Manual therapy is a cornerstone of modern physiotherapy, widely used to treat musculoskeletal conditions and restore optimal function. If you’ve ever experienced a stiff neck, aching back, or tight muscles, you may have already encountered some form of this technique. But what exactly is manual therapy, and how does it aid in healing and recovery? […]

In my last blog post, I referred to my maintenance and injury prevention strategy. I wanted to tell you more about that. As an athlete, getting injured is my worst nightmare. My sport isn’t just a passion — it’s my purpose and a huge part of my identity. Staying injury-free can be tough when I’m […]

  Whether you play AFL, rugby union, rugby league or soccer, you have to be able to kick the ball with skill, precision and power.  A great kick can be the difference between losing or winning a game – something we have seen frequently.  But the kicking action – bringing your leg backwards, then accelerating […]

Shockwave is a safe and non-invasive therapeutic device that has become more popular in the past 10-15 years for use in the treatment of particular musculoskeletal conditions. Recently the research and evidence for the use of shockwave has become stronger and its use in physiotherapy has grown. How does it work? Shockwave is a device […]

Concussion is still poorly understood. This article, prepared for parents, coaches and players provides an outline of the symptoms and management.

Have you ever been stuck deciding whether to use heat or cold when something is stiff or sore? Keep in mind that it is always worth contacting your healthcare provider for their professional opinion on treatment options for injuries and other medical conditions.  Most recommendations on the use of heat vs cold are actually based […]

So you have broken a bone? Fear not, we at The Healthy Body Company can take care of you. Sitting in an emergency department waiting room waiting for a fracture to be casted can be tedious, so why wait? At The Healthy Body Company we have all of the equipment needed to apply and remove […]

What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff consists of four deep muscles in your shoulder which work together to keep the shoulder stable while you move it. In other words, they are the muscles that work really hard to stop your shoulder from dislocating. The diagram below shows the four muscles of the rotator […]

Who remembers from high school PE class the acronym for the management of a soft tissue injury? That’s right, the good old RICE – standing for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Recent evidence has emerged that this may not be the optimal strategy for the management of soft tissue injuries – i.e. ankle and knee […]