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Load vs Capacity

A really simple explanation of the relationship between load and capacity and how this relates to injuries. Basically all tissue have a certain level of capacity and if the mechanical load appilied is higher than their capacity then there is an increased risk of injury or pain! Credit to Kevin Maggs @Runningreform

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Tips for Anterior Knee Pain

Anterior (Patellofemoral) knee pain is a very common condition that has a gradual or acute onset characterized by pain localised to the front of the knee. Symptoms are usually agravated by activities that load the leg such as squatting, jumping, prolonged sitting, running (espiecially hills). Symptoms can often reoccur and can persist for years and […]

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Sailing Injuries

Sailing in a harbour city is quite popular and encompasses various classes of boats from single handed dinghies to keelboats. Injuries in sailing can result from: Lack of fitness Overuse/Overtraining Trauma. The physical demands of a sailor will vary greatly with boat class and the specific job and the most common overuse injuries are seen […]

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MASSAGE THERAPY

Sports Massage Sports massage is a deeper and more intense massage, often focusing on specific areas. It is based on the various elements of Swedish (relaxing) massage and often incorporates a combination of other techniques (such as Deep Tissue) involving stretching, compression is blend of techniques, knowledge and advice during treatment. Sports Massage is not […]

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Function of the Pelvic Floor

KEEP YOU DRY AND CLEAN – by tightening around the sphincters of the bladder and bowel, the pelvic floor muscles help these sphincters to stay closed under load or pressure (cough,sneeze,lifting etc). If they can’t counteract the pressure then something has to give – and you will leak urine, wind or bowel contents. SEXUAL SENSATION […]