Muscle Soreness vs Injury: What is DOMS?
If you’ve ever felt sore muscles after trying a new sport, returned to activity after a long absence or advanced your physio exercises (way to go by the way!), it is very likely that you have experienced some level of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. We often refer to this as DOMS. It is common for […]
I’m an injured athlete, how do I know if I’m ready to return to sport following injury?
If you are an injured athlete it is important to undergo return to sports (RTS) testing before returning to your sport. This type of testing can help you determine if you are ready for the demands of sport, and can also help your physiotherapist create a rehabilitation plan tailored specifically for you if specific deficiencies […]
Ready to ski? Stay injury-free with these exercises
Finally, the ski season is upon us and we can dust off the skis, boots, and bindings and prepare for a powder-driven season! However, skiing and snowboarding are high-impact sports that send your body careening down a mountain at high speeds, so it’s important to take measures to reduce your risk of injury. Luckily, there […]
Diamond taping technique
So, you think you have patellofemoral joint pain? Following on from our first blog post in this series (link here),
patellofemoral joint pain is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee, but it’s not the only potential culprit. The diamond taping technique (pictured below) is commonly used to help alleviate patellofemoral joint pain but can also be used to help distinguish between different causes of pain at the front of the knee. Give this taping technique a try and see if it changes your pain!
PFJ vs PT blog post series
So, you think you have patellofemoral joint pain? Following on from our first blog post in this series (link here),
patellofemoral joint pain is one of the most common causes of pain at the front of the knee, but it’s not the only potential culprit. The diamond taping technique (pictured below) is commonly used to help alleviate patellofemoral joint pain but can also be used to help distinguish between different causes of pain at the front of the knee. Give this taping technique a try and see if it changes your pain!
