One of the most commonly known acronyms in health and fitness has to be “RICE” (Rest, Ice, Compress & Elevate). Most people know it and have used at some point. The problem is, when RICE was first suggested back in the 70s it wasn’t even based on research (see our previous blog post). Even the […]
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Winter Running
We’re right in the middle of the year and that means the days are at their shortest and the mornings and evenings are a bit frosty! The cold weather and lack of light can be off putting, but running at this time of the year can be done safely and has great benefits for your […]
Winter Sport Season – Injury Prevention
Early this century, scientists sought to find a way to prevent injuries in Danish European Handball players. This led to several programmes being developed to prevent injuries in different sports codes. They all have a great amount of evidence behind them, and are easily integrated into a typical warm up for training and games. The KNEE programme for Netball Power […]