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Muscle Fatigue in Soccer Players
Sporting competitions, even recreational, can be fierce. So the athletes’ training program is always go-go-go. Without proper coaching,...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Nov 18, 20223 min read


Medial Ankle Sprain
What is a medial ankle sprain? A medial ankle sprain is a specific kind of ankle sprain that occurs when rolling your ankle outwards,...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Sep 28, 20212 min read


Injury Prevention in Young Elite Footballers | Part 3: Leg Asymmetry
Have you ever thought about which leg is your dominant leg? Whether you are left foot dominant like Messi or right foot dominant like...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Aug 13, 20214 min read


Injury Prevention in Young Elite Footballers | Part 2: hamstring and quadriceps (H/Q ratio)
Continuing from our previous blog, Injury Prevention in Young Elite Footballers | Part 1 - Growth Spurt, this blog explores the...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Aug 5, 20216 min read


Injury Prevention in Young Elite Footballers | Part 1 - Growth Spurt
Young elite football players between 10 and 19 years of age are at a high risk of injury incidence. On average rapid growth occurs around...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Jul 12, 20213 min read


Sports injury: cork thigh
Corked your leg? "Oh, just walk it off!" your teammate may say. In hindsight, they are probably right after considering the current...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Jun 16, 20214 min read


Osgood what?
Osgood-Schlatter's Disease, hard to pronounce, possibly even harder to treat. That is, without targeted physiotherapy expertise....

Breathe Physio & Pilates
May 31, 20214 min read


A pain in the butt - a closer look at hamstring tendinopathy
A pain in the butt. This is what some might describe an injury called a proximal hamstring tendinopathy. That’s because it quite...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
May 25, 20213 min read


Should you still use ice for acute injuries?
Why do we instinctively ask for ice when we injure ourselves? For years and years, doctors, trainers and coaches have recommended “RICE”-...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
May 20, 20212 min read


How to fix your 'tight' hips
It seems like everyone has ‘tight hip flexors’ nowadays. To find relief, your friend might hold a lunge on a bench to stretch out their...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
May 19, 20213 min read


Top 5 things to do after intense exercise
After an intense workout session you are left sore, stiff and in pain for the next 2-3 days. Each time you try to move you can hear your...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Mar 2, 20212 min read
Want to reduce football injuries? Do the FIFA 11+ program
Even if you aren't a football fan, you have probably heard of FIFA. But have you ever heard of the FIFA 11+? What is it? The FIFA 11+ is...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Feb 18, 20213 min read


Levelling up on the 'monster walk'
Thinking of strengthening your glutes? Try the monster walk! The monster walk is an exercise many will have done before. It includes...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Feb 10, 20211 min read


Up your game with the ROXPro
We have recently got our hands on a set of ROXPro - a set of tactile pods that use innovative technology for training and rehabilitation....

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Jan 15, 20212 min read


All about Achilles tendinopathy
What is archilles tendinopathy? Achilles tendinopathy is a condition that causes pain, tenderness, stiffness and swelling in the Achilles...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Dec 12, 20202 min read


Shoulder instability: What is it and can physio help?
What is the shoulder joint? The shoulder is a ball-and-socket type of joint that permits a wide range of movement. It is one of the most...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Dec 4, 20203 min read


Increased calf pain with walking or jogging? It could be the soleus strain...
What is it? Everyone talks and knows about the gastrocnemius but how much do you know about the soleus? The soleus muscle is located...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Nov 13, 20201 min read


Runner's Knee: What is it and How to Treat it
Runner’s Knee, or also known as patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common injury causing pain at the front of the knee, around or behind...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Nov 6, 20203 min read


ACL Injury and Management
The knee is perhaps the most complex joint in the human body and is subjected to large forces during sporting activities. These forces...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Oct 26, 20204 min read


Hamstring Injury and Prevention
For everyone that has had a hamstring injury, you’ll agree that they can be one of the most frustrating and difficult sporting injuries...

Breathe Physio & Pilates
Oct 19, 20203 min read
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