Suspension training refers to a form of strength training in which a piece of equipment called a suspension trainer is used to perform exercise with your own body weight as resistance. Exercises are performed in a suspended state (with
Important stretches to help with cycling technique With events such as the Sydney to Gong cycle on November 3rd and coming into triathlon season, I’m sure many of you are increasing time spent on the bike – either on
One of the most common problems we see in the clinic as a result of cycling, aside from crashes, is back pain. There are a number of reasons this can occur. The Physiotherapists at Sydney Sportsmed and Ergoworks can
Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Our physiotherapists often give advice about training and injury management, but what about after the race? There are some common mistakes that are made post race that can hinder your recovery. Holly McRae provides some
Injury Prevention Hopefully all the hard training is out of the way and you can now focus on the race! Don’t forget to warm-up – The aim of a warm up is to slowly work up to a pace
ITB Friction Syndrome – this common running injury is often referred to as “runner’s knee” and affects the lateral (outside) aspect of the knee. Your ITB is a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the hip down
Ankle sprains are a common occurrence early on in the winter sporting season. The most common injury to the ankle is a sprain or tear of the lateral ligaments which provide stability to the ankle joint. This can
Niamh Wynne – Physiotherapist I recently attended a clinical pilates course run by Dance Medicine Australia. The course provided me with an insight into the history of pilates and the huge difference that exists between clinical and traditional pilates.
Kinesio tape has been getting a big write up in the press recently, especially after it was spotted on many athletes at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. So what is this brightly coloured tape and why are so
Anyone who plays sports knows the importance of warming up first. Playing sports requires a lot of effort and movement, making it essential that you first perform a few warm-up exercises and stretches. Stretching is also one of the
