Understanding the “Why” Behind Pre-Season Screening Tests
In our previous blog, we discussed the importance of pre-season screening for athletes. Now, let’s delve into the specific tests we utilize at RHP Physiotherapy and the crucial reasons behind their inclusion. Range of Motion: Strength Tests: Functional Tests: By...
Pre-Season Testing: Why You Should Consider It
For athletes, the pre-season is a crucial time for building fitness, honing skills, and preparing for the demands of the upcoming season. While many focus on physical training, one often overlooked aspect is pre-season testing and injury screening. What is...
How to prevent running related injuries
This blog is a guide for creating an injury resistant body for runners of all ages and distances. Right up front, we are talking about some strength training and why you should consider it as a runner. Typically, runners are very...
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...
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!...
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...
Prevent Injuries in Rugby League
With the State of Origin decider right around the corner, rugby league is firmly in the spotlight. Injuries are part of the game, but there are things you can do to minimise your risk of injury while preparing your body...
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...