Are you ready for footy season?
With the season kicking off in less than 3 months, now is the time to address any niggles that may have occurred last season.
Injuries like; hamstring strain, calf strain, ankle sprain, quadricep strain and groin injuries have high re-injury rates.
- hamstring strain = 33%
- Groin strain = 22%
- Quadricep strain = 20%
- Calf strain = 18%
- Ankle sprain = 15% (from my experience, this is much higher)
Osteopaths not only look at the injury itself, but surrounding joints and muscles too.
For example,when treating a hamstring it's also important to consider:
- low back tension
- hip flexor and quadricep tension
- ankle mobility
- glute strength
- core strength
- thoracic spine rotation
All of these factors can contribute to the hamstring becoming tight.
Common rehab advice I give for a hamstring strain:
- rest
- foam roll glutes, calves and quads
- compression for hamstring
- walking in the ocean
- glute and core activation exercises
- lumbar (low back) spine mobility
- isometric hamstring contraction, concentric hamstring contraction, eccentric hamstring contraction
Please seek advice from an osteopath before commencing a rehabilitation program, to ensure the advice is right for you.
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