If your son or daughter gets hip pain or groin pain that will not settle on its own, or keeps coming back, this article is for you. Groin pain in young athletes is extremely common, and it is usually down to overuse injuries rather than one dramatic moment. The...
Time and time again in the clinic, I hear people complain of tight hip flexors. Usually the result of a well-meaning comment from a trainer, masseuse or coach - and commonly blamed for anterior hip pain. First things first, let’s talk about the ‘hip flexor’ and get...
The foam roller has been a staple in most homes and physiotherapy clinics for the past few decades. But how effective is it pre and post activity when it comes down to overall performance and recovery. Well, a recent meta-analysis by Wiewelhove et al 2019, looked...
There are several misconceptions regarding stretching so let’s get things straight: Stretching is most effective when the body is warm; otherwise it may have a negative effect and can in fact cause a weakening of the muscles by between 8-10% . So stretching is ok...