High Ankle Sprain
Syndesmosis Injury: Understanding the High Ankle Sprain A syndesmosis injury, often referred to as a high ankle sprain, is quite different from the more familiar ankle sprain that occurs around the outside of the ankle. While both injuries involve ligaments around the ankle, they affect different structures, usually occur through different mechanisms and can require […]
Swim like an Olympian!
Swim Like an Olympian Olympic swimming makes moving quickly through the water look almost effortless. Of course, it isn’t. Elite swimmers spend years developing fitness, strength, skill and an extraordinary feel for the water. Small improvements in body position, starts, turns and stroke mechanics can make a meaningful difference when races are decided by fractions […]
Hip pain during squats
Hip Pain During Squats: Why Does My Hip Hurt When I Squat? Hip pain during squats is a common and frustrating problem. Some people describe a deep ache in the groin. Others feel a sharp pinch at the front of the hip as they reach the bottom of the squat. For some, it only occurs […]
What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome?
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS): Symptoms, Causes and Physiotherapy Treatment Have you experienced persistent arm pain, tingling or numbness without a clear explanation? Perhaps your symptoms become worse when you reach overhead, hold your arms in one position or perform certain activities at work or in the gym. For some people, these symptoms can be frustrating […]
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
Well hasn’t it been an interesting few months! Many people are now attempting to remain fit or have started their fitness journey in the wake of the changing environment we now all find ourselves in. The easiest form is walking and running. But what if you’re not familiar with it? Firstly, see our last blog […]
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 Massage therapy is an excellent wellness tool and can be incorporated as a regular part of a self-perpetuating healthy lifestyle including eating, exercising and sleeping well. The value of massage should not be diminished to simply enjoyable sensations experienced during the treatment (though this does offer benefits not […]
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 […]