In netball, players are required to perform a high level of movement competency and have the physical capabilities to cope with the repetitive movement patterns in a game. Its sudden, explosive and repetitive accelerations and decelerations, repetitive landings and changes in direction heightens the risk of an injury occurring. For example: 50% of netball players […]

As we have seen previously,  and in my personal experience, netball has its fair share of injuries. The sudden changes in speed and direction, jumping and landing, pivoting, and often falls place high impacts on the body. Whilst traumatic injuries can occur, the risk of overuse and attritional injuries is also high. Regardless of the […]

Netball continues to be one of Australia’s most popular team sports, with people of all ages and skill levels participating. As netball involves repeated fast stop-start movements, jumping and landing, throwing and catching, and quick direction changes, injuries of the foot, knee, shoulder and finger are very common. Injuries frequently occur from awkward landings, falling/slipping […]

Netball season is fast approaching and apart from a netball itself, the most essential equipment required to play is a good pair of shoes. Playing in the wrong or poorly fitted shoes may increase the risk of lower limb injuries. Three features come to mind with an appropriate shoe selection – comfort, performance and injury […]

With netball, basketball, soccer and rugby league/union seasons in full swing, there are many factors that need to be considered whether you need to be putting measures in place in order to reduce the likelihood of injury to your ankle this sports season. Let’s break it down one step at a time… FAQ #1: Is […]

After spending the season supporting Hawkesbury Netball Association, we thought we would share our wrap up of the season. It’s all about having a great time, so we hope that the season was enjoyable for all of the players and their supporters.  We also hope that you were lucky enough to make it through to […]

This 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 […]