Category: sports physio

Keeping hydrated in sport

No matter what sport you play, you should pay close attention to what you drink, how often you drink, and the quantity you drink. It is not the type of sport you play, but rather the time and intensity that are important. What’s the big deal about water? Because your body is 75% water, water… Read more »

Does dry needling work?

In physiotherapy lingo, dry needling is an approach to wellness where acupuncture needles are pushed into the skin and muscles. It is also referred to as western/clinical acupuncture. People in sports fields are particularly susceptible to muscle strains and tears, which is why it becomes necessary to target specific muscles with treatment to heal, restore… Read more »

Preventing injury in Australian Rules Football

Australia rules football is a tough, injury prone sport.  At the elite level injury-management is a full time job.  At the local level footballers simply don’t have the same time to invest in lengthy injury-management but there are still many measures they can put into place to perform at their best. Many injuries can be… Read more »

Injury Prevention for Basketball Players

Basketball is a sport known for its high-paced action. With millions of injuries every year, it is also the sport that causes the most injuries in the entire world. The nature of the sport is such that an unexpected fall or stumble can result in a bad injury. This is one of the reasons why… Read more »