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Running Safely: Expert Tips for Injury Prevention

In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the number of individuals joining the running community. Running offers numerous health benefits and is a cheap, time-efficient, and fun (for some) way to improve cardiovascular fitness, bone, and metabolic health. However, it’s essential to prioritise safety and injury prevention, especially for beginners. Nathan Duguid, […]

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How to strap your own ankle

As physiotherapists, one of the valuable tools for in our arsenal dealing with injury or instability is strapping. Ankle strapping involves applying a supportive adhesive tape tape around the ankle joint to provide stability, protect against injuries, and aid in rehabilitation. Enhanced Stability: Ankle strapping provides external support to the ankle joint, improving its stability […]

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Beat It – Diabetes Exercise Program

Diabetes is a medical condition affecting 1 million Australians. Remarkably, it is believed that 50% of people with diabetes are undiagnosed. Diabetes affects the ability of the body to produce and use a hormone called insulin. Insulin acts as a key to “unlock the doors” of our muscles so that glucose (sugar, aka energy) can […]

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Ankle Bracing or Taping? Injury Prevention 101

With netball, basketball, soccer and rugby league/union seasons in full swing, there are many factors that need to be considered whether you need to be putting measures in place in order to reduce the likelihood of injury to your ankle this sports season. Let’s break it down one step at a time… FAQ #1: Is […]

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Scaphoid Fracture

The often missed wrist injury Ahh the dreaded scaphoid fracture! This is a nasty injury typically caused by a fall on an outstretched hand. They can be missed, so if you have persistent pain – get it checked out! The scaphoid is a bone located in the wrist, just near your thumb. Check out the […]

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Which running shoe is best?

Are you having trouble working out which running shoes to buy?  It’s not surprising.  Think about at the options: Minimalist Stability Neutral Bare foot Rocker bottoms For all the runners out there, selecting the “right” shoe can be extremely confusing.  The task is only complicated by the amount of choice and conflicting information available to […]

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Managing the sore and stubborn ankle

The classic “rolled ankle” is one of the most common injuries seen within the clinic. It is also one of the most common injuries not seen within the clinic. After an ankle roll, the outside of the ankle is often quite sore and makes you limp for a couple of days but then after that […]

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Strength Training for Life

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The World Health Organisation (WHO) currently recommends that adults perform at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise each week.  Most people would already know this. However did you know the WHO also recommends a minimum of 2 days per week performing strengthening exercises, or strength […]