Sports Injuries

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12 of the most common sporting injuries

  • Achilles Tendon Injury
  • Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint injury
  • Ankle Injury
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament injury
  • Asthma Management
  • Dental Injuries
  • Eye Injuries
  • Exercise and Breast Support
  • Gastrocnemius (Calf) Strain
  • Hamstring Strain
  • Meniscus Injury
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Quadriceps Contusion (cork thigh)
  • Shin Pain
  • Soft Tissue Injuries

Heat or Ice?

Heat or Ice is a great question. Heat is less used but it can be great on muscles, like tired or fatigued muscles but it must be kept away from the joints. Ninety percent of the time you use ice because your problem will be a micro-tear (ice constricts the vessels preventing further bleeding). When …

Hockey Injuries

Hockey places many demands on the technical and physical skills of players. During the course of play, players accelerate, decelerate and change direction all whilst trying to hit, pass, stop/trap or dribble the ball. As a result, injuries can and do occur. The causes and types of injuries Common causes of injuries are being struck …