Sports Injuries

“It is the object of a physician to find health, anyone can find disease” Andrew Taylor Still M.D., D.O. Cytokines are tiny inflammatory protein molecules that act as cell messengers to help direct the body’s immune response and are a natural part of any healing process that are there to fight off infections and ward off cancers. They help surround the invader and then wall it off so that the other cells and actions of the immune system can destroy the virus and then help develop anti bodies to further protect you from future infections.

Post Viral Fatigue

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

November 19, 2020

“The discovery of the central nervous system lymphatic system may call for a reassessment of basic assumptions in neuroimmunology and sheds new light on the aetiology of neuroinflammatory and neurodegenerative diseases associated with immune system dysfunction.” University of Virginia School of Medicine ,Antoine Louveau, PhD As the name suggests, post-viral syndrome typically occurs after a person experiences the effects of a virus. This is not a phenomenon unique to COVID-19, some degree of post-viral fatigue occur after certain viral infections.

Morning Stiffness

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

April 26, 2018

“We conclude that when the fluids of the body are stopped in the fascia, organs and other parts of the system, stagnation, fermentation, heat and general confusion will follow …” Dr. A.T. Still, D.O. (Founder of Osteopathy) 1874 Do you find it unbearable to get out of the bed the first thing in the morning because of the pain which you feel? – be it a stiff neck, sore back, or other issues.

Tackling in Children’s Rugby

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

March 25, 2018

“Teaching proper tackle technique is imperative to allow players to be successful and run a low risk of injury” Hendricks and Lambert, 2010 Many youngsters enjoy rugby, especially playing rugby. Tackling in rugby is an art form, that when performed correctly can allow the smallest players on the pitch to stop the largest. Rugby is a physical game and a contact sport. Yes, the players get injured. Just as they do in athletics, gymnastics, horse riding, soccer, and indeed virtually every sport.

Don't Foam-Roll-Massage your Iliotibial Band (IT Band)

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

August 1, 2017

Foam rolling has become increasingly popular as a method of self-massage in an effort to work out muscle knots and tension. However, rolling out your iliotibial band, up and down, is likely to make you grimace in pain. Anatomically, the IT band (ITB) is a longitudinal fibrous band of deep fascia that originates from the gluteus maximus (buttock)and tensor fascia lata (front side of pelvis) then continues as a tendinous, fascial band that runs from the pelvis down along the outside of the thigh to below the knee, attaching on the outside of the lower leg bone (the tibia).

Static Pull-ups – Key to neck and shoulder health

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

April 25, 2017

“You can’t fire a cannon from a canoe.” This expression, refers to the fact that the production of great force requires a solid platform — a concept that holds as true for the human body as it does for artillery. The scapula is commonly known as the “shoulder blade”, and rests on the upper portion of the back. The role of the scapula muscles is critical in the stability and mobility of the neck and shoulder joint as the shoulder girdle is held in position by muscle tone (levator scapula and trapezius muscles attach to the neck bones).

Squats may help your back

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

February 8, 2016

“Very few exercises are as natural as the squat. Since the very beginning of time, man has been squatting down to pick berries, gather food, light fires and cook. It makes sense then that the squat builds pure functional strength. Not only do they build huge amounts of muscle, squats also force your body’s nerve networks to work your muscles more efficiently.” The squat is fundamental movement that is vital for the health of your spine.

Rugby Injury Prevention in Children

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

September 23, 2015

‘The promotion of initiatives that create a safe environment for children’s’ participation in rugby is paramount.’ Rugby, with its fast pace and exciting nature, serves as an important social and physical outlet for children. Exercise is essential for everyone, but especially for children. A well-designed exercise program enhances their physical and academic development. Playing rugby may result in sports injuries because of abnormal exertions through joints, muscles etc as well as the increased demands placed on the body during training and matches.

Osteopathic Myofascial Release

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

June 18, 2015

“When our fascia is free, we are free. Osteopathic treatment unravels these fascial strains, re-establishing fluid continuity throughout the body.” AT Still MD 1899 Myofascial Release “Myo” meaning muscle and “fascia” meaning connective tissue, is the term used to describe the matrix created by muscle and connective tissue. Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on technique that can help relieve pain and restore function by providing a release into myofascial restrictions (tightness in connective tissue, scar tissue, injured areas).

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Curtsy Lunges

By Dr Guy Ashburner in media

May 27, 2015

‘Keeping your knees healthy and symptom free begins with developing a functional understanding of how this unique joint is constructed (anatomy) and how it does and doesn’t function (biomechanics)’ Lunges are excellent dynamic strength exercises for the lower body but can cause pain if not performed properly. The curtsy lunge is like the standard lunge, but your rear foot moves backward, crossing it behind the front leg, planting the ball of your rear foot about half a metre across the midline as though you were about to curtsy.

Cytokine storm and chronic inflammation

Post Viral Fatigue

Morning Stiffness

Tackling in Children’s Rugby

Don't Foam-Roll-Massage your Iliotibial Band (IT Band)

Static Pull-ups – Key to neck and shoulder health

Squats may help your back

Rugby Injury Prevention in Children

Osteopathic Myofascial Release

Curtsy Lunges

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