Tessa HindsNov 11, 20194 minResistance Training and Children – What’s the Evidence?Should young and adolescent athletes participate in weights and resistance training? This is a commonly discussed and often controversial...
Tessa HindsJun 5, 20192 minGet fit to ski Whether it’s hurtling down the side of a mountain at 60km/hour or exploring back-country ski areas, there's always a sense of adventure, but
Tessa HindsMay 29, 20193 minAnkle sprain? How to get back on your feet!Ankle sprains are incredibly common, ranking as the most common musculoskeletal injury in sports across all populations.
Tessa HindsApr 10, 20193 minHamstring Strain in Sports In AFL, hamstring strains account for 1 in 6 injuries, resulting in ~21 missed games per season for each club and 2-6 weeks sporting absence each injury1,2,3...
Tessa HindsFeb 17, 20193 minLateral Hip Pain / Bursitis Outer hip pain has been traditionally referred to as trochanteric bursitis, however significant signs of bursal swelling or thickening is...
Tessa HindsFeb 17, 20196 minI have kneecap pain... should I run?Have you had persistent knee pain and been told by friends, family or even health professionals that you should stop running, it’s “bad for
Tessa HindsJun 25, 20182 minWhy do my joints ache more in Winter?When we are cold our body restricts how much blood it sends around to extremities, like our hands and feet, making soft tissues less pliable
Tessa HindsJun 6, 20183 minGet fit to ski!Heading to the slopes this snow season? Good physical preparation for your snow trip will not only minimise the risk of injury but...
Tessa HindsFeb 16, 20173 minSoleus strains: Attention runners!There are many runners who present to us with symptoms of sudden onset pain in their calf during training. This is what we need to explore.
Tessa HindsNov 22, 20163 minSevers Disease - A pain in the.....heel!What is Sever’s Disease? Sever’s disease is not a true disease! It is the most common cause of heel pain in growing children.
Tessa HindsOct 12, 20162 minLearn to land well before you return to running following knee injurySo many people return to running following injury without looking at how they land. An important aim of gait and running re-training for
Tessa HindsDec 1, 20141 minMigraines and Headaches - a Sensible Approach to ManagementI had a good chat with a Paediatric Neurologist last night about headaches and migraines. His approach was refreshingly holistic.
Tessa HindsOct 15, 20141 minTips to get lower back pain under control o help keep lower back pain at bay recent studies show that a common sense approach is best. Make sure you're doing the following:
Tessa HindsSep 30, 20121 minA simple tip for better breathing!An easy way to bring better breathing into your everyday life? With good mobility through your Thoracic spine & an upright posture you are
Tessa HindsSep 30, 20121 minHow post-exercise massage affects blood flow In 2004 Tessa published her research into massage in the American College of Sports Medicine’s official journal. This paper is widely refer
