As a runner, it’s common to experience aches, pains and tightness from time to time. However, when these symptoms are persistent, it raises suspicion that something more sinister could be going on. One particular area of concern is the front of the hip, where symptoms are commonly attributed to having tight hip flexors. As a […]

That deep ache at the front of your pelvis or groin can be frustrating, especially when it warms up during training, then returns with a vengeance later that day or the next morning. For some athletes and active people, this pattern can be linked to osteitis pubis, a load-related problem around the pubic symphysis, the […]

Most people don’t expect children or teenagers to experience back pain. But for young athletes, lower back pain is actually quite common. One possible cause? A stress fracture. That might sound frightening! But with the right care, these injuries are very manageable. What is a stress fracture in the lower back? A stress fracture is […]

What Is the ACL? The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the key stabilising ligaments in your knee. It connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and plays a major role in keeping your knee stable during movement. When the knee bends, the ACL prevents the shin bone from gliding too […]

Why Your Achilles Hurts – and What You Can Do About It Achilles pain is a common issue that affects people of all activity levels, from runners and elite athletes to those just going about everyday life. In children, it often appears as Sever’s disease, but in adults, the most common cause is Achilles tendinopathy. […]

Stress Fracture: How Physiotherapy Can Help You Recover and Prevent Future Injury Stress fractures are a common overuse injury, particularly among runners, dancers, and athletes who engage in repetitive impact activities. Unlike a sudden broken bone from a fall or accident, stress fractures develop gradually due to repeated strain on the bone. If you’ve had […]

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 […]

In this post we talk about the most common basketball injuries we see and how we help to prevent them. The dynamic nature of basketball requires speed with frequent and aggressive body contacts which can lead to a wide range of injuries, particularly of the knee, fingers, ankle and foot. The majority of acute injuries […]

It has now been 7 weeks since the season of the NSW Premier League 2 has begun and out of the 3 teams I am providing physiotherapy for, a third of the players have an injury! Considering the lengthy preparation during a preseason of 4 to 5 days per week training, this is a large proportion […]