Understanding ACL injury
A pop, swelling or a knee that suddenly feels unreliable after a twist or landing can leave you wondering what you’ve injured. An assessment can help you understand what happened and what to do next. What does the ACL do? The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sits inside the knee. It helps control how far the […]
Hooked on Stress
Picture yourself indulging in your favourite meal—savouring every bite, relishing the aroma, and feeling your anticipation build. Just as swiftly as your mouth waters at the thought, stress can flood your body with its own rapid response. Recall a moment when looming deadlines or daunting tasks triggered a cascade of physical reactions: sweaty palms, racing […]
Running Strength Resources
Strength Training for Runners: What Actually Matters? If you want to become a better runner, the most important thing you need to do is still fairly obvious: run. Strength training does not replace easy kilometres, long runs, intervals or gradually building your running volume. But it can complement them. Appropriately programmed strength training can improve […]
How to prevent running related injuries
How to Prevent Running Related Injuries Running injuries are frustrating. You build fitness, find some momentum, start enjoying your training and then suddenly a sore knee, Achilles tendon, shin, foot or hip starts dictating how much you can do. The obvious question is: Can running injuries be prevented? Not completely. There is no exercise, shoe, […]
How severe is my ankle sprain?
Ankle sprains are common yet troublesome injuries that many people experience at some point in their lives. Whether you have recently twisted your ankle during a sports activity, a misstep on uneven ground, or any other accident, understanding the severity of your ankle injury is crucial for proper treatment and recovery. In this blog, We’ll […]
How to prevent injuries in football
How to Prevent Football Injuries: What Actually Matters? Football injuries cannot be completely prevented. It is a fast and unpredictable sport involving sprinting, acceleration, deceleration, jumping, landing, kicking, tackling, contact and rapid changes of direction. Sometimes injuries occur despite excellent preparation. But injury risk is not purely bad luck either. There are several things footballers […]
Myth Busting some common thoughts on Chronic Pain
If pain keeps coming back, you’ll probably hear a few different explanations for it. Someone might tell you to rest until it goes away. Someone else might tell you to push through. The useful questions are what your symptoms mean for you, what needs checking and how much you can do right now. Myth 1: […]
Practical Tips for Managing Chronic Pain
When pain has been around for a while, it can start making decisions for you. You might turn down a walk with a friend because you’re worried about how you’ll feel later, or do all the jobs around the house on a good day because you don’t know when the next one will come. A […]
A guide to avoiding injury in Football
This guide is for coaches and players who want to build injury prevention into a regular football training week. Start with a structured warm-up, build sprinting and changes of direction progressively, and give players a way to flag symptoms early. For help choosing baseline tests, see our pre-season football screening guide. The start of a […]
Chronic Ankle Instability – Why Rehabilitation Is So Important
Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterised by persistent ankle instability, frequent ankle sprains, and a sense of giving way in the joint. While it may develop as a result of previous ankle sprains or ligament damage, the good news is that rehabilitation plays a crucial role in managing and improving this condition. In this […]