March 28, 2018 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy
Stretches, something everyone does before a run or a workout. However, which muscles should we stretch?
How should we stretch it? How long should we hold each stretch for?
Based on recent studies, stretches do not actually reduce the risk in injuries with any exercise. However, it is still recommended as it helps with improving body awareness and provides that temporary relief for tight muscles.
Well, worry not as here are 5 different stretches to help tackle those tight muscles that are required for running.
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“Stretch and Strengthen your glutes!” – What exactly are the glutes?
October 16, 2019 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy
“Stretch your glutes!” Strengthen your glutes!” These are common terms you hear in sports injury rehab and injury prevention. What exactly are the glutes, their function and the importance of them with regards to injury?
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Back Pain in Rowing – What’s the Catch?
September 3, 2019 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport
Rowing is a great pursuit for people of all ages. It is great for our physical, mental and social wellbeing. It provides cardiovascular fitness and strength for the whole body. But for so many rowers, lower back pain is a problem which often keeps them off the water for long periods.
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Beach Running – The Good & The Bad
August 14, 2019 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport
Not only does the beach offer a change in scenery, relaxation, and a potential source of motivation for training, it also offers a change in the surface that is lower in impact and ground reaction forces.
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Tips for Tennis Elbow
August 5, 2019 / by wisdomphysio / Sport
If you suffer from tennis elbow here are some helpful tips for trying to aid recovery and prevent a recurrence.
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Ankle Sprains – Do They Lead To Knee Pain?
June 21, 2019 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport
Ankle sprains can often lead to chronic knee pain such as patellofemoral (kneecap) pain, jumper’s knee, runner’s knee.
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Muscle Tears – Risk Factors
May 21, 2019 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport
The 4 top risk factors associated with muscle tears in sports.
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DOMS – What Is DOMS? (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
January 17, 2019 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport
DOMS is a common result of intense physical activity that stresses the muscle beyond what it is accustomed to.
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Hydration in Sport
January 9, 2019 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy
Hydration in sport is vital to replace the loss of fluid that our body perspires, which controls our body temperature as we utilize energy.
If we do not replace this fluid we overheat and dehydrate, which may lead to a decrease in performance and an increased risk of injury.
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Improving Flexibility in Dancers
August 9, 2018 / by wisdomphysio / Clinical Pilates, Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy
Flexibility is something that all dancers spend a lot of time working on, particularly trying to get those flat splits, high kicks and perfect jetes.
However, do you know if what you are doing is actually helping and making a long term difference and are you doing it in an injury-free, safe way?
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5 Muscles To Stretch Before Your Run
March 28, 2018 / by wisdomphysio / Physio, Sport, Wisdom Physiotherapy
Stretches, something everyone does before a run or a workout. However, which muscles should we stretch?
How should we stretch it? How long should we hold each stretch for?
Based on recent studies, stretches do not actually reduce the risk in injuries with any exercise. However, it is still recommended as it helps with improving body awareness and provides that temporary relief for tight muscles.
Well, worry not as here are 5 different stretches to help tackle those tight muscles that are required for running.
Read more