Shin Splints, Shin Pain, Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. Ouch!
Shin Splints (MTSS): Causes, Exercises and Return to Running Shin pain while running can be incredibly frustrating. Just as your fitness begins to improve, you start noticing an ache along your shinbone that makes every run uncomfortable. For some runners, the pain appears in the first few minutes before settling. Others find that symptoms gradually […]
Runner’s Knee
Runner’s Knee: Why Does My Knee Hurt When I Run? Knee pain while running is one of the most common problems we see in runners. Often referred to as runner’s knee, the condition people are usually describing is patellofemoral pain: pain arising from the region around or behind the kneecap. It commonly becomes noticeable during […]
Achilles Tendon
Recognising Achilles tendon pain Achilles pain can make the first steps of the day uncomfortable or leave you wondering whether to run. Where the pain sits and how it responds to activity help guide the next step. If you have a sudden pop or sharp pain and struggle to push off or walk, seek urgent […]
Activity and Exercise: Are You Getting Enough?
Activity and Exercise: Are You Getting Enough? Most of us know that exercise is good for us. The harder question is: are we actually doing enough? For many Australians, the answer appears to be no. Australian Bureau of Statistics data has consistently shown that a large proportion of adults and children fall short of recommended […]
Remedial Massage Therapy
Post by Michael Thiel-Paul, Remedial Massage Therapist What happens at a remedial massage appointment? Your therapist will ask what brings you in, which areas feel uncomfortable, and what you’d like help with. Tell them about recent injuries, surgery or other health concerns. You can agree on the areas to work on, adjust pressure at any […]
Sports Physiotherapy for the Elite
Post by Sam Donaldson, Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist BAppSci (HMS), MPhtySt, MPhty (Sports). This blog post is aimed at giving you a little insight into what physiotherapy and the greater team of support staff looks like for elite athletes. A look inside their sphere and our world, if you like. 2019 has seen Elyse travel with Swimming Australia and […]
Migraine
“`html Migraine and Headaches: A Physio’s Perspective Headaches are incredibly common, but not all headaches are the same. A migraine, a tension-type headache and a headache arising from the neck can all produce pain around the head and face, yet they are different conditions and may require very different approaches to treatment. This distinction is […]
Lateral Hip Pain: a Physio Perspective
Lateral Hip Pain: A Physio’s Perspective Lateral hip pain can be surprisingly frustrating. It may hurt when walking, climbing stairs, exercising, standing on one leg or simply lying on your side in bed. It is also an area where the language has changed considerably over time. Pain on the outside of the hip was once […]
Physiotherapy For The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
How your physio helps you recover after an ACL tear After an ACL tear, it can be hard to know how much to do, what progress should feel like or when you can trust your knee again. Your physio helps you understand where you’re starting, sets out the next step and adjusts the plan as […]
Breakfast for your back
Post by Daniel Miller, BAppSc (Physiotherapy) If your back feels stiff when you first get up, use the movements below as a short morning routine. Start with an easy range and pick the movements that feel comfortable for you. For broader advice and printable resources, see our low back pain self-help library. On the flip […]