by NorrisHealth | Jul 31, 2017 | blog
We have seen (part 1: Hamstring injuries) that the structure and function of the hamstrings is used to guide the rehabilitation process. To be truly effective, Hamstring rehabilitation must be multifactorial, and a number of factors are important. Let’s begin by...
by NorrisHealth | Mar 26, 2017 | blog, Uncategorised
Hamstring injury rate Hamstring injury is common in sport, and these injuries frequently recur. Up to 12% of sports injuries may be to the hamstrings (Ekstrand et al 2011), and it is the most common muscle injury in male footballers (Schuermans et al 2014). ...
by NorrisHealth | Sep 18, 2016 | blog
We all know the situation. Training is going well, and suddenly you trip over a tree root when out running and twist your ankle, or pull something in the gym. The action you take next is important, because it can dictate how long you are away from sport. You will...
by NorrisHealth | Aug 29, 2016 | blog
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is a painful condition which can affect the outside of the knee or hip. In runners, when pain occurs on the outside of the knee it is often termed ‘runners knee’ and when at the hip, ‘clicking hip’. Studies have shown iliotibial band...
