Youth Athletes, Growth Spurts and Injury Prevention
Children and adolescents are not small adults. During growth spurts, rapid limb length changes temporarily reduce strength relative to height. This increases risk of: Osgood–Schlatter disease Sever’s disease Growth plate irritation Patellar tendon pain Lower back stress Why Growth Spurts Increase Risk During adolescence: Bones lengthen rapidly Strength lags temporarily Coordination shifts Training load […]
Return to Running After Tendon Pain: Why Load Is the Solution
Tendon pain is one of the most frustrating injuries for runners. Achilles. Patellar. Gluteal. Proximal hamstring. Many runners are told to rest — but complete rest rarely restores tendon capacity. Tendons Adapt to Load Tendons require progressive loading to adapt. When load is removed entirely: Capacity declines Conditioning drops Recurrence risk increases upon return Research […]
Return to Sport: Why Strength Criteria Reduce Re-Injury Risk
Returning to sport after injury is one of the most vulnerable stages in rehabilitation. Athletes often feel ready before their body has fully regained strength, symmetry and load tolerance. Research shows that returning to sport without meeting objective strength and functional criteria significantly increases re-injury risk. At Changez Health & Fitness in Daisy Hill, we […]
Why Supervised Rehabilitation Improves Outcomes More Than Home Exercise Alone
When you’re recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or returning to sport, you’ve likely been given exercises to complete at home. Home exercise programs absolutely have a place in rehabilitation. But research consistently shows that structured, supervised rehabilitation produces better adherence and improved functional outcomes compared to home programs alone. At Changez Health & Fitness […]
