Cycling isn’t a contact sport, but as any serious cyclist can tell you, this sport is extremely demanding. Endurance, technique, agility and strength - all are essential for cycling. Consider that cyclists also need to remain hunched forward and perform...
Ankle injuries are some of the most common injuries in sport. They’re especially prevalent in indoor sports like basketball, netball and indoor soccer, but no matter your game, it’s important to be aware of what these injuries are and how they’re...
Cricket is not a contact sport, but as anyone who’s played can tell you, every variation of the game is intense, competitive and physically demanding. For this reason there are a host of commonly sustained cricket injuries.
For cricketers, keeping...
Start Small and Build Up
As a new runner, you need to ease into the sport. Running seems natural, and you might be excited to push yourself, but running is a sport just like any other - and it requires adequate training and time to allow soft tissue...
Got an aching back? Suffer from occasional or constant nagging pain especially in your lower back? Well, there’s a chance your job might be the culprit.
One of the most important steps to protecting yourself from injury is to discover the cause of...
Good advice can be hard to get - especially when it comes to injury prevention. Can you trust what you read? Is it the right advice for you - in your particular sport? Is it trustworthy advice, or has it been copied off some dodgy website?
Well, for...
In this episode of the Morley Physiotherapy Centre Podcast, owner Tony talks about how to reduce pregnancy back pain.
Is there a cure for pregnancy back pain? Listen now or read on to find out the reason and cause for back pain in pregnancy and understand...
In this episode of the Morley Physiotherapy Centre Podcast, owner Tony talks about back pain in the workplace.
Sitting and standing debates in the workplace have been going on for years - but which is better? Listen now or read on to understand the...
In efforts to avoid the ill effects that come with sitting long hours at a desk job (“sitting is the new smoking” has become a common saying), people are increasingly taking to the idea of standing rather than sitting down. Upon the discovery that...
Running is a fantastic way to stay active, keep healthy and have fun, but at the end of the day, it comes with a few risks as well. With increased regular impact on your joints and consistent use of tendons and ligaments, it pays to keep yourself informed...