Causes of runner’s knee identified with high-tech running analysis The so-called runner’s knee is a syndrome whose main symptom is knee pain from musculoskeletal inflammation caused mainly by three underlying causes: Overuse. Body Posture Imbalance. Running Technique issues. Overuse is the most common cause of runner’s knee and can be managed by following these tips […]
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The best gait analysis for children The best gait analysis for children is one that utilises two high-tech gait analysis systems combined, such as: Treadmill with force sensors underneath the mat. HD Video camera system. The treadmill with force sensors underneath the mat will provide us with dozens of analytical data about the interaction between […]
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The best hands-on physiotherapy for muscle injury The best hands-on physiotherapy is one that uses different hands-on physiotherapy techniques, such as: Diacutaneous Fibrolysis. Myofascial Release. Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM). Sports Massage Technique. Furthermore, the most effective hands-on physiotherapy protocol for treating a muscle injury is one that targets not only the injury site […]
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What does running supination mean? Running supination means that the feet strike on the outer edge of the heel or forefoot during running. There are different degrees of running supination, depending on how much the gait lines are shifted on the outer part of the heel or forefoot. Running supination is often associated with excessive […]
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Sports massage for shin splints treatment and prevention What does Shin Splints mean? Shin Splints is a common term to identify the medial tibial stress syndrome, characterised by pain along the front or inner edge of the shinbone (Tibia), usually caused by overuse. Overuse and repetitive stress on the Tibia, muscles and connective tissue which […]
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The best assessment and physiotherapy protocol for Hallux Valgus What does Bunion or Hallux Valgus mean? Hallux Valgus or Bunion indicates a foot condition where the Hallux or big toe is excessively rotated inward with the Metatarsophalangeal joint not properly aligned. More specifically, the first metatarsal bone and the proximal phalanx of the big toe […]
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The best sports massage for the elderly and its benefits Despite a popular belief that sports massage is too hard for the elderly, if it is performed by adjusting the pressure and the massage techniques according to the age and the muscle fitness of the patients, it can benefit their general health and sports performance […]
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Can Contact Lenses Enhance Athletic Performance? Clear vision is essential for athletes, whether they’re navigating a football field, driving a race car, or performing intricate gymnastics routines. Various aspects of vision—depth perception, hand-eye coordination, contrast sensitivity, and reaction time—must be at peak performance for athletes to excel. Fortunately, advancements in contact lenses have made it […]
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High-tech body posture analysis for injury prevention The best body posture analysis to prevent sports injury is one that utilises a high-tech gait analysis system with a 3D foot pressure scan because we can get dozens of analytical data points about the interaction (forces and pressure loads) between our feet and the ground. Clinical Body […]
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Can sports massage benefit teenage athletes? Yes, sports massage can benefit teenage athletes, although they have more muscle flexibility and faster recovery times than adult athletes. Young muscles are naturally more flexible than older ones, but this does not mean that they can not benefit from a sports massage or deep tissue massage to reduce […]
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