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...
Balance in Netball
Good balance in netball can help in so many ways! Of course, there is evidence that demonstrates improving balance in a team will help reduce foot and ankle injuries. But did you know it can help your performance? With Netball...
Preventing injury on the snow
As the days grow shorter and the temperature starts to drop, for many of us our thoughts turn to snow sports. Preventing injury on the snow will be important as it has been a long time since many of us...
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...
Do Niggles Matter?
Do niggles matter? The short answer is yes. Unfortunately niggles do matter! That tight hamstring, the pain in your knee that comes and goes, that annoying back pain that interrupts your day slightly. It might not affect your ability on...
Ankle rehabilitation
After having your ankle sprain accurately diagnosed, it’s important to begin rehab as soon as possible. As previously seen in blog ‘Physiotherapy for ankle injury’, early intervention includes working on the stiff ankle joint and restoring range of motion to...