WHAT IS MY GROIN PAIN?
With the pre-season kicking off for many sports, ‘groin pain’ is a common complaint that is reported to me by the athletes I work with. It often appears as either a gradual overuse injury (for example groin tendinopathy) or as...
Marathon Preparation
A marathon is a long distance running event with a distance of 42.195km. A marathon is usually run as a road race but can be completed on trail routes. Marathon preparation is necessary to avoid hiccups. Marathon’s are both a...
Whiplash
The Facts: When you hear “whiplash” – most people immediately think of a motor vehicle accident. Although this is a common cause of whiplash, it can also occur with other mechanisms such as concussion sustained during sport, falls or physical...
When Should I See a Physiotherapist?
Consider visiting a physiotherapist if you have persistent pain that is impacting your daily life or if you want to improve your overall fitness and movement quality. It’s important to seek help from a physiotherapist when needed and not delay...
Hip Mobility and Stability
The hip joint is the largest weight-bearing joint in our bodies, and it serves an important role in both stability and mobility. It is a ball and socket joint that is made up of the femur (thigh bone), ilium (hip...
The Importance of Cooling Down
5 reasons why you need to cool down after a workout Cooling down after a workout or training session is just as important as warming up. After any physical activity where you have been working on control, strength, endurance, speed,...
Hydration
Water is the largest component of our bodies, making up about 60% of adult body weight. When we fail to consume enough water, or replenish adequately during and after exercise, dehydration can occur. This can affect our athletic performance, but...
Get Ready for Season 2023
Get Ready for Season 2023 Do you suffer the occasional injury that interrupts your season? Have you suffered a major injury that took you out of netball for weeks or even months? We see injuries affect young athletes every year!...
How to Strap an Ankle
How to strap your own ankle, and how to strap for someone else. When strapping your own ankle, to get a good angle of the ankle (90 degrees), it can be helpful to put your toes up on a chair...
4 Top Tips for Netball Greatness
Want to know how to improve your netball game? We have some top tips for Netball athletes that can help take your game to the next level. RHP Physiotherapists have been on the forefront of netball in Australia for over...