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Top Tips and Mistakes to Avoid for Athletes with Achilles Tendinopathy

Achilles tendinopathy is a common condition among athletes, characterized by pain, swelling, and stiffness in the Achilles tendon. Proper management and treatment are crucial for a full recovery and to prevent future injuries. Here are some top tips and common mistakes to avoid to help you stay on track.   Top Tips for Managing Achilles Tendinopathy Gradual...

Patellar tendinopathy– KNEED some help?

What is it? The patellar tendon is a connective tissue that attaches the quadriceps (thigh muscle) to the shin bone. When you do activities involving bending the knee, the tendon is stretched like a rubber band and stores elastic energy. This elastic energy is then released and synchronises with muscle contraction to help make you...

Blood Flow Restriction Training

WHAT IS IT? Blood flow restriction (BFR) training has become increasingly popular in both the sporting and rehab setting due to its unique ability to improve muscle strength, endurance and hypertrophy at lower intensities and in shorter time frames than traditional training methods. BFR training was originally developed in Japan in the 1960s by Dr....

How Plyometrics Can Improve Your Running

The word plyometrics gets thrown around a lot when it comes to running, to improve running performance. What are plyometrics, why are they important and how can you implement them?  Plyometrics are explosive and high intensity movements – essentially involving jumping. This is aimed at improving power and for a runner this can improve their...

Meniscus tears

The meniscus is a small ‘C’ shaped structure situated deep within the knee joint, that is responsible for shock absorption and providing smooth joint function. Each knee has two menisci, medial and lateral.  Meniscus tears can be broadly categorised into two categories: Acute (recent onset) or chronic (long lasting). The most common incident that results in...