Train Like You Ride: Why Squat, Deadlift & Bench Press Are Essential for Motocross Athletes
You wouldn’t hit the track without tuning your bike — so why are you skipping the strength work that keeps you riding harder, longer, and with more control? Motocross isn’t just about throttle and technique. It’s a high-speed, high-impact sport that demands full-body power, bulletproof stability, and serious endurance. If you’re not backing your riding […]
Strengthening Your Neck: The Key to Reducing Sports-Related Head and Neck Injuries Including Concussion
Want fewer head knocks and a longer playing career? Start with your neck. Sports-related head and neck injuries — including concussions — are one of the biggest threats to athletes at every level. Whether you’re smashing tackles in rugby, heading the ball in soccer, or taking hits in footy, your neck is your first line […]
Understanding and Managing Hip Labral Tears in Soccer: How Physiotherapy Can Help You Recover and Prevent Further Injury
She shoots, she scores! But now her hip hurts! Why? Hip labral tears are a common and often debilitating injury that can affect soccer players of all levels. A study done by Márquez et al. (2018) evaluated 42 professional soccer players’ hips with 3T magnetic resonance imaging. They found 33.8% had a labral lesion, 12.5% […]
How much sleep does an Athlete need?
Today we will be diving into the fascinating world of elite athletes and their sleep patterns. We will unpack some evidence from a recent research study (see below reference) and provide recommendations for athletes on improving their sleep! Prepare to be amazed as we unravel the mysteries behind the resting hours of these extraordinary individuals! […]
Soccer – Don’t be sidelined by Sporting Injuries!
The most common injuries seen in Soccer players! Soccer is a fast growing sport in Australia. The number of participants has increased by over 250,000 in the last decade, growing to 1.7 Million nationwide participants within Australia. That is almost double that of Aussie rules and triple that of cricket. With this number of participants, […]
Collarbone Injuries!
What kind of damage can you do to your collarbone?? We have all heard of a broken collar bone, but did you know you can actually dislocate your collarbone as well? Today I want to talk about other injuries you might not be aware of, how to recognise them and what you can […]
Treating Concussions at Fighting Fit!
How Do We Treat Head Knocks at Fighting Fit? This is the last blog in our Concussion series, and we’re going to explore how to recover from a concussion injury and what we do here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy While most concussion cases are mild and people recover within expected time frames, there are […]
Warming Up For Field-Based Sports!
The Vital Role of Warm-Ups in Field-Based Sports: Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement Ever injured yourself early in training or soon after kick off? Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the crucial topic of warm-ups in field-based sports and the impact they have on injury prevention and performance. As a physiotherapist […]
The Wild World of Concussions
Don’t f*ck with a head knock! Today we’ll be diving into the world of concussions… Well help answer for you What is a concussion? What happens to the brain when you have a concussion? How to treat a concussion! So what is a concussion? Scarily, a Concussion is a form of traumatic brain […]
Managing Shin Splints!
Have you ever had painful shin splints? Well, listen up – because it can be managed… Have you ramped up your running and started to experience pain in one or both of your shins? Or have you just started back preseason training in your respective sport and started to experience the same thing? Then chances […]