Recently we have been hearing about shoulder injuries worldwide, and it has got us thinking about the role of the shoulder in cricket. With less than three months to go before the ICC 2019 Cricket World Cup, many players are experiencing upper limb niggles and are undergoing rehabilitation exercises to get tournament ready. In regards […]
Hamstring strains – when can I play?
How to heal a hamstring strain fast? The first step in healing a hamstring is to know the diagnosis. The location and grading of the injury will guide how long it will take to heal, but equally importantly will dictate the appropriate rehab. Strengthening will be a key part of the rehabilitation process but it […]
GOLFER’S ELBOW – HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU HAVE IT & HOW CAN YOU FIX IT?
By Andrew Preston Golfer’s Elbow, aka Medial Epicondylitis, is a niggly condition that affects not only the everyday golfer taking a swing, but those involved in racquet sports, (for example: tennis/squash), throwing, and activities that involve gripping (for example: driving). What signs or symptoms should I look out for? For some people, you may not […]
What are the causes & symptoms of Achilles Tendinitis?
What is Achilles tendonitis? Achilles tendonitis refers to a condition where the Achilles tendon, which connects your calf muscle to your heel bone, becomes overloaded and painful. Tendinopathy is the more common and correct term used today currently as the –itis in tendon-itis means inflammation, which is often not true. There is a continuum of […]
I think I ruptured my Achilles!
What is an Achilles rupture? Achilles rupture refers to when there is a complete tear through the tendon that connect your calf muscles to you heel bone. This disruption of the connection between the muscle and the tendon, makes the calf muscles unable to function normally so the patient will generally be unable to point […]