Sports injuries can happen to anyone, whether you’re a weekend warrior, a high school athlete, or just someone who enjoys being physically active. In this…
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Calf Strains: Injury Mechanisms and Prevention
Calf strains are a common injury for athletes of all levels, especially those who engage in activities involving repetitive movements like running. This article explores…
Moving with Parkinson's: Empowerment through Exercise and Physiotherapy
Emily mcinerney Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurological condition affecting movement, but it doesn’t have to stop you from living an active life.Physiotherapy can be…
Tackling 'Tech Neck': A Physiotherapist's Guide for desk-dwellers
Zac Caughey Whether you’re working remotely or in an office setting, desk-related neck pain can be very uncomfortable.But, with some simple strategies and exercises, you…
Rehab Your Run: Conquering Tendon Injuries
Zac Caughey Welcome back to running season! Any avid runner understands how frustrating it is to be sidelined by an injury, watching the kilometres tick…
Breaking down Back Pain - The Basics of Lower Back Pain
Aki Nemoto Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems treated by primary care providers (e.g. GP, physiotherapists, osteopaths, etc.) and…
Hit the Ground Running - Understanding Common Running Injuries
Your brief guide to 5 common Running Injuries – Symptoms, Causes & Management Aki Nemoto Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just getting started, this…
Navigating the Australian Physical Activity Guidelines
Aki Nemoto Being active is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, benefiting your body and mind in many ways. It improves your heart health,…
Workplace and Home Office Ergonomics
Aki Nemoto The COVID-19 Pandemic, and subsequent restrictions, brought about significant and long-lasting changes in our work habits, including an increase in people working remotely…
Understanding Tendon Pain Part II
Understanding Tendon Pain Part II - Assessment of Tendon Pain/Injury Zac Caughey For an accurate diagnosis of tendon injury, a thorough assessment is needed. Key…
Understanding Tendon Pain Part I
Understanding Tendon Pain Part I - Tendon Structure and causes of pain Zac Caughey To understand what tendon pain is and how it’s treated, it’s…
Common Adolescent Injuries
Adolescent – A High-Risk Period for Injury Children are often involved in numerous sporting and recreational activities.…
Concussions - Mechanisms, post-concussion care and the role of physiotherapy
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a common problem in many Australians. Emergency departments in the USA report state an estimated 1m to 1.5m injuries occurring…