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How to prevent common injuries associated with playing netball

How to prevent common injuries associated with playing netball

Here we take a look at how to prevent common injuries associated with playing netball, such as an injury to the volar plate ligament. For a non-contact sport we see a lot of netball-related finger injuries! This is most commonly caused by the ball hitting the end of the finger,…

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Wrist extension and flexion with tenodisis

Wrist extension and flexion with tenodisis

We have been making a series of exercises video tutorials for our social media. Have a look at our one for wrist extension and flexion with tenodisis. Wrist tenodesis exercises can help restore muscle balance to a joint, regain lost function, or help increase the power of joint motion. Watch…

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How to avoid hand and wrist pain during exams

How to avoid hand and wrist pain during exams

Exams can be very stressful, not just mentally, but physically too. Repetitive typing and handwriting can place a lot of strain on the hands. Here’s a look at some common conditions and prevention methods. Common Conditions Associated with Studying Studying for exams can be stressful and can put your body…

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Common injuries associated with rock climbing

Common injuries associated with rock climbing

Here we take a look at common injuries that affect rock climbers, common treatments and preventative methods that can be advised by your therapist. The most common injury to a finger associated with rock climbing is damage to the flexor tendon pulleys. When a rock climber repeatedly holds their body…

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Tendon Gliding Exercises

Tendon Gliding Exercises

We have been making a series of exercises video tutorials for our social media. Have a look at our one for tendon gliding exercises. Tendon gliding exercises can help prevent or reduce tendon adhesions (scar tissue) that may develop after an injury or surgery – Watch our video for a…

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