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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]