (muscles, ligaments or tendons). The most common are ligament sprains, muscle…
DetailsThe wearble tech phenomenon took off in 2015, now it’s in full swing with Fitbit, Apple, Garmin and Samsung taking up a majority of the market place. For thew more fashion forward among you, these devices now come in a diverse range to suit business and sports attire. So what do these watches do? There are two…
DetailsSteve and Tom have just returned from six action packed days as part of the medical team supporting the U/18 and U/20 Australian touch football sides to South Auckland, New Zealand. The teams were competing in the Youth Trans-Tasman 2017 series. Competition overview Australia took over approximately 100 athletes, 5 medical staff plus coaches and support staff for…
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