Quad Strain Recovery
The quad is the muscle located at the front of the thigh and comprises of four separate muscles to make up the quadriceps unit. This includes vastus intermedius, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and rectus femoris.
Achilles Tendon Rupture: Everything you Need to Know
The achilles tendon is a strong fibrous cord at the back of the ankle that connect the calf muscles to the heel bone. An achilles tendon rupture typically happens during recreational sport involving, running or jumping.
Triathlon Training Part 2: Injury Prevention and Recovery
Training for a triathlon is one of the most physically exerting things you can put your body through. The combination of swimming, cycling and running puts almost every part of the body under immense pressure.
Triathlon Training Part 1: How to Prepare
Triathlon is an endurance sport that involves the completion of three continuous and sequential disciplines. Individual athletes or a relay team complete a swimming, cycling and running segment.
Top Tips for Exercising with Asthma
Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, including those living with it. Research has shown that structured exercise can help enhance lung function, reduce the symptoms and help control your asthma.
The Importance of Core Strength and Stability
The core are one of the most active muscle groups in the body. Whether you are walking, running, playing tennis, or even the simplest of daily activities such as putting the groceries away, you are engaging your core muscles.
How Physiotherapy Can Help Stroke Patients
Following a stroke, assessment and treatment planning begins very soon after the event. In all cases your rehabilitation will be tailored to your specific needs and depending on the level of disability.
How to Recover from an ACL Injury
An ACL tear usually occurs as a result of either a twisting force being applied to the knee while the foot is firmly planted on the ground or twisting of the knee when landing from a jump.