sports medicine


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WHAT IS CORE STABILITY ???

What is the core? The core comprises a system of muscles in the lower trunk area including the lower back, abdomen, and hips. These muscles work together to provide support and mobility and it is in them that all bodily movement, in every conceivable direction, originates. What are the Core […]


Shin Splints – Treatment plan

Shin Splints – How to Manage them. For a long term results of shin splints, prevention steps need to be taken over short term cure alternatives.  A sports medicine diagnosis coupled with a treatment plan is an important first step.  Secondly, soft tissue therapy, massage treatments and stretching need to be […]

Soleus Stretch - Shin Splints

100 meter race, pre event sports massage

SPORTS MASSAGE – Pre Event

Sports Massage – Pre Event Sports massage, as discussed earlier, is to increase the performance of an athlete, whilst reducing the incidence of injury http://absolutehealing.com.au/wp/sports-massage-to-enhance-athletic-performance/   Let’s look into pre-event sports massage, the massage given before an event, the importance of which is not any less than the sport massage itself. […]


Do I Need Orthotics? Part 1

Orthotics Orthotics “Do I need Them?”One of the most common questions I get asked by people. Not everyone   needs orthotics as sometimes choosing the correct shoe does the job, it all depends on the following factors (but is not limited to)   1.    Foot Mechanics People often use the term […]

Podiatry