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 […]

Do as I say, not as I do. At our Penrith physio clinic, I find myself sitting across from a patient giving out advice on recovery, rest and preventative exercises having spent the weekend pushing through a sore shoulder, skipping my warmup, and not sleeping enough.  My Two Worlds: Clinic and River Life in the […]

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 […]

In my last blog post, I referred to my maintenance and injury prevention strategy. I wanted to tell you more about that. As an athlete, getting injured is my worst nightmare. My sport isn’t just a passion — it’s my purpose and a huge part of my identity. Staying injury-free can be tough when I’m […]

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 […]

As a Physiotherapist with previous experience as a Personal Trainer and Exercise Physiologist, and regular gym goer, it is fair to say that there is great emphasis upon exercise within my treatments. All too frequently in clinic, I am either asked questions along the lines of: “Is shoulder pressing bad for your shoulders?” “Are squats […]