Jumpers Knee

Jumpers Knee

Dec 22, 2017 | Sport

Have you ever wondered why many basketball and volleyball players wear thin colourful straps just below their knees? These braces are often used in cases of patellar tendinopathy, also known as “Jumper’s Knee,” to assist in alleviating symptoms. The tendon of the...
How Do I Identify a Concussion?

How Do I Identify a Concussion?

Dec 14, 2017 | Sport

How do you identify a concussion? The most common signs and symptoms of concussion are: Headache feeling like in a fog emotional instability loss of consciousness amnesia, trouble balancing irritability slowed reaction times drowsiness This is not an exhaustive list,...
Concussion resolution and awareness – Part 2 of 3

Concussion resolution and awareness – Part 2 of 3

Dec 9, 2017 | Injuries, Sport

Want to know more about Concussion? Welcome to the second part of our three-part series on concussion. If you missed the first part I highly recommend checking that out first – Concussion – What? Who? When? Why? How?   When does Concussion resolve?...