Can Antioxidants Help Athletes Recover Faster? What the Science Says

😮‍💨 What Altitude Does to Athletes (The Cold, Hard Stats) When sea-level athletes compete at altitude (1,200–2,500 m): 📉 Total distance covered drops by 7–21%📉 Sprint frequency significantly decreases📉 Repeated sprint power and work output decline That’s a big deal — because while sprinting only makes up: 5–10% of total distance 1–3% of match time …it’s the action most likely to lead to goals ⚽🔥 So the big question becomes: 👉 How do we maintain speed, pow

Hamstring strains are one of the most common and frustrating injuries in sport — and despite decades of research, they haven’t decreased in frequency. In elite Australian Football, each team still averages around seven hamstring injuries per season, costing players weeks of game time and increasing the risk of re-injury. So why is this still happening? A large, high-quality study looked at whether training load, hamstring strength, and muscle structure could explain who ge

Deep Tissue Massage Works applying pressure and slow intentional strokes, this technique works on areas of chronic tension, trigger points, and adhesions that are common in athletes due to repetitive movements, overworked muscles, and intense physical activity How does massage work to relax you? Deep tissue massage therapy is the applying of mechanical pressure affecting muscle fibers and connective tissues. This pressure stimulates mechanoreceptors, signaling the ce

Nutritional Strategies for Olympic Biathletes: A Practical Review

Do you get sore muscles the next day after training? You might be getting DOMS- Delayed onset muscle soreness What are DOMS Microscopic damage to muscle fibres occurs, which activates the nervous system and can lead to increased protective muscle tension. DOMS causes inflammation and fluid accumulation in the interstitial spaces, which in turn increases pressure within the muscle, resulting in greater stiffness and reduced flexibility

What Is Self-Myofascial Release (SMR)? Think of SMR as DIY massage therapy. It’s the practice of using tools like foam rollers, massage balls, or handheld devices to release tight fascia (the connective tissue that wraps around your muscles). Benefits of SMR include: Reduced muscle tension and stiffness Improved blood flow and flexibility Faster recovery from daily stress or workouts Relief from nagging low back pain

Getting the correct amount of exercise can lead to the prevention of cardiovascular complications of obesity, such as an increased risk of hypertension metabolic syndrome, dyslipidemia, and insulin resistance

Why Managing Stress is Key to Improving Sports Performance and Preventing Low Back Pain Growing evidence suggests that the thoracolumbar

Why Core Strength is a Big Deal for Young Footballers Picture this: you're a young footballer, maybe 11 to 13 years old, growing faster than a weed in spring. Your training sessions are intense, and you’re giving it your all. But did you know that 50–60% of adolescent footballers deal with pesky back pain during these growth spurts? Ouch! This often happens because of postural misalignments, especially when kids spend too much time sitting or slouched over screens outside of

Who gets flat feet? Flexible flatfoot has been reported to occur with varying prevalence across different age groups, ethnicities, and body types, with studies suggesting higher rates among children with increased body mass index (BMI)

How Can Correcting Posture Impact Shoulder Pain in Athletes? Shoulder pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints in the ge

Exploring the Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS), which is of

Preventing Badminton Injuries: Key Risk Factors and Tips for Avoidance Although badminton is widely regarded as a non-contact sport, the

How can chiropractors effectively treat capsulitis in rock climbers' fingers? Finger injuries are the most common sport-specific injuri

How Can Chiropractic Therapy Help Treat Overhead Throwing Injuries in Athletes? Let's Discuss the shoulder joint The shoulder

Does the addition of Chiropractic to exercise therapy improve pain and disability outcomes in chronic low back pain Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal problem and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, with 80% of humans experiencing at least ONE episode in their lifetime.

soleus muscle injuries have emerged as a significant concern in sports medicine and rehabilitation The Soleus muscle is located beneath t

Understanding the Risk Factors for Overuse Injuries in the Gym What happens in an overuse injury? Overuse injuries are categorised as chronic injuries that occur most frequently with repetitive use or injury. In addition, the lack of sufficient time for these injuries to heal appropriately plays a fundamental role in developing this cumulative type of injury Who gets overuse injuries in sport? VS Who gets acute injuries in sport? Overuse injuries are most commonly a

Probiotics to help with your athletic performance The supplement needs depend on their energy expenditure which is influenced by