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Every month there are headlines with “this star is out with a hamstring strain.” Hamstring injuries are injuries to the back of the thigh, and are one of the most common soft tissue injuries in the AFL, with very good reason. The demands of this sport are a perfect storm for “doing a hammie.” Image credit: Fox Sports So let’s break down why hamstring injuries are so common in AFL, what increases the risk, and what can help reduce the chance of it happening again. High speed

*Name changed due to privacy If you've been living with hip pain for months, tried everything, seen multiple practitioners, and still feel stuck, Kate's story might sound familiar. Kate had been living with persistent lateral hip pain for over 12 months. Like many people, she had been searching online for answers. Reading about hip pain, bursitis and treatment options trying to find something that would finally work. Over the year, she had tried multiple treatment approaches

So, you’ve been at the desk all day, and look at the time and then realised you haven't actually moved for a few hours. Whoops! You notice when it's time to get up that you're really tight, stiff and sore in your lower back. Sound familiar? This, unfortunately, is very common. Despite what you might think, it's not because something is “wrong” with your back. The real issue isn't just sitting, it's how long you’ve been sitting for. We are now looking at sitting as the new sm