‘PEACE & LOVE’ – Updated injury acronym
Some people may have heard of the acronym ‘RICE’ for an acute injury. This was taught in sports class at schools and was utilised by majority of people with soft tissue injuries. That acronym was then reinvented to RICER, and then PRICE. More recently a different acronym has come to light with the use of […]
Touchy Tendons
Tendons are a fibrous connective tissue (a bit like a rope) that connect all our muscles to bones, allowing our limbs to move. As our muscles contract and relax, tendons allow the bones to move like a lever. Tendons also play a large role in shock absorption, which helps prevent muscle injuries. While tendons are […]