Osgood-Schlatter disease is a condition that presents with pain below the kneecap often creating a bony lump. It commonly presents in active adolescents during puberty or growth spurts. While the pain may diminish as you age, a large bony lump may remain as a result of the condition. Inflammation at […]
Iliotibial Band Syndrome often presents in runners and athletes as pain in the lateral aspect of the knee. The Iliotibial band (ITB) is a thin band of muscle travelling from the top of the pelvis (iliac crest) down past a bony protuberance on the outside of the knee. With use, […]
Want to play better? Improve your sports vision. If you play any ball sport, you must learn how to juggle! It’s a valuable neuromuscular skill that can have a direct impact on your ability to hit, kick, and react quickly to a moving ball. Juggling has been shown to be […]
When most people think of protein, they think of meat, whilst meat is a protein source, when I think of protein I think of amino acids. When you consume protein, whether it is meat, legumes, vegetables and even dairy, your digestive system breaks down the food into tiny molecules called […]
As most of you know, scoliosis is a lateral curvature of the spine, which can start from a young age and is usually idiopathic (of unknown origin). It involves a rotation of the vertebra, which can lead to symptoms of back pain, headaches, migraines, digestive issues and sometimes, developmental disorders.
Scoliosis […]
