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…
Are you experiencing pain on the outside of your hip? You could have gluteal tendinopathy. Often called Greater Trochanteric Bursitis (or hip bursitis), there have been some exciting developments in the management of this condition. Maddy Parker, one of our Caringbah physios, explains for you. Gluteal tendinopathy is a common and quite disabling condition, affecting…
This year I had the pleasure of providing home game day coverage for Brother’s JRLFC teams. It was an exciting year for the club, this being the first year Brother’s have been included in such a high level competition (Ron Massey is the level below Intrust Super Premiership – the level below NRL). Although results…
Almost everyone has had a cramp once in their lifetime. Cramps can occur when asleep, during sport or sometimes you may have to stop during an activity as a result of a cramp. Two out of three athletes have experienced a cramp during sport. Usually a cramp can be felt in the calf muscle when…
Groin pain is a problem for athletes in several sports, affecting 10-18% of male soccer players per year. There are several disorders that could be contributing to this large percentage, with adductor muscle pain being a frequent cause of long standing groin pain. Muscular fatigue and overload are the likely culprits here, leading to impaired…
Kristen Brace is a Massage Therapist, but her passion is running. Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Kristen and ask her a few questions about her trail running. Kristen competes at a level that most of us could not even contemplate, she is a talented athlete, and it was fantastic to hear…
With Autumn under way – not that you would know it…some of us will pull out our boots and shin pads and lace up for another season of soccer. For those who play at high level, training started months ago, but for the rest of us amateurs, who are out there to try some of…
Baseball is a sport that incites great passion among both the players and the fans. Interest in baseball has been growing within Australia over the past few years, and we have some great players. Many Australian players are now being recognised by high level teams in America. Baseball is a dynamic sport that combines a…
For 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…
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…