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Back Health and Pilates

Back Health and Pilates

Back health? The back is one of the most important parts of the human body, but sadly it is also one of the most neglected. Back muscles give power to the body and connect the hips, buttocks, chest, shoulder and neck. Why back health is important Having good back...
Adolescent Injuries

Adolescent Injuries

Growth-related injuries in adolescents are of great concern to parents of active kids and teenagers. Also known as “growing pains”, bones grow rapidly but muscles and tendons often struggle to keep up during adolescence. This imbalance can place stress on growth...
Kinesio Taping

Kinesio Taping

Kinesio taping is made of a special elastic material that is applied directly onto the skin in specific techniques that help the body through unrestricted movement. It also assists the body’s muscles, ligaments and joints, allowing performance to improve and...
What is Core Stability?

What is Core Stability?

Core stability can be described as the ability of the pelvic floor, diaphragm, spinal stabilisers and abdominal muscles to control and support the spine during movement. It plays an important role in postural support and movement control. What is the core made up of?...
Acute injuries on the sports field

Acute injuries on the sports field

There have been many revisions regarding the best practice guidelines for the management of acute injuries throughout the years. Research development is continuous and upgrades our understanding and management of tissue injury.  The newest acronym that guides acute...