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 […]

As 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 […]

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 […]

Are you a runner? Have you experienced unusual pain in your foot, knee, hip or even your lower back after taking a long run? Maybe you have noticed that this pain isn’t going away with rest anymore and the area is now getting warm and swollen. Stress fracture – words that no runner wants to […]

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 […]

Fibro-what? Recently our team has noticed an increase in the use of the term fibromyalgia. Seeing as it has become somewhat of a “buzzword”, let’s have a look at what it is! What is it? The term fibromyalgia refers to “muscular pain”. It is not just one condition! Rather, it is an umbrella term and […]