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Exercises to Improve Your Golf
Written by Tracy Gregson- BSc BPhty MSportsPhysio Golf is a game requiring rotation of the body, and this rotation should predominantly come from the mid back, also known as the thoracic spine. If the thoracic spine is stiff and does not let your body rotate...
Injury Prevention for Goal Keepers
Goal Keepers require a very different physical skill set compared to on-field players. FIFA have finally produced a document that gives recommendations for clubs, coaches and medical staff to follow. Quick overview Part 1 1. One-handed ball bounces on the move...
The Basic Skills of Sailing with Olympian Krystal Weir
The Basic Skills of Sailing with Olympian Krystal Weir in the ILCA Laser Class Lesson 1 Mainsheet and Hiking ONLAND https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6lXzWP5FXc&t=122s Lesson 2 Tacking https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq6z5OEGvJg&t=239s ...
Tracy’s is Back at K2 after an Amazing Overseas Adventure!
Tracy is back!! We are very exited at K2 in welcoming home our amazing shoulder physiotherapist from her travels in Europe. Below is a list of Tracy's highlights. HIGHLIGHTS NUMBER #1 "Hiking for 5 days in the Pyrenees in the Basque region of Spain was beautiful and...
Krystal Wins the ‘Phil Bedlington Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sailing’
Phil Bedlington Award for Outstanding Achievement in Sailing at the National or International level Royal Brighton Yacht Club- Awards 2024 K2 Health is very proud of director Krystal Weir who competed in two Nationals Championships in Sailing over summer in 2023-24....
Olympic Flash Back to London 2012
We hope you all enjoy this superb Irish commentary from the London Olympics. Here we can see our very own director Krystal Weir "AUS" sailing at the London 2012 Olympics in the Laser Radial class. This video helps to explain how very confusing sailing can be to watch....
Sailing with lumbar pain?
Written by Krystal Weir BScSport, MPhty MSportsPhysio The number one question I am asked as I bump into sailors in the boat park. “What do I do about my back pain” or “how do I make sure I don’t end up with back pain when sailing. In this edition of K2 Corner lets...
What is the best way to look after your shoulder?
Written by Tracy Gregson- BSc BPhty MSportsPhysio Whether you are a sailor, swimmer, gym goer or a social butterfly, your shoulder plays an important role in your daily life. The shoulder is made up of 3 joints that need to move in a way that results in a smooth and...
Prevention of shoulder injuries
Written by Tracy Gregson- BSc BPhty MSportsPhysio In the March edition of K2 Corner, we discussed the importance of postural strengthening to optimise the movement of our shoulders and help reduce the risk of injury. When we look at how we use our arms and how it...
Adolescent Injuries
Adolescents today are now training to the same level as adults. It seems that the motivation to be the best has now outweighed the general wellbeing of looking after our young athletes. The peak growth ages for females are 11-13 years of age and the boys are 14- 16...
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