The dreaded ACL injury! It’s notorious for its debilitating impact on knee stability and the long stint of rehabilitation required for return back to activity and sports. Knowing how to help prevent an ACL injury at the beginning of any sport season is a great start. What is the ACL? The knee joint comprises of…
DetailsWe all feel muscle tightness and general stiffness from time to time. Sometimes this can lead to pain, which might cause you to seek professional assistance, but sometimes you just want to release that tightness. Here are some beginner level releases using either a foam roller or a spikey ball. Give these a try, your…
Details“For the first time, we have clear evidence that repeated head knocks in rugby league can have a devastating impact many years after the concussion occurs.” Dr. Alan Pearce, La Trobe University Let’s talk about concussion management following the alarming results from a study conducted at La Trobe University in Melbourne. The study was led…
DetailsShoulder pain can be really debilitating. It impacts on your ability to do normal tasks during the day, not to mention the pain at night when you roll over (insert sad and tired face). So, what could be the cause of your shoulder issue and what should you do? Tom Hamilton has some great info…
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The kids have been back a school for a few weeks now, and despite our best efforts those bags just seem to get heavier and heavier. We all want the best for our kids, so what is the best when it comes to school bags? Currently a large focus is being placed on finding the…
DetailsTo understand lymphoedema, it’s first helpful to understand the body system that it effects. What is the lymph system? The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is probably most simply described as our body’s ‘sewerage system’. It maintains fluid levels in our body tissues by removing all fluids that leak out of our blood vessels. The…
DetailsSummer is fast approaching and if you are like me, you are contemplating the end of the year and feeling very much like it is time for a holiday. Then (like me) you remember, as much fun as travelling is, the actual transportation part can be pretty hard to bear. So, how would a physio…
DetailsBaseball is a sport that incites great passion among both the players and the fans. Interest in baseball has been growing within Australia over the past few years, and we have some great players. Many Australian players are now being recognised by high level teams in America. Baseball is a dynamic sport that combines a…
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