Adolescence is a window of opportunity for developing a smarter, faster brain in preparation for more advanced skills needed in adulthood. These incredible changes in the adolescent brain are often described as âneuroplasticityâ. Neuro = brain and âplasticityâ describes the adaptations that the brain makes in response to demands placed upon it. From emotional to […]
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Young athletes often push themselves close to their capacity and frequently suffer a sports injury. It is important to know how best to apply first aid principles to limit any soft tissue damage and help the young athlete get safely back to sport. Over recent years the principles have changed from the R.I.C.E Protocol where it was
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Can I take my child to the physio who helped me? When addressing sports injuries in children and young people, it is crucial to understand that children are not simply mini adults. Their growing bodies require a specialised approach in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of injuries. Childrenâs injuries are rarely covered at undergraduate level so many
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The Long Win: The Search for a Better Way to Succeed Cath Bishop After a summer of sport including the Olympics and The European Cup amongst many other huge sporting events, I was stunned by the number of times the word âcostâ was used when referring to the toll that sport places on athletes. It
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As a parent, ensuring that your child is engaged in physical activities is important for their overall health and well-being. However, itâs equally crucial to monitor how they cope with their activities to avoid injury or burnout. Hereâs a guide to help you navigate your childâs sports and physical activity schedule, ensuring they remain healthy,
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MTSS (medial tibial stress syndrome) or âshin splintsâ is the name often given to exercise-induced pain in the shin bone (the tibia) most likely associated with repetitive stress to the muscles, tendons, and tissues that attach to the shin bone. They are prevalent within an adolescent population, particularly at certain times of the year. Itâs
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Do you know the most common cause of low back pain in junior cricketers? At the start of the cricket season, the increased opportunity to play in multiple games and training sessions may prove too tempting for junior cricketers. If children have not done sufficient pace bowling training before the season starts, this sudden increase
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Injuries occur when the volume or intensity of activity exceeds the current capacity of the muscles and bones such as at the start of a new term or season. They do more than they have trained for. Alternatively, their capacity to exercise might be lower due to inadequate sleep, or nutrition or perhaps they have
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Would you run a marathon without training? I hope the answer is NO! You would hopefully make a plan and over several months give your body time to adapt and get stronger. Why is it then that we throw sporty kids back to sports at the beginning of a new term, without any consideration for
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BOOK REVIEW: An inspirational read for any young person who wants to become the best version of themselves. Be the best version of you. Footballer, Marcus Rashford has co-written a wonderful book for young people with journalist Carl Anka and performance psychologist Katie Warriner about his own journey to success and inspires youngsters who read
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