ACL injury and insights

ACL injury and insights

by | Aug 27, 2018 | Blog

It is widely known the function of the Anterior Cruciate ligament and its effects on the body after it is injured. The knee joint is the second most injured joint in the body in sport but the most prevalent joint injury in soccer. The ACL is also economically a very...
ACL Injuries

ACL Injuries

by | Jan 26, 2018 | Blog

In conjunction with some allied health professionals we are involved with the prevention and treatment of sports related orthopaedic injury. Specifically we have been looking at ACL injuries (Anterior Cruciate ligament) , hip joint related, hamstring and running...
Sitting down too much – the pitfalls

Sitting down too much – the pitfalls

by | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog

It was once said the only certainties in life are taxes, death and back pain. Only a small percentage of people get through life without it, but for the rest of us, is there any way to reduce the chance of getting back pain? Other than not lifting 100kg in weight off...
Injury statistics from rugby and soccer

Injury statistics from rugby and soccer

by | Sep 19, 2017 | Blog

Injury statistics from rugby and soccer Players competing twice weekly, injury rates will increase. International Players can take up to 4 days to recover if a flight is involved. Acceleration / deceleration causes most muscle injury. Fatigue lessens knee flexion in a...