Sports Therapy
29/03/2021
Never underestimate that Ankle Sprain!
A twisted ankle is one of the most common injuries in sports and daily life, totalling between 3-5% of people attending UK emergency departments. The vast majority being Lateral Ankle Sprains (LAS), varying from minor stretching (Grade 1) as in most cases, to partial or complete ligament tears (Grade 2 or 3 respectively). It usually…
01/03/2021
Calf and Achilles Strains: Causes and Treatment Options
There are certain portions of the body which can sometimes be more prone to strains than others. One example involves the lower legs; particularly the calf muscles and the Achilles tendon. While often resulting from a sports injury, the fact of the matter is that some incidents can occur from simple everyday issues such as…
15/02/2021
Rest and Recovery: A Hand-in-Hand Relationship
Thanks to the decidedly frenetic nature of modern life, we often take rest for granted. Although the majority of us are well aware of the dangers associated with burning the proverbial candle at both ends, few actually take the steps required so that their bodies are able to obtain a bit of much-needed downtime. This…
18/01/2021
Targeted Tips for Dealing with Sports-Related Injuries
Every physical sport is associated with a level of risk in terms of incurring an injury. Of course, some sports are more dangerous than others. It is nonetheless a fact that accidents can and will occur on occasion. Some (such as muscle cramps or strains) are rather transient in nature and will not normally require…
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