How to prevent injuries in football
How to Prevent Football Injuries: What Actually Matters? Football injuries cannot be completely prevented. It is a fast and unpredictable sport involving sprinting, acceleration, deceleration, jumping, landing, kicking, tackling, contact and rapid changes of direction. Sometimes injuries occur despite excellent preparation. But injury risk is not purely bad luck either. There are several things footballers […]
Myth Busting some common thoughts on Chronic Pain
At our Kelvin Grove Physiotherapy clinic as well as our Nathan Physiotherapy clinic, we hear and are often discussing some of the myths around chronic pain. We will outline some of these below and hope they help your informed decision making about your health. Myths: In the end, pain is our ‘protection’ from the harms […]
Practical Tips for Managing Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can be draining and feel as though the battle is ongoing without a clear end. Fatigue sets in, moods change and simple tasks feel like mountains to climb. We understand the drain and hear you! Below are some of the tips we have found useful for the patients we see who […]
A guide to avoiding injury in Football
These blogs will discuss what sort of injuries are common in Football (soccer) and what we know about how to prevent them. The start of a Football season brings so much anticipation and excitement. Dreaming of scoring the first goal of the year, or reminiscing about last year’s goal-line save is one of the reasons […]
Chronic Ankle Instability – Why Rehabilitation Is So Important
Chronic ankle instability is a condition characterised by persistent ankle instability, frequent ankle sprains, and a sense of giving way in the joint. While it may develop as a result of previous ankle sprains or ligament damage, the good news is that rehabilitation plays a crucial role in managing and improving this condition. In this […]
Staying Upright: Fall Prevention Tips for Older Adults
Falls prevention What causes falls in older adults? Many things can cause an older adult to fall, eyesight, hearing and reflexes are not as sharp as they once were. Certain conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, thyroid problems and nerve or blood vessel conditions can all affect your balance and lead to a fall. Conditions […]
Sleep – the impact on healing and health
If you think you don’t get enough sleep, you’re probably not the only one. Recent studies show that only 15% of adults get the recommended amount of sleep each night. There is evidence which supports the importance of sleep for good health, general wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Sleep is thought to help keep […]
What can I do about my Low Back Pain? And, when to seek help.
What Can I Do About My Low Back Pain, and When Should I Seek Help? Lower back pain can be an unsettling experience, particularly when it appears suddenly or starts interfering with everyday activities. One day you might be moving comfortably. The next, getting out of bed, bending to put on your shoes or sitting […]
Understanding Back Pain: Causes & Tips On How To Manage It
Understanding Back Pain: Causes, Sciatica and How to Manage It Lower back pain can make even simple activities feel surprisingly difficult. Getting out of bed, sitting at your desk, picking up your children, exercising or simply finding a comfortable sleeping position can suddenly become a challenge. For some people, back pain appears unexpectedly and settles […]
Insights into Shoulder Bursitis And Rotator Cuff Issues
Have you been diagnosed with shoulder bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy or tears? Did you know that it is highly likely you have the same changes happening on the other side too? In a 2019 study, a group of people with shoulder pain had an MRI. 90% of people were shown to have rotator cuff tendinopathy […]