In the fast-paced and demanding realm of contact sports, injuries inevitably become an integral part of the game. Athletes, driven by their passion and commitment, regularly find themselves pushing their physical boundaries to achieve peak performance. However, amid the adrenaline-fueled intensity and fierce competition, the human body can become susceptible to a range of injuries. […]
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What is Training Load? “Training load” is a broad term describing total volume, intensity and type of physical activity an athlete undertakes during both training and competition. External load: the physical work performed by an athlete. For example, distance run, amount of jumps performed, balls thrown. It van also be the duration, intensity or […]
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icon What is it? Delayed onset muscle soreness, often referred to as ‘DOMS’ can be simply described as muscle pain related to exercise. It often occurs following excessive exercise, and presents as a dull, aching pain in a muscle or muscle group (that you would have targeted or used in a training session), generally between […]
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It’s finals time: Top tips for ensuring optimum performance during footy finals icon It’s that time of year again, where footy finals are almost upon us. Whether you play rugby, AFL or NRL, you definitely want to ensure that you are in top condition to perform during finals football. It’s important to ensure you are […]
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Common Rugby Injuries icon Rugby is a high impact sport which sees no shortage of injuries. Although overuse injuries such as tendinopathies are common in rugby, more common are traumatic injuries that occur due to the nature of the sport. We take a look at some of the most common injuries that occur in rugby, […]
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So, you have tight calves… What now? Although having tight calves may not seem like the biggest problem, they can lead to more serious injuries over time, including shin splints, stress fractures in the feet and ankle issues. The calf muscle is made up of 2 muscles. The gastrocnemius Is the large calf muscle that […]
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