Shoulder Injuries

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Physiotherapy treatment for shoulder dislocation in rugby players

Shoulder injuries are quite common in rugby players. This is because rugby is a multiple high-energy contact sport with tackles...

Swim away from shoulder pain - rotator cuff tendinopathy in swimmers

Rotator cuff tendinopathy is the most common shoulder pathology seen in swimmers. The incidence rate is reported as high as 69% of...

How to Maximise Your Bench

This post describes one of the big 3 in strength training - the bench press. We talk about the bench press variations.

How to Improve Overhead Mobility for Weightlifting and Crossfit

Shoulder and thoracic spine mobility are essential for hitting appropriate positions in weightlifting and CrossFit. Without sufficient...

What is Shoulder Impingement?

Are you currently experiencing shoulder pain, especially with reaching or lifting movements? It's possible you may have shoulder...

Frozen shoulder

What is frozen shoulder? Adhesive capsulitis, more commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a condition characterised by the formation of...

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...

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