Do high top shoes actually reduce ankle sprain risk? Here’s what the research says Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: May 16, 2023 Shutterstock Ankle sprain is one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries, particularly in sports like netball, basketball and football where jumping, landing on one foot and sudden direction changes are part of the game. Ankle…
DetailsWhy exercising your ‘good arm’ can also help the one in a sling Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: May 9, 2023 Shutterstock Injured limbs need rest. They are often kept in a sling or cast to immobilise them as a way to promote healing. But that can mean smaller and weaker muscles several weeks later. It takes…
DetailsWhat are dead hangs? What are the shoulder pain risks and how do I do them safely? Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: April 21, 2023 Shutterstock You might have seen media articles or fitness influencers online urging people to do “dead hangs”, where one hangs loosely from a bar – usually with feet off the floor. The…
DetailsWho is and isn’t suited to barefoot running? And if I want to try, how do I start? Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: January 4, 2023 Shutterstock You might have noticed a buzz on social media about barefoot running, with many proponents breathlessly describing it as the most natural way to run. But not everyone is a…
DetailsHow physios and occupational therapists are helping long COVID sufferers Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: December 7, 2022 Shutterstock Treating people for long COVID – that is, symptoms that last longer than four weeks after COVID infection – can be extremely complex due to the wide variety of problems associated with the condition. While there is no…
DetailsWhy do I sprain my ankle so often? And how can I cut the risk of it happening again? Author: https://theconversation.com/ Date: November 23, 2022 Photo by Kindel Media/Pexels, CC BY Are you one of those people who seems to be forever spraining their ankle? To some extent, ankle sprains are part and parcel of…
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