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Heading to the ski fields this winter?? There are a few things you need to know to make sure you spend more time on your skis than off this winter!  Despite looking deceptively easy – skiing is a physically demanding sport and uses muscles that we may not normally use. The 4 key components to successfully skiing are Cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength (in the right muscles), flexibility and balance. So what is going to help you get the most out of this ski trip? Cardiovascular fitness It’s dark, it’s cold and it is hard to get out of bed in...

This is just a quick blog post on how to strap and ankle for support.. Following on from the blog earlier this month on what to do when you first sprain your ankle, this quick video shows a simple strapping technique to provide support for your ankle while it is still recovering. Remember to use Rigid Tape for best results - We have quality Rigid Sports strapping tape packs available here

WHAT CAN I DO ABOUT MY SPRAINED ANKLE? Ankle sprains occur when ligaments are stretched and as a result are damaged. In the ankle, this generally occurs with a quick change in direction while playing sport, jumping and landing on your foot awkwardly or stumbling on uneven surfaces. Depending on how you injured your foot will determine the precise ligaments or area that has been damaged.   How bad is my ankle sprain? Classification System: There is a three point classification system used to determine the severity of ligament sprains. Grade 1 sprain:A few stretched fibres but clinical testing reveals...

Get back on the field faster When injury strikes it can be so frustrating! Not only does it mean time away from the sport you love but it also impacts on work, family time and everything else you have to do in your day! At all Care Plus we back our products with over 25 years of physiotherapy experience and we know our clients want to return to sport quickly after an injury.  So we have put together the Ultimate Sports Injury Recovery Pack. This Pack has the essential rehabilitation tools to help you recover fast from injury.   This Pack...

Why Stretch? Every knows that stretching is good for you, but most people seem to ask what is the best way. A general stretching program to help with your flexibility is commonly what people want. If you are looking for a stretching program after an injury, it is important that you are properly assessed by your physiotherapist to ensure you are helping not hindering your injury. Facts on Stretching: How long do it hold? At least 30 seconds How many times do I repeat the stretch? At least once How often should I stretch? At least once per day What...