SportsInjuryClinic

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Stress fractures unlike most other fractures do not occur after a traumatic incident. They are caused by repetitive forces or impact through the bone, over a longer period of time.

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Immersion in cold water has become popular with elite athletes to aid recovery. Cold therapy reduces inflammation, swelling, and pain. It is believed immersion in water of 10 to 15 degrees C for 10 – 15 mins is required.
#coldwaterimmersion #icebath

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What's your choice?

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A great tip for the cyclists out there!

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How is your swing?

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Any Tennis players out there? Keep your wrist strong when playing a tennis backhand stroke. A limp wrist means huge forces get focused on the elbow tendons instead of being transmitted throughout the entire arm. https://t.co/WrD7TZhvgd #tennis #tennisinjuries #sportsinjuries

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Muscle spindles are sensors in the muscles which detect speed of stretching. A warm-up should include dynamic (moving) stretches to allow the muscle spindles time to adapt. https://t.co/JioknKYHal #stretchingexercises #dynamicstretches #warmupstretches #athletes #coaches

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Avoid doing intensive leg strength exercises before sprinting. Fatiguing the muscles significantly should be done at the end of the session, not before attempting to move the muscles fast - as this can cause them to tear.
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Due to popular demand and for all the office workers out there who are suffering with neck pain - here are some stretches for you.
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Overpronation is when the foot flattens or rolls in, causing the lower leg to rotate inwards increasing the risk of shin pain, plantar fasciitis, & other injuries. Getting a biomechanical check-up annually can avoid future injuries.
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Do your running shoes wear out on the outside? If your feet over supinate or roll out then it is likely you need a neutral running shoe with plenty of cushioning and definitely avoid medial blocks or supports in your shoes.
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Most causes of tennis elbow are nothing to do with Tennis. Gripping heavy objects or overuse of a manual screwdriver is likely to be the cause for most people. Treat yourself to a power screwdriver!! https://t.co/B4bX6R1k3A #tenniselbow #sportsinjuries

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Stretching & strengthening exercises are important for recovering from calf strain injuries. Here we demonstrate essential calf strain exercises. https://t.co/tJjoNdGWef
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Any office workers out there suffering from lower back pain?

We also have some tips to help prevent back pain at work: https://t.co/m2UvHyHI0q #lowerbackpain #backpain #officeworkbackpain #sportsinjuries #preventbackpain #backpainatwork

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Top tip- Functional rehabilitation exercises are more advanced, sports specific exercises, designed to bridge the gap between being capable of normal daily activities and returning back to full sporting and competition fitness. https://t.co/PexqVLh46I #rehabilitation #exercise

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Muscle tightness is often associated with stress - we tend to tighten up when stressed. For example the neck muscles. Stretching relaxes these muscles and you at the same time. https://t.co/EZP3O0BIPp #stretching #coaches #athletes #sportsinjuries

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Sore or stiff Achilles tendons in the mornings? Be very wary of this early warning as chronic Achilles Tendonitis can be very difficult to treat. https://t.co/CyvS7ElfTI #achillestendonitis #achillespain #sportsinjuries #achillestendonpain

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Be careful of niggling pain just under the Patella - It could be Jumper's Knee, an overuse injury which if not treated early can be very difficult to treat and may require surgery. https://t.co/XmTtWDxMPV #jumpersknee #sportsinjuries #kneepain

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Top tip of the day - If you are involved in one-sided sports such as throwing or jumping, it is important to practice on both sides in training or overtime muscle imbalance will develop causing postural problems and other injuries. https://t.co/iZOSZHw5zX #sports #coaches

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Top tip - Get a regular sports massage to help muscles recover and identify any tight knots, lumps, and bumps before they turn into a full-blown muscle tear.
Read more on the benefits and effects of sports massage: https://t.co/ZH91qwKRns #sportsmasage #sportsinjuries