⚽Boots vs. Grass – a note on injury risk in Football ⚽
Boots vs Grass: A Note on Injury Risk in Football Football boots need to perform a difficult balancing act. Players need enough grip to accelerate, sprint, stop, cut and strike the ball effectively. But there is also a point where too much grip between the boot and the ground may become less desirable. This interaction […]
Physiotherapy for Ankle Injury
Post by Will Thwaite (BPhty(Hons), BSc, Physiotherapist APAM) Sprained ankles are very common injuries that do not just happen in sport. Ankle sprains can also occur by stepping on uneven surfaces or objects, slipping or tripping. The term “sprain” means a ligament has been overstretched and becomes damaged. A ligament might be mildly stretched or completely torn. […]
Football Injury Prevention
Common Football Injuries: Ankle, Knee, Hamstring and Groin Football places enormous demands on the lower limbs. Players sprint, tackle, kick, jump, land, accelerate, decelerate and change direction repeatedly, often while reacting to opponents and the ball. It is therefore unsurprising that lower-limb injuries make up a large proportion of the problems seen in football. But […]
Noosa Triathlon Physical Recovery Tips
Noosa Triathlon Physical Recovery Tips You’ve finished the Noosa Triathlon. The swim is done, the bike is back on the rack and somehow your legs got you through the run. The temptation after an event like this is usually to go one of two ways: either do absolutely nothing for several days, or immediately start […]
Volleyball Injuries
Post by Will Thwaite (BPhty(Hons), BSc, Physiotherapist APAM) Recently I went away as the head physiotherapist for the Queensland Volleyball teams at Australian Junior Volleyball Championships. In total there were 13 Queensland teams (130 athletes) the under 15/17/19 age groups consisting of both mens and womens teams. After a tough week, Queensland finished as overwhelming champions across […]
Mechanotherapy
Mechanotherapy One of the most important ideas in rehabilitation is surprisingly simple: The human body changes in response to what we ask it to do. Lift a heavy weight regularly and muscle can become stronger. Run consistently and the muscles, tendons, bones and cardiovascular system adapt to running. Stop loading a limb for long enough […]
Sit – Stand Workplace Tips
Sit-Stand Workplace Tips Sit-stand desks have become a common feature of modern offices and home workspaces. They can be an excellent addition to a workstation, but owning one does not automatically solve neck pain, back pain or the effects of spending most of the working day relatively inactive. The real advantage of a sit-stand desk […]
Why would I see a Physiotherapist?
Why Would I See a Physiotherapist? Physiotherapists help people understand pain and injury, improve movement and strength, recover from surgery, and get back to the activities that matter to them. You do not need to be seriously injured to see a physio. Some people come in after a recent injury, while others have been dealing […]
Walking Pattern
How Walking Affects the Body: A Physio’s Perspective Walking is something most of us do without thinking about it. But the way we walk is actually a complex movement involving the feet, ankles, knees, hips, pelvis, trunk and even the movement of our arms. Everyone’s walking pattern is slightly different. Some people take longer strides, […]
Neurological Examination
Neurological Examination: What Is Your Physio Testing? A neurological examination is an important part of a physiotherapy assessment when symptoms suggest that the nervous system may be involved. This might include symptoms such as pins and needles, numbness, weakness, altered sensation, changes in coordination or pain travelling into an arm or leg. The purpose of […]