Injury and Rehab – Lightspeed Sports Recovery

Pain

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon 3rd Nov 202124th Jan 2022in Human, Injury and Rehab, Injury Management, Strength & ConditioningLeave a comment

Short blog about pain and its individuality

Core Myths

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon 27th Apr 202127th Apr 2021in Anatomy, Core muscles, fitness, Human, Injury and Rehab, Strength & ConditioningLeave a comment

Misconception on what muscles are core muscles There is a misconception that the abdominals (the ones that look like a 6 pack) are core muscles but this is not the case. The deep core muscles which can often be overlooked…

Essential Kit Bag: Spikey Balls!

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon 7th Apr 20217th Apr 2021in fitness, Human, Injury and Rehab, Injury ManagementLeave a comment

Spikey balls are an essential item for your kit bag to help reduce muscle tension

Know your Therapist!

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon 12th Feb 202117th Mar 2021in Equine, Horse & Rider, Injury and Rehab, Injury ManagementLeave a comment

How to tell the differences between equine chiropractor, vet physiotherapist, equine massage therapist and bodyworker

Part 2: Core Exercises for your horse

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon 27th Jan 202126th Jan 2021in Biomechanics, Equine, Horse & Rider, Injury and Rehab, Injury ManagementLeave a comment

Short article on exercises that will help develop strong and resilient core muscles for your horse

Part one: Core Muscles of the Horse

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon 13th Jan 202126th Jan 2021in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Equine, Horse & Rider, Injury and Rehab, Injury ManagementLeave a comment

Short discussion about the muscles that make up a horses core, location and function.

The Importance of Sporting Footwear: Are you wearing the right fitting shoes?

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon 30th Dec 202030th Dec 2020in Anatomy, Biomechanics, Human, Injury and RehabLeave a comment

A small article about footwear for sports why it is important it fits and how to get the right fit

Overuse injuries in horses

Posted by Pollyanna FitzGeraldon 16th Dec 202015th Dec 2020in Biomechanics, Equine, Horse & Rider, Injury and Rehab, Injury ManagementLeave a comment

Injuries are always a worry for horse owners, they can be expensive, time consuming and painful for your horses. Overuse injuries are something that owners can help reduce. Read on if you would like to know more about overuse injuries…