The 80/20 Rule of running training states that 80% of your weekly training time should be done at an easy effort level, with 20% consisting of harder running. This lower intensity can be easily measured with the talk test; if you are able to hold a conversation during your run then you’re running at the…
DetailsIf you have had an on and off relationship with exercise – now is most definitely NOT the time to give up. Exercise is important for people over 40 because it can help prevent a variety of health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It can also help improve bone density, which can…
DetailsAs the temperature rises and we approach summer, it’s time to get ready for Australia’s favourite summer past time. Backyard Cricket! Backyard Cricket makes an appearance at every summer BBQ and it’s wise to be up to date on the latest literature in dealing with backyard cricket injuries. Common injuries to avoid when playing backyard…
DetailsHaving a desk job does not mean you have to sacrifice your health and fitness. Our team have put together easy exercise options that you can do AT WORK every day. Use natural pauses through your day – say one every 45 minutes to an hour – to do an exercise at your desk, whether…
DetailsGuess What? You don’t have to be a tennis player to develop tennis elbow as ONLY 5% OF PEOPLE WITH TENNIS ELBOW RELATE THE INJURY TO TENNIS. What is it? Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylalgia, is an overuse injury to a tendon within the forearm. A tendon is what connects muscle to bone…
DetailsIt’s that time of the year again where we wish all year 12 students the very best as they start their HSC. With the uncertainty of assessments for the HSC you may be worried about not being accepted into your preferred course. If you are planning on a career as a physio, you may be…
DetailsEver felt like you have sea legs but haven’t been on a boat recently? This feeling can often be associated with vertigo. Vertigo can be a debilitating symptom of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) – where the crystals in our inner ear are moved from their normal position, we have written about that before –…
DetailsIt seems most young dancers are searching for the solution to improve their turnout, however aren’t seeing lasting results. Who has been guilty of sitting in front splits or “froggy” stretch for hours on end, in the hope of increasing turnout range, only to find no difference except irritation in the front of your hips?…
DetailsIn netball, players are required to perform a high level of movement competency and have the physical capabilities to cope with the repetitive movement patterns in a game. Its sudden, explosive and repetitive accelerations and decelerations, repetitive landings and changes in direction heightens the risk of an injury occurring. For example: 50% of netball players…
DetailsDo you wake up with painful or stiff knees in the morning? Are you finding your daily walks or climbing stairs harder than usual? This is the blog for you! What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This joint disease is characterised by a break down in the cartilage (smooth…
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