How to prevent injuries in football
Yep, you can prevent up to 50% of injuries that are sustained while playing football. Our last blog discusses the types of injuries and why it matters (who really wants to be forced away from the game? Enforced time not...
A guide to avoiding injury in Football
These blogs will discuss what sort of injuries are common in Football (soccer) and what we know about how to prevent them. The start of a Football season brings so much anticipation and excitement. Dreaming of scoring the first goal...
Football Exercises Level 3
Backward Lunge Burpees with a squat hold Glude Side Bridge – advanced Nordic Hamstring Exercise Single Leg Bridge – advanced Single Leg Calf Raises Skater Hop and Hold If you find these exercises too difficult, please head to the easier...
Football Exercises Level 2
Two Leg Diagonal Jumps Two Legged Bridge with feet on ball Arabesque Bear Walk Glute Side Bridge – intermediate For an easier version of exercises, please follow the link to Level 1. For progressions of these exercises, please head to...
Football Exercises Level 1
Two Legged Bridge Broad Jump and Hold Glute Side Bridge High Scissor Jumps Single Leg Balance Skipping Superman For progressions of the exercises to Level 2 and 3, please follow the links below. Level 2 Level 3
Football Injury Prevention
There has been a growing body of research over many years that helps physios, doctors, trainers, and coaches minimise injury risk in footballers. It is of paramount importance that each player prepare themselves physically for the demands of the game...
Hamstring injury and how to prevent them.
The classic sign of a hamstring injury is that vision of an athlete in full flight wincing in pain and clutching at the back of their thigh before they fall in a heap. This is typical for an acute hamstring...
How to be successful in your sport!
The best sporting teams have one thing in common. Low injury rates! A successful team is one that has achieved the goals it set out to achieve at the end of their ‘season.’ This might be a usual 6 month...
How to get better in your sport
How to get better at your sport. Injury prevention is one of the most valuable investments in yourself you can make. Read on for why… At RHP Physiotherapy, we love sports. We also love helping athletes get better at their...
Groin pain in Football
Groin pain in football Groin pain is an unfortunately common complaint in football players and in many instances this injury is a reason some athletes stop playing all together. Otherwise known as “Osteitis Pubis,” this is one injury you would...