Hamstring muscle strains are a common injury in sports that involve high speed running, change in direction or even kicking. They are very common in the football codes, especially early in the season when athletes are still getting back to full fitness and adapting to higher high training loads.
Zone 34’s Sports Physiotherapist David Hillard has worked in elite sport for the last 9 years, across sports such as basketball, netball, rowing and soccer. Dave has worked extensively with…
Every couple of years our Sports Physio Dave heads across to New Zealand for a multi day hike with a couple of mates. In the lead up to this years…
Sports Physiotherapist David Hillard demonstrating how to tape an ankle to assist with joint stability. This strapping technique is commonly used rto reduce the risk of injury during sporting activity,…
Active Australians are using gelatin, a common ingredient in lollies and sweets, as a supplement in sport. Currently there is lots of interest in how Gelatin may play a role in reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries such as tendon, cartilage and muscle injuries.