by Todd Bird | May 19, 2019 | Sports Preparation
Muscle strains are the nemesis of running athletes such as footballers, soccer players and track and field athletes. Despite advancements in sports medicine, muscle strains continue to occur and frequently reoccur during the same season which can have a profound...
by Todd Bird | Mar 20, 2019 | Sports Preparation
We don’t often think about about what we did as kids and how it affects us later in life. but when it comes to reducing the risk of developing osteoporosis or preventing fractures as we get older, the things we did as kids can have a real impact. Adolescence...
by Todd Bird | Mar 6, 2019 | Sports Preparation
Low back pain (LBP) is a common injury that many of us will suffer at some stage of our lives and unfortunately for some, it can have a real impact on their quality of life. There is lots of misconceptions and misleading information regarding back pain, what causes...
by Todd Bird | Feb 18, 2019 | General, Sports Injury Prevention, Sports Preparation
I’ve had a couple of people say recently that they’ve have been considering performing a strength program to help their running. Whether the goal is injury prevention or simply wanting to run faster, adding a strength program to your routine could be one of...
by Todd Bird | Feb 6, 2019 | Sports Preparation
It’s summer and its bloody hot, but most football and netball clubs are starting their preseason training to prepare themselves for the 2019 season. Preseason is not just about developing fitness for round one, it’s also about developing a level of conditioning that...
by Todd Bird | Jan 25, 2019 | Sports Injury Prevention, Sports Preparation
Anybody can run, right? But if you are overcoming an injury or are looking to improve your running performance, should you look at your technique? Running, particularly distance running, is all about efficiency and economy. Being fit certainly helps, but if you’re the...
