What will sports performance look like in 10, 20, 30 years time. Will ultimate performance be better, will it be worse. And how do we get there? This is the discussion that a recent letter to the editor article for the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and...
Running down the field as fast as they can and pop, they slow down and grab at their leg. They have strained a hamstring, it is obvious to everyone, including the athlete. But inevitably the first thing they will say to me as they leave the field is, “its not torn,...
A few weeks ago AFL fans would recall that there was significant discussion about the injury status of Carlton player Patrick Cripps. He was playing poorly, looked slower than normal and was visibly in discomfort following high impact physical contests. Reports...
Understanding, discussion and monitoring of sleep for performance has increased significantly in performance circles. It may appear to be a minor factor in human existence, because obviously we all need to sleep, but what is becoming apparent is that the importance of...
Being injured sucks. But having a chain of injuries, one seemingly after the other, is even worse. Injuries are commonplace in sport, and recently a bright light is being shone on re-injury rates. For athletes, coaches and even the fans, nothing is more frustrating...
With winter sports kicking off across the country over the last month, the changing and often unseasonable heat in parts of Australia is leading to an all too common headache for players, coaches and support staff. Cramping. It is an all too common sight. On a warmer...
