If you’re training for a marathon, it can be frustrating to have to take time off due to sickness. However, it’s important to prioritize your health and allow your body time to recover before returning to your training routine. Engaging in intense physical activity such as running while sick can make symptoms worse and potentially […]

As we age, it’s more important than ever to prioritize our health and fitness. It can be tempting to slow down and take it easy, but the truth is, maintaining our strength, balance, and fitness is crucial to living a happy and independent life as we get older.  We recently wrote about it here. So […]

Hey there, fellow runner!   So, you’re preparing for a marathon, huh? Good for you! But wait, before you start ramping up your mileage, let’s talk about the 10% running rule. Yes, yes, we’ve all heard it before – don’t increase your mileage by more than 10% per week. It’s been a staple guideline for runners […]

If you have had an on and off relationship with exercise – now is most definitely NOT the time to give up. Exercise is important for people over 40 because it can help prevent a variety of health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It can also help improve bone density, which can […]

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 […]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s that time of the year again where we wish all year 12 students the very best as they start their HSC. With the uncertainty of assessments for the HSC you may be worried about not being accepted into your preferred course. If you are planning on a career as a physio, you may be […]

Undoubtedly one of the most common types of pain experienced by runners, and others who are physically active is Runner’s Knee. You don’t actually have to be a runner to experience Runner’s Knee, so that is why physios prefer to call it Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). This term is used to describe a number of […]

As a you may know, one of our Penrith physios has recently been recovering from a broken collarbone (or clavicle) . Kaelin Moodley was forced out of work for over 6 weeks.  He very generously agreed to sit down with us to share his experience from the other side of the “table”. How did it […]

For a lot of our online followers – many of whom we know IRL –  the answer is pretty straightforward. Physiotherapy helps when you have an injury. to return you to your normal way of life.  For those who haven’t had physiotherapy treatment, it may not be so clear. What do Physios do? Physiotherapy is […]