Sports tape comes in a range of styles, each designed for specific applications, levels of support, and sports. Types of tape used by athletes includes Zinc Oxide, EAB, Cohesive, Rip-Light, Kinesiology, Finger Tape and Underwrap. Below is a breakdown of the most common types of sports tape and what they are best used for. Zinc […]
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BPA free water bottles are made without BPA or bisphenol A. BPA is bisphenol A, a synthetic chemical used in the production of certain types of plastics. A variety of products such as water bottles, food storage containers, the linings of canned goods contain PBA. Why use BPA in plastics? Plastics made with BPA are
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Here we outline some top tips for preventing throwing injuries. Strength The strength of the shoulder joint and shoulder girdle as a whole is important in avoiding shoulder injuries when throwing. All shoulder, chest and back muscles should be strengthened in their respective groups, but should also be strengthened together as a unit, as this
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Somatotypes describe how we have a genetic physical predisposition to certain body shapes, fat to muscle ratio and stature. As a result, we require different training and nutritional demands. The three different body types are ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph. But what exactly do these terms mean? And how does it affect athletic performance and training goals?
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The following exercise will stretch the muscles of the arm. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries. Wrist Flexor Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Wrist Extensor Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Triceps Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched
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The following exercise will stretch the muscles of the shoulder. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries. Anterior Shoulder Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Anterior Shoulder Stretch II Teaching Points If you can’t quite reach, use the highest point you can
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The following exercise will stretch and mobilise the thigh muscles. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries. Shin Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Advanced Shin Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Standing Shin Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched
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The following exercise stretch and mobilise the hip and groin. Click on the links below to see more detail on muscles stretched, teaching points, variations, and related injuries. The following exercises help prevent and recover from groin pain related injuries. Gluteus Maximus Stretch Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Outer Hip Stretch Teaching Points
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Back stretching exercises mobilise the lower back. Here we explain some important exercises for preventing and treating back pain. Lower Back Stretch Teaching Points Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Latissimus Dorsi Teaching Points Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Latissimus Dorsi II Teaching Points Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Back Arch Teaching Points Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Back Rotation
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Neck stretching exercises including lateral neck flexion, forward flexion, and neck rotation. Neck stretching exercises are important for all sports but in particular, if you do a lot of work at desk or computer. Lateral Neck Flexion Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Forward Neck Flexion Teaching Points Variations Muscles Stretched Related Injuries Neck
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