Osgood-Schlatter's Disease, hard to pronounce, possibly even harder to treat. That is, without targeted physiotherapy expertise. Osgood-Schlatter's Disease or OSD, is anatomically known as traction apophysitis or osteochondrosis, referring to inflammation of the bone at the top of the tibia (shin bone) where the tendon from the patella (kneecap) attaches. This may be responsible for your anterior (front) knee pain, especially if you are a teenager playing sports involving run

Why do we instinctively ask for ice when we injure ourselves? For years and years, doctors, trainers and coaches have recommended “RICE”- rest, ice, compression, elevation. This acronym first came about in 1978 by Dr Gabe Mirkin. His intention behind ice was to minimise the inflammatory response in an attempt to accelerate the healing process. But why did it change to POLICE? Newer research has found that “Optimal Loading” (OL) helps recovery through cell regeneration induced

Badminton is currently recognized as one of the fastest racket sports in the Olympics, the fastest badminton smash recorded competitively is 426km/h! Now not everyone will be able to smash at that crazy speed, but there are a few things you can do to help improve your smash. Technique We can’t stress over how important technique is when it comes to delivering a badminton smash. We've seen many players who can bench 120kg but is unable to deliver a powerful smash. Why is that?

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 an injury prevention program developed by international experts specifically tailored for football players ages 14 or older as a warm-up programme prior to training. By completing the FIFA 11+ program at least twice a week, ACL injuries in female players aged 13-18 can be substantially reduced by 50%. Evidence has shown that there would also

Thinking of strengthening your glutes? Try the monster walk! The monster walk is an exercise many will have done before. It includes placing a band around the knees or ankles and sidestep in a mini squat position. This exercise is often used to activate the glutes and TFL (Tensor Fasciae Latae) muscles 💪 In a recent study, it was shown that by simply moving the band down to the feet, the activation of the glutes and TFL significantly increased compared to the traditional met

What is Tennis Elbow? Tennis elbow is a common term used to describe lateral elbow tendinopathy. It is a common musculoskeletal condition affecting many people, not just tennis players. Tennis elbow is often a result from overuse of the wrist extensor muscles, which leads to collagen disorganisation and tendon pathologies near the lateral epicondyle of the forearm. Tennis elbow can present differently depending on the stages of tendinopathy (reactive tendinopathy/degenerative

Today we are going to discuss the benefits of boxing and why it is such an effective way to improve your health and well being. Now although boxing is one of the best ways to learn self defense, it is also one of the best ways to stay in shape and improve your physical and mental condition. Many people think of boxing as simply throwing punches. And sure enough, with poor punching technique, it is quite an effective pure arm workout. However, in order to produce effective te

Last week we talked about the core sliders, this week we will be talking about the PTP reaction ball! What is reaction time and why bother? Reaction time is defined as the time taken to for an electrical signal evoked by sensory stimuli to travel to the brain, for this signal to be processed, and then for the response signal generated by the brain to travel back down the spinal cord and to the rest of the body. Reaction time is dependent on the brain's ability to integrate s

Today we will be discussing the Knuckle Pocket Physio and its applications in the realm of soft tissue management. In particular, we will be focusing on its application into Myofascial Syndrome. Myofascial Syndrome: What is Myofascial Syndrome: Myofascial syndrome is a common clinical condition where patients present with muscle pain related to Myofascial Trigger Points. Now, you may be wondering what exactly Myofascial Trigger Points are. Myofascial trigger points are mostly

If you've been to the gym recently, you may have noticed the latest trend in fitness -resistance bands. But is it just a trend? Today we are going to assess and evaluate the functional applications of Breathe Physio and Pilate's latest product, PTP Resistance Bands. What are PTP Resistance Bands? PTP Resistance bands are a simple yet effective way to engage your muscles and see functional results without spending money on expensive gym equipment. As suggested by their name, t

Ankle sprain is a common injury that many runners, netball, basketball and soccer players have experienced previously. What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain happens when one of the ligaments most likely the anterior tibiofibular ligament (ATFL) in the outer side of the ankle is overstretched from the foot being rolled outward. Gotham Footcare. (n.d.). Ankle Sprain [Photograph]. Gotham Footcare. The severity of an ankle sprain depends on the extent of the injury within the

The squat is undoubtedly one of the most known exercises out there, and is also an exercise works almost every muscle in the lower leg as well as your core. Infants, toddlers and children are often excellent squatters. However as we grow older, spend more time in staring at screens, doing work on desks and sitting on chairs we lose our ability to squat properly. How to perform the squat Stand tall, shoulders back and relaxed, hip width apart and weight distributed evenly acro

Having a good vertical jump is essential in many sports (basketball, soccer, volleyball just to name a few). Below we have recommended effective exercises for you to follow along and watch your vertical grow! Loosen up the legs before and after A combination of stretching and trigger point release has been found to be very effective in improving flexibility and assist in building strength To do trigger point release find a foam roller or tennis ball and gently lie your leg on