Preventing injury on the snow
As the days grow shorter and the temperature starts to drop, for many of us our thoughts turn to snow sports. Preventing injury on the snow will be important as it has been a long time since many of us have skied or boarded over the past few years. Preparation is essential so that you […]
Improve your reach
Getting ‘hands over’ in netball is a very common defensive technique. It can be helpful to improve your reach. Have you wondered how you make this more effective? The better your reach, the more you will block/ disturb/ tip/ intercept. Let’s look at what this entails: Common issues we see are in these areas are: […]
How to improve jump height
Do you want to jump like a Firebird? Improving jump height as a young athlete requires a number of training elements to be included and optimized. Jumping high, when broken down simply, is a power-based activity. Power relies on high levels of force generation (muscle strength) over a short period of time. In other words, […]
Hamstring injury and how to prevent them.
The classic sign of a hamstring injury is that vision of an athlete in full flight wincing in pain and clutching at the back of their thigh before they fall in a heap. This is typical for an acute hamstring muscle injury. The most common muscle injury in football is that of the Hamstring. Often […]
How to be successful in your sport!
The best sporting teams have one thing in common. Low injury rates! A successful team is one that has achieved the goals it set out to achieve at the end of their ‘season.’ This might be a usual 6 month season of matches, it might be a four year cycle leading to the Olympic Games. […]
How to get better in your sport
How to get better at your sport. Injury prevention is one of the most valuable investments in yourself you can make. Read on for why… At RHP Physiotherapy, we love sports. We also love helping athletes get better at their sport. In our clinics we support young and developing athletes, mature athletes and elite athletes […]
Groin pain in Football
Groin pain in football Groin pain is an unfortunately common complaint in football players and in many instances this injury is a reason some athletes stop playing all together. Otherwise known as “Osteitis Pubis,” this is one injury you would prefer not to suffer from. This groin pain is now described in a number of […]
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. Niggles are not formally injuries, but they […]
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 […]