By Marco Mons Shoulder injuries in bowls players often result from the repetitive and precise nature of the sport, where accurate throwing and consistent arm movements are crucial. Two of the most prevalent shoulder injuries in this group are rotator cuff injuries and impingement syndrome. Rotator cuff injuries, such as tendinitis or tears, can occur […]

BY: Gcina Gumede With the repetitive movements of lawn bowls, many players suffer from lower limb niggles, including the hip. The repetitive movements overload the hip joint causing it to take a lot of strain that can cause the individual pain making it harder for them to play their best game. The number of times […]

by Jana van Jaarsveld Introduction Lawn bowling is a relaxing and enjoyable sport that’s popular among people of all ages. However, like any physical activity, it’s important to be mindful of the risk of back injuries. In this article, we’ll explore common causes of back injuries during lawn bowling and offer tips on how to […]

By: Gcina Gumede How well our hips move during a game of padel is something a majority of us do not think about. With Padel growing exponentially around the world it is important to know what factors may be limiting to your games potential and what may put you at risk of injuring yourself. Poor […]

By: Gcina Gumede Each cell in the human body has a nucleus that contains genetic material which is a code for inherited traits. Typically, the human nucleus contains 23 pairs (46 in total) of chromosomes with each parent donating one half of each pair, this makes up the genetic code of a human. In individuals […]

By Taygan Robson, Sport Scientist and Director of Pure Science The three 🔢 stages of overtraining can be identified as follows: During stage 1️⃣ , Individuals engage in overreaching, which refers to a period of intensified training that exceeds the individual’s normal training load.Increased fatigue, sleep disturbances, and sub-par performance characterise the initial stage of […]

By Gcina Gumede Resistance training is a type of exercise that has been shown to have many health benefits, including improving glycemic control (blood sugar levels) in individuals with diabetes and as well as decreasing the risk of developing cardio-metabolic diseases. Combined with aerobic exercise, resistance training is a powerful tool to help control diabetes.. […]

Padel is the new buzz word on everyone’s lips and is currently the most popular racquet sport, growing daily. Everyone seems keen to try it out and get kitted out, but why is it so popular and what is causing the sport to grow so fast? Padel, also known as padel tennis, which is a […]

Running is generally referred to a poor man sport. Additionally, it is the simplest and cheapest form of exercise. You don’t need a gym membership or a lot of training equipment, you only need some motivation/determination and your feet. This simple sport seems to be very straight forward, just run, but at some point, you […]

By Gcina Gumede An eccentric muscle contraction, also known as an eccentric movement, occurs when a muscle lengthens while under tension, as opposed to contracting through shortening (concentric). The muscle is doing negative work because it is applying force in one direction but moving in the opposite way. During an eccentric contraction, the muscle fibres […]