While a season of nearly unlimited sport activities may await you, there is something else that may be lurking in the background, ready to strike – rotator cuff injuries. Your shoulder is one of the largest joints in your body and provides an incredibly wide range of...
Running is one of the favourite exercises enjoyed by Australians, and summer is a great time to do it, especially if you run during the morning, late afternoon, and evening and avoid the hottest part of the day. There is just something about running that seems to free...
Not only is cycling a great way to get outside, but it also provides excellent exercise. Cycling is very popular in Australia, and more people here now use bikes rather than cars. However, as enjoyable as cycling can be, it can also result in injuries to various parts...
If you love playing tennis, you may be surprised to learn that this popular sport began in France around 800 years ago. Today’s tennis is played either in singles or doubles, and has actually been little changed over the centuries, although racquets are now used,...
With summer here, there’s probably no more popular sport than swimming. Whether you are swimming competitively, or merely for fun and to cool off, you will want to be spending plenty of time at the beach or in the pool. Unfortunately, swimming can give rise to the...
Few people realize how important the knee joint is until something goes wrong with it. The knee is considered one of the most complex joints in the body, and is responsible not only for bending and rotation, but also for supporting our weight and providing stability...