Injury Blog

Running spikes: A podiatrists guide on fit and injury risks
October 2, 2024

As we head into the new track and field season many young athletes will be transitioning into higher levels of competition. …

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Getting Started with Resistance Training
September 24, 2024

Are you at a stage in your health journey where you are of relative health, and looking to take the next…

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Understanding and Managing Common Types of Headaches
September 17, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore some of the more common types of headaches we encounter at CSSM. We’ll cover what they…

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Empowering Women’s Health: Insights for Women’s Health Week
September 2, 2024

Women’s Health Week is here – a prime opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the unique health needs of women at…

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Relative Energy Deficiency in sport and the risks of under-fueling
August 27, 2024

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is a syndrome first coined by the International Olympic Committee in 2014. In this blog,…

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Tight Hip Flexors: to stretch or to strengthen? 
August 19, 2024

Do you feel a tightness or stiffness at the front of your hips? Do you find yourself constantly stretching but getting…

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How soon is too soon? Part 2: Returning to running post-pregnancy.
August 12, 2024

In part one, ‘Returning to the gym post-pregnancy. How soon is too soon?’, we talked about getting back into the gym…

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Understanding Chronic Pain
July 16, 2024

Chronic Pain Awareness Week is a reminder of the millions worldwide who face this condition daily. This week is all about…

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The Nightmare of Runners and Sports Athletes
July 9, 2024

What is the function of the Achilles Tendon (AT)? The achilles tendon is a fibrous band of tissue that links the…

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Did you know strength training can do this?
July 1, 2024

You’ve probably heard of strength training but perhaps you’re not familiar with how it works or if it’s for you. In…

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Hamstring Tendon Injuries and Healing
June 25, 2024

In the previous blog on hamstring injuries, we discussed how the type and structure of injury play a pivotal role in…

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Men’s Health Week – prioritise your health
June 14, 2024

International Men’s Health Week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of physical and psychological well-being among men. It serves…

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