Have you recently increased your running distance, time, or training frequency and started to notice pain on the outside of your knee? Outer knee pain is a common issue for runners and active individuals. One of the most frequent causes is iliotibial band syndrome (ITB syndrome). You can read about other causes of knee pain in […]

Have you noticed pain along the pinky side of your wrist after long gaming sessions, working at the computer, or time at the gym? If it’s getting worse, you may be dealing with Gamers Wrist (ECU tendinopathy), a common overuse injury affecting the wrist. What is ECU Tendinopathy? Tendons are the connective tissue that attach your […]

Shoulder dislocations can be both painful and frightening, especially for athletes and active individuals. In fact, the shoulder is the most frequently dislocated joint in the body, making up 50% of all dislocation injuries. If you’ve recently dislocated your shoulder—or want to be prepared if it happens—this post is for you. At The Healthy Body […]

At The Healthy Body Company, we are committed to supporting local talent and inspiring stories. Ben Metcalfe, a promising cyclist and the son of our massage therapist Zena, has been part of our sponsorship program for the last two years. His passion and determination to excel in the competitive world of cycling inspire us all. […]

What Is the Coast to Kosci Ultramarathon? Coast to Kosci is a 240km ultramarathon that starts on the beach at Two Fold Bay near Eden – and if the weather is kind, includes summiting Mount Kosciusko before finishing at Charlottes Pass. Steve’s Coast to Kosci Experience In the early dawn light of Friday 1 December […]

Having a desk job does not mean you have to sacrifice your health and fitness. Our team have put together easy exercise options that you can do AT WORK every day. Use natural pauses through your day – say one every 45 minutes to an hour – to do an exercise at your desk, whether […]

In netball, players are required to perform a high level of movement competency and have the physical capabilities to cope with the repetitive movement patterns in a game. Its sudden, explosive and repetitive accelerations and decelerations, repetitive landings and changes in direction heightens the risk of an injury occurring. For example: 50% of netball players […]

Do you wake up with painful or stiff knees in the morning? Are you finding your daily walks or climbing stairs harder than usual? This is the blog for you! What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. This joint disease is characterised by a break down in the cartilage (smooth […]

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 […]