According to CAASA spokesperson, specialist sports chiropractor Dr Margie Barry, Aussie Rules tops the injury list with rugby, soccer and netball also taking a toll on players during the pre-season and early rounds.
“Hamstring injuries are most common at this time of the year, especially in the faster running sports such as soccer, rugby, AFL and hockey, as „weekend warriors‟ return after the off-season break,” Dr Barry explained.
“Back problems are also a major issue and can be intertwined with hamstring injuries, whereby one injury can trigger the other.”
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