Injuries are an unavoidable part of sport, but the way we respond to them makes all the difference. The infographic above captures the full picture of sports injuries — from the daily habits that prevent them to the specific conditions clinicians encounter most often. For physiotherapists and sports medicine professionals, it serves as a practical…
Baseball has a long tradition of sportsmanship, producing entertaining games and, unfortunately, ankle injuries. In fact, almost one in every 10 injuries in college baseball involves the ankle. There are plenty of reasons why baseball ankle injuries are so common and why players are predisposed to these sprains, strains and breaks. However, there is also…
Selecting the right athletic therapy kit for basketball in order to service a high school or college team is a critical decision that impacts player safety, injury management, and recovery. A well-stocked kit empowers coaches and athletic trainers to address everything from minor abrasions to acute injuries on the sideline. Here are ten essential factors…
Sports injuries are an inevitable part of an athlete’s journey, whether they’re amateurs or elite professionals. While injuries are often viewed as setbacks, their impact extends far beyond immediate pain and recovery time—they can alter an athlete’s performance, career trajectory, and even psychological well-being. Understanding the connection between sports injuries and athletic performance is crucial…
If you are considering an investment in shockwave therapy for your clinic, you are certainly not alone. Shockwave is one of the most popular upgrade options being considered by clinic owners these days despite its ostensibly steep cost. However, when one comes to recognize the wide range of conditions that can be treated by these…
In this post, we will list 5 common sports injuries and describe their symptoms in order to help someone who may be suffering from one of them to recognize the possible cause. In many cases, it may not be possible to see a physiotherapist for treatment for a few days, so we will also provide…
In this post, we shall present 5 useful and interesting home based sports injury prevention tips that we hope will be useful to anyone responsible for treating athletes or physically active individuals. As the saying goes ” An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”. It therefore makes sense to take sensible precautions…
In recent years, there has been a noticeable growth in the recognition of the importance of the role of proprioception in sports medicine. In this post, we will first describe what proprioception is and then move on to discuss some commonly asked questions about it. What Is Proprioception? Proprioception refers to the body’s ability to…
In this article, we will first describe the role of exercise bicycles in sports medicine and how they can be used to rehabilitate sports or other injuries. We will then describe some of the criteria you may employ to decide whether an exercise bike could be usefully employed in your sport injury clinic. It is…
In this article, we will look at the role played by tables in physiotherapy and then consider guidelines to be used when selecting a physical therapy treatment table. Introduction Whether you operate a clinic specializing in physiotherapy, chiropractic or massage therapy, you will know that a high quality treatment table is a must have. The…