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Shoulder Pain – Physio vs Injections
Shoulder pain is a very common musculoskeletal condition that many people suffer from. Depending on the specific diagnosis, corticosteroid Injections are a commonly recommended solution or short-term "fix". For many people, the prospect however of having an injection,...
Improving Posture to Avoid Pain
If you have suffered from acute or chronic neck, shoulder/back pain, the underlying cause may be related to your posture. Neck/shoulder pain is common in adults, with significant socio-economic costs to the individual and the health system. Many of us spend...
Improve Posture with Deadlifts
There are many exercises that can help you improve posture. One of the best exercises to strengthen the lower back region is the deadlift & when done properly, you can improve posture with deadlifts. Strengthening posterior chain, improving positioning (by keeping...
Scoliosis – Curvature of the Spine
Did you know curvature of the spine is called Scoliosis? Scoliosis is a condition of the spinal skeleton, visibly identified by a ‘S’ or ‘C’ shaped deformity of the spine. Idiopathic Scoliosis, is the most common form & adolescents are generally affected....
Diet and Injury Recovery
An often overlooked aspect when training or playing sports is the important role diet plays with injury prevention and recovery. While exercise undoubtedly plays a significant part, what we put into our bodies can have a profound impact on our ability to heal and...
Muscle Injuries & Strains
Muscle Injuries & Strains are common & understanding the type of strain you have can be as easy as 1, 2, 3! Muscle strains occur when muscle fibres are overloaded, causing rupture. The strain severity is classified into 3 grades (Grade 1 - Mild, Grade 2...
Nordic Hamstring Curl
Do you want to reduce risk of hamstring injuries? A study published in the British Journal of Sports, found including Nordic Hamstring Curl in a 13-week strength & conditioning program could decrease hamstring injury frequency by approximately 30%. Nordic...
Hamstring Injury Prevention
Hamstring strains are common sport & fitness related injury. Many of these injuries are caused by the quadricep muscle forcibly overstretching the hamstring, often the result of high speed running, the risk of hamstring injuries can be minimised. Read more to...
Physio Your Superhero
Often, we carry around old injuries that may or may not influence how we go about our daily lives. We are resilient and adaptive individuals who sometimes have an attitude to “fix it later” or “deal with it”. PHYSIO YOUR SUPERHERO - Unfortunately, the consequences of...
Return to Training
Sports training is happening again as the winter sport season is coming up! After a few months of break, how can we return to our training efficiently and effectively, so that we are ready for the new season? Muscles have the ability to adapt to different levels of...
New Year, New Food!
One of the most common new year resolutions is to eat better. So if improving your diet/nutrition was top of your list, where do you start? Eating 2 pieces of fruit & 5 vegies can be a great place to start. But how much is one serve? Dietary Guidelines Dietary...
Summer Exercise Tips
Australians love their summer and usually people find it easier to get motivated to exercise during the summer period. The days are longer, it’s easier to get out of bed in the morning and the weather allows for a whole range of outdoor activities. As people exercise...