If you’re not already aware, ABSOLUTE HEALTH SOLUTIONS has purchased a new Shockwave Therapy machine and so far to date has been getting amazing results with our patients. Shockwave therapy has been around for 25 years and works great for those difficult-to-treat, painful overuse or sports injuries. It was initially used for breaking up kidney…
Young tennis players have an increased risk of Low Back Pain (LBP) or even structural injury when compared to many other sports. In a study of junior tennis players, it was LBP that was reported as the most common complaint and the most recurrent injury. Before the age of 15, more than 50% of children…
Ever since the introduction to synthetic fields, aka FieldTurf or Astroturf, there has been the controversy about the use of artificial grass playing surfaces compared to natural grass when it comes to injuries. A lot of players and coaches believe that the synthetic turf leads to more injuries, whereas others believe it’s safer. In spite…
A study has found that it doesn’t matter what type of music you like, whether it be classical or death metal, listening to your own choice of music could improve your pleasure of taking part in competitive sports and improve your performance. As well being an enjoyable distraction or a motivational tool to running on…
Soccer, also commonly known as Football or Fußball, is one of the most popular sports in the world, with more than 240 million players in 2000. The purpose of this article is to provide some insight and guidelines regarding the design and implementation of prevention and rehabilitation programs, such as proprioception training, education for coaches…
There are fewer health issues in sport that has received as much media focus than concussions. Whether it is in Rugby League, AFL, American Football or Hockey, there is a hot discussion about the injury itself, return-to-play criteria and long-term issues that may arise. Concussions are not restricted to just professional athletes, but can occur…
Ever wondered what that small pogo stick looking object your Chiropractor uses on your back really does? Are you one of those individuals that speculate that the instrument is as effective as hands-on alternatives? Or doubt that it even works? Well hopefully this article will be able to answer most of your questions and shed…
Hamstring injuries are the most common muscle injury in running based power sports. They are one of the most common injuries in football. While they hardly result in prolonged absence from playing such as an ACL tear, they have a high recurrence rate and can occur in the most well-conditioned athlete. In this article I…
Cortisone is the name used to explain a group of drugs normally known as corticosteroids. Cortisone is one type of corticosteroid. Cortisone injections are commonly used for injury management to drastically decrease pain and reduce inflammation. What Conditions Are Cortisone Injections Used For? In respect to musculoskeletal issues, cortisone injections are administered to reduce pain and…
Generalised Knee Pain or Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a very common knee condition that presents to us in clinic as chiropractors. The term PFPS is used for a variety of tissues in lesion, as there is often uncertainty in precisely what may be causing the knee pain and dysfunction. It is characterized by a poorly…