Hip Mobility and Stability
The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in our bodies, and it serves an important role in both stability and mobility. It is a ball and socket joint that is made up of the femur (thigh bone), ilium (hip bone), pubis (pelvis) and acetabulum (hip socket). The hip joint’s structure ensures both stability and […]
The Importance of Cooling Down
5 reasons why you need to cool down after a workout Cooling down after a workout or training session is just as important as warming up. After any physical activity where you have been working on control, strength, endurance, speed, tempo, and changes in direction, your heart is still beating faster than normal to deliver […]
Hydration
Water is the largest component of our bodies, making up about 60% of adult body weight. When we fail to consume enough water, or replenish adequately during and after exercise, dehydration can occur. This can affect our athletic performance, but it can also be detrimental to our overall health, resulting in muscle cramps, heat exhaustion […]
Get Ready for Season 2023
Get Ready for Season 2023 Do you suffer the occasional injury that interrupts your season? Have you suffered a major injury that took you out of netball for weeks or even months? We see injuries affect young athletes every year! There are some common mistakes to be aware of. Learn to stay injury free in […]
How to Strap an Ankle
How to strap your own ankle, and how to strap for someone else. When strapping your own ankle, to get a good angle of the ankle (90 degrees), it can be helpful to put your toes up on a chair or bench. When you are strapping the ankle of somebody else, encourage them to keep […]
4 Top Tips for Netball Greatness
Want to know how to improve your netball game? We have some top tips for Netball athletes that can help take your game to the next level. RHP Physiotherapists have been on the forefront of netball in Australia for over 7 years, working with Netball Queensland and the Queensland Firebirds throughout. Athletes are running faster, […]
Prevent Injuries in Rugby League
With the State of Origin decider right around the corner, rugby league is firmly in the spotlight. Injuries are part of the game, but there are things you can do to minimise your risk of injury while preparing your body for peak performance. The NRL Prepare to Play program is tailored specifically for rugby league […]
Football Injury Prevention
Football Injury Prevention Exercises: A 3-Level Program Footballers need more than football skills. They need enough strength, balance, jumping ability and movement capacity to tolerate sprinting, kicking, landing, tackling and changing direction repeatedly throughout training and competition. Structured exercise programs can help develop those qualities. They cannot guarantee that a player will never be injured, […]
Improve your speed
Do you want to improve your speed? Some of our QLD Firebirds are fantastically quick. They have had to work on this over many years of training. Did you ever wonder how to improve your speed? We wrote recently about improving jump height and referred to how being powerful requires high force (strength) output as […]
Balance in Netball
Good balance in netball can help in so many ways! Of course, there is evidence that demonstrates improving balance in a team will help reduce foot and ankle injuries. But did you know it can help your performance? With Netball being a sport that restricts your stepping when in possession of the ball, being able […]