Nov 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
Winter is quickly approaching and a lot of us are looking at dusting off our ski and snowboard equipment for another season on the slopes. One of the hot topics on the ski hill last year was the issue of helmets and snow sports. The debate whether helmets should be... 
Nov 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
I hope I don’t injure my knee this ski season! If you’re uttering these words to yourself as the white stuff falls, then read on… Skiing is fantastic for both recreation and exercise but unfortunately knee injuries are no stranger to this sport. With our... 
Oct 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
How to get it back when it’s gone As children, we learned about the five basic senses: sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Another, lesser-known sense is proprioception or our intuitive awareness of the position of our joints. Proprioception keeps us stable and... 
Oct 24, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament Explained Anatomy The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) lies deep within the knee joint, connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). Function The function of the ACL is complex for it provides both mechanical stability and... 
Oct 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
The Dreaded Ankle Sprain The spring sporting season is upon us. Fields and courts are jammed with children and adults enjoying different outdoor sports. With an increase in activity level there is often an increase in injuries. A very common injury suffered by... 
Oct 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
What are those weird school girl socks on runners? In the latest edition of Competitor Magazine- Aaron Hersh wrote how these crazy looking socks technically called compression socks have three main objectives; running performance, reduced soreness and expedited...