Tara West knows Best: Get that shoulder rotating!

Tara West knows Best: Get that shoulder rotating!

So you have all heard me harp on, time and time again, about the importance of strength training for volleyball players. A recent article in the British Journal of Sports Medicine identified strength training as the most effective way to reduce the risk of injury in...
Causes and treatment of ITB syndrome

Causes and treatment of ITB syndrome

The term ITBS gets thrown around a lot in the sporting community, but it’s come to be misused as a kind of umbrella term for knee injuries. There are a lot of common misconceptions surrounding ITBS, or iliotibial band syndrome, which can lead to home treatments doing...
11 Signs You Have Tennis Elbow and What to Do About It

11 Signs You Have Tennis Elbow and What to Do About It

If you’ve ever suffered from tennis elbow, you’ll know that the sore, hot pain on the outside of the elbow can be difficult to bear when you’re performing regular, everyday activities like picking things up or typing on a computer. But while the condition is called...
5 Things the Right Bikefit Will do for Serious Cyclists

5 Things the Right Bikefit Will do for Serious Cyclists

A good bike fit relies on the person performing the fitting service, and the technology used, to be accurate and precise. Getting the right Bikefit will not only make your ride more comfortable and efficient, but it can help you prevent common cycling injuries while...
The Science (and Art) of Tapering- Star Physio

The Science (and Art) of Tapering- Star Physio

Tapering for the UWCT! (…and any other event for that matter!) With Brett Buist, Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist, Star Physio Tapering is the training period just before an event where your training load is reduced to ensure peak performance. The challenge...