Ergoworks Physiotherapy - Blog

To help guide you in the right direction in managing any injuries sustained during the upcoming running season, we've asked our physios to run through some of the most common injuries they see following a long distance run and how to best manage them.
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Ankle sprains are a common occurrence early on in the winter sporting season. The most common injury to the ankle is a sprain or tear of the lateral ligaments which provide stability to the ankle joint. This can be caused by over-stretching of ligaments when the foot is suddenly twisted or turned by landing on an uneven surface or taking an awkward step.
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Niamh Wynne – Physiotherapist I recently attended a clinical pilates course run by Dance Medicine Australia. The course provided me with an insight into the history of pilates and the huge difference that exists between clinical and traditional pilates. We were taught how to use clinical pilates in the assessment and treatment of all injuries/disabilities in order to improve muscle function and neural drive to the affected side of the body.
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Kinesio tape has been getting a big write up in the press recently, especially after it was spotted on many athletes at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. So what is this brightly coloured tape and why are so many athletes wearing it?
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Anyone who plays sports knows the importance of warming up first. Playing sports requires a lot of effort and movement, making it essential that you first perform a few warm-up exercises and stretches. Stretching is also one of the best ways to prepare the body so it’s less likely to receive any sports-related type of injury.
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If you have experienced an injury and are engaging in physical therapy to help repair the damage and alleviate your pain, you likely need to learn about the different exercises to strengthen your core and back muscles. Working with your physiotherapist to develop a program is going to be one of the most important factors in your recovery. Here are some simple, yet effective techniques you can use to strengthen yourself.
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Studies show that millions of people are diagnosed with a sporting injury every single year. Rugby, Netball and Hockey seem to produce the most injuries with more than a third of participants receiving some type of injury when playing these 3 sports. The sports that claim the most serious injuries? Boxing and Rock Climbing. Although men are the recipient of most injuries, women aren’t far behind.
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