Tom says, “I have been fortunate enough to start working with the Cronulla Sharks as the U20’s physio for the 2020 Jersey Flegg season. We are currently nearing the end of the pre-season with the players being put through their paces preparing for the season ahead. Throughout the year I will share some of the…
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…
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 us physios prefer to call it Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). This term is used to describe a number…
Firstly – while you read this on your computer or smart phone – think about how you are sitting. You’re probably slouching – don’t worry we all do it. The first step to improving your posture is having awareness of it in the first place. Our bodies are strong and robust structures that are made…
The NRL Touch Premiership is now well under way, and The Healthy Body Company team is thrilled to be supporting the players at the fixtures through this season. For those of you that don’t know – the NRL touch premiership is in its second year of running with the addition of two new clubs; the…
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. There is clear evidence that this may not be the optimal strategy for the management of soft tissue injuries – i.e. ankle and knee…
The World Health Organisation (WHO) currently recommends that adults perform at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic exercise or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity aerobic exercise each week. Most people would already know this. However did you know the WHO also recommends a minimum of 2 days per week performing strengthening exercises, or strength…
If you previously followed our Core Series you may be ready for some new exercises. If you have not seen it before, it is important to go back and start from Part 1 in order to get the basics of core activation. These exercises are more advanced and may not be suitable if you are…
When we think of osteoporosis we think about frail elderly ladies who are bent and have trouble walking. But what is osteoporosis? What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is the gradual loss of bone density due to deterioration of bone tissue. This loss of bone density causes bones to be frail and puts the individual at risk…
Are your scan results helpful or harmful? One of the first questions I’m often asked from patients is ‘Do I need a scan for my injury?’. The answer to this question is dependent on many factors and cannot be answered before a thorough examination is done. I also see many patients who are distressed about…