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 […]
Knee OA (Part 2)
Post by Sam Donaldson, Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist What can you do? Thank you for following on through these blogs on knee osteoarthritis (OA). Hopefully, some of this information has been helpful and the same goes for what follows. Many of us start the new year by getting more active. Unfortunately, sometimes this means we […]
Knee OA
Post by Sam Donaldson, Sports and Exercise Physiotherapist Knee osteoarthritis (OA), is a leading cause of pain and loss of physical function in the knee. Unfortunately, knee OA is an increasing problem in our society, closely linked to our ageing and increasingly overweight population. OA in general is the sixth-ranked most common condition presenting to […]
New Year’s Resolution… and now my knee hurts!
New Year’s Resolution… and Now My Knee Hurts! A new year brings fresh motivation. Perhaps you’ve decided to start running, return to the gym, ride your bike more regularly or simply become more active after a busy year. You’ve downloaded a running app, signed up for a fitness challenge or committed to exercising several times […]
Easy health habits
Easy Health Habits Guest post by Michael Thiel-Paul, Remedial Massage Therapist We all fail to do things that we know would probably be good for us. Exercise programs, mobility work, stretching, strength exercises, walking more, taking breaks from the desk. Knowing something is useful and actually doing it consistently are two very different things. We […]
Is it just an ankle sprain?
Post by Kerry Staples (MPhysio (Sports) BPhysio (Hons) B HMS (Ex Sci) Sports Physiotherapist APAM) Have you ever heard some-one say, “Oh, it is just an ankle sprain..”, or even thought that yourself? Yes it may be an ankle sprain, but they may not be as simple as they appear. Lateral ankle sprain is the most prevalent […]
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. […]
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, […]