Avocado Toast with Cottage Cheese (Recipe)
This avocado toast recipe is filled with protein and fibre, perfect for busy mornings. Avocado is a source of omega-3 which is linked with reducing inflammation in the body. Inflammation is the body’s immune response which is key for survival however when there is high levels of inflammation in the body for long periods of […]
Power-Up Energy Shake (Recipe)
This morning shake will have you energized for the day. At hrm basketball, we think that starting the day with a smoothie is a great way to get all those fruit and veggies in. It’s really easy to make them versatile and tasty and get a whole mixture of fruit and vegetables. This one contains […]
MRI Scans, Imaging and Investigations
MRI scans are a hot topic in my clinic room, especially as I mainly work with people with persistent problems. However, I very rarely refer out for them. Let’s take a look at MRI scans, imaging and investigations. Hopefully, by the end, you will understand when are they useful, when they might cause more harm […]
Baked Falafel Bites (Recipe)
Our baked falafel bites recipe could be paired with salads or rice to make a meal, or eaten on its own as a protein-packed snack. This recipe is a great one to help give our mood a boost, chickpeas contain an amino acid called tryptophan which is converted in the body to serotonin which is […]
Roasted Curry Salmon and Tomatoes (Recipe)
This easy protein-packed meal can be made in only 20 minutes. Omega-3 found in salmon makes this recipe great to have after a game. Omega-3 is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and there is no system within the body that does not benefit from it. The roasted curry salmon is also a protein source which […]
Menstrual Cycle and Athletic Performance
Ever feel like your performance goes up and down? Feel fatigued but unsure why? Do you ever feel mentally exhausted? Where you are in your menstrual cycle can impact our performance, energy levels and mental wellbeing. As athletes, there will always be times when we feel that we’re not performing as well as we know […]
Peanut Butter & Strawberry Proats (Recipe)
This high-protein oatmeal made with egg whites is balanced and delicious. This is one of our favourite recipes, the oats contain beta-glucans which are linked to help reduce our cholesterol. They’re high in fibre making them a great way to start the day. The strawberries are full of antioxidants and vitamin C which can help […]
Q&A with Mike Carolan: S&C Coach and Sports Rehab
This week we thought we would do something a little bit different and interview and introduce one of our guest collaborators Mike. Mike qualified in Sport Rehab in 2006, studied an MSc in Sport and Exercise Biomechanics in 2008-2010 after an ACL rupture playing football. In addition to this, he completed certs in nutrition and […]
Soft Tissue Injuries: Self-help Guide
A free downloadable self-help guide to soft-tissue injuries…and by free, we mean absolutely free. Unless of course, you want to donate. Donating helps us to continue making resources to keep players (and coaches/officials) on the court. The information provided is for general neuro-musculoskeletal (NMSK) issues; often called soft tissue injuries. It has been designed as […]
Breathing Exercises for Pain Relief
Breathing exercises, relaxation, distraction, enjoyable activities and mindfulness can help, if and when you have a sudden increase in pain. In addition to this, they also help with your mental health and sleep too. Practising breathing and relaxation exercises regularly have shown to increase “happy hormones“ in the brain such as endorphins, opioids, oxytocin, serotonin […]