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Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS)
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What is it? IT Band Friction Syndrome (ITBFS) is an overuse injury presenting as pain on the outside of the knee that increases with sporting activity. It is an irritation of a fat pad located under the IT band’s insertion site. It is commonly seen in runners, cyclists, military recruits…
July 30, 2018
2011 Rugby Coverage
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Throughout 2011 I have had the pleasure of filling in at many rugby games. Most notably a certain regular season game between Fairvale and Lane Cove. Two weeks to the finals series and Lane Cove seconds are unable to mathematically ascend into a finals spot on the ladder. Fairvale seconds…
The Highs and Lows of the Sports Coverage Role
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For the past 3 months (or so) I have been working with Chatswood Rugby Club. This has been a great opportunity and I have enjoyed working with the team immensely! Having a position such as this while completing my Masters of Physiotherapy has allowed me to practice my assessment and…
Kinesiotaping for swelling
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What is Kinesiotape? It’s that fancy coloured tape seen on athletes such as tennis star Li Na and soccer player David Beckham. It is an elastic tape used to treat soft tissue injuries such as muscle strains and ligament sprains. The increased elastic properties in Kinesiotape allow for more…
Stretch! Are you doing them appropriately?
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As a relatively active sports person I regularly see people trying to warm up before a game. As a physiotherapist I also tend to take particular notice on what specific movements each individual is doing. More often than not, a lot of people are standing or sitting in one position…
