How to be successful in your sport!
The best sporting teams have one thing in common. Low injury rates! If you’re planning training around an injury, our sports physiotherapy and return-to-sport pages explain how we help athletes build back towards competition. A successful team is one that has achieved the goals it set out to achieve at the end of their ‘season.’ […]
How to get better in your sport
How to get better at your sport. Our sports physiotherapy team can help you plan around the demands of your sport. If you’re coming back from injury, see how we approach return to sport. Injury prevention is one of the most valuable investments in yourself you can make. Read on for why… At RHP Physiotherapy, […]
Groin pain in Football
Groin pain in football Football puts repeated demands on the groin during kicking, sprinting and changes of direction. Groin pain can have several causes, including the adductors, pubic region and hip joint. This guide focuses on preparing for those demands. If symptoms are already changing how you play, see what to do when groin pain […]
Do Niggles Matter?
Do niggles matter? The short answer is yes. Unfortunately niggles do matter! That tight hamstring, the pain in your knee that comes and goes, that annoying back pain that interrupts your day slightly. It might not affect your ability on the football pitch, but these niggles add up. If a recurring niggle is affecting how […]
Ankle rehabilitation
Ankle Sprain Rehabilitation: Stages, Exercises and Return to Sport Rolling your ankle can happen in a moment. Recovering the strength, balance and physical capacity required for sport can take considerably longer. Ankle sprains are particularly common in sports such as football, netball, basketball and volleyball, but they also occur during everyday activities such as walking […]
Netball Screening
Netball Niggles: Screening, Strength and Injury Prevention Most netballers know the feeling. A slightly sore knee after training. An ankle that does not feel quite right. A shin that starts complaining after a tournament weekend. Maybe some back discomfort that is manageable but keeps returning. Not every niggle becomes an injury, and not every ache […]
High Ankle Sprain
Syndesmosis Injury: Understanding the High Ankle Sprain A syndesmosis injury, often referred to as a high ankle sprain, is quite different from the more familiar ankle sprain that occurs around the outside of the ankle. While both injuries involve ligaments around the ankle, they affect different structures, usually occur through different mechanisms and can require […]
Swim like an Olympian!
Swim Like an Olympian Olympic swimming makes moving quickly through the water look almost effortless. Of course, it isn’t. Elite swimmers spend years developing fitness, strength, skill and an extraordinary feel for the water. Small improvements in body position, starts, turns and stroke mechanics can make a meaningful difference when races are decided by fractions […]
Hip pain during squats
Hip Pain During Squats: Why Does My Hip Hurt When I Squat? Hip pain during squats is a common and frustrating problem. Some people describe a deep ache in the groin. Others feel a sharp pinch at the front of the hip as they reach the bottom of the squat. For some, it only occurs […]
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS): Symptoms, Causes and Physiotherapy Treatment Have you experienced persistent arm pain, tingling or numbness without a clear explanation? Perhaps your symptoms become worse when you reach overhead, hold your arms in one position or perform certain activities at work or in the gym. For some people, these symptoms can be frustrating […]