Tips for starting exercise
The idea of starting exercise can often be overwhelming. You might find yourself questioning where on earth you start, what you need to...
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Rachel Johns
Sep 19, 20191 min read
Myths about back pain
Education is power, so let’s bust a few myths about back pain and how you should be managing it! BED REST: “I need to rest to let my back...
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Rachel Johns
Aug 29, 20192 min read
Exercise & Mental Health
Research shows that exercise has amazing psychological benefits which help to maintain and enhance good mental health. Regular exercise...
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Rachel Johns
Aug 15, 20192 min read
Stretching – do we need it?
Muscle “tightness” is a common problem which affects many people. Regardless of its cause, it can reduce joint range of motion overtime...
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Mike Paterson
Aug 8, 20192 min read
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo “a common cause of Vertigo”
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) is a common cause of vertigo, best described as a false sensation of spinning. BPPV is sudden...
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Rachel Johns
Aug 1, 20191 min read
What is KLT
Kinetic Link Training (KLT) is a functional strength training program aimed at improving functional capacity. That is, the ability to...
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Rachel Johns
Jul 25, 20192 min read
Sitting is the new smoking
In today’s world, people are spending more time sitting down than ever before. On average, office workers are spending up to 15 hours per...
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Rachel Johns
Sep 17, 20182 min read
ACL Injury: Can I return to sport?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) of the knee is located within the joint capsule, originating from the femur (thigh bone) and...
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Mike Paterson
Dec 7, 20171 min read
Achilles Injuries
The Achilles tendon is the thickest, strongest tendon in the human body, able to transfer large forces when we move. The Achilles’ can...
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Mike Paterson
Nov 30, 20172 min read
Load – “Looking for the Goldilocks Zone”
Load is possibly the hottest, most researched topic in sports at present. So, what is load? Load is the work, exercise (load you put your...
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Mike Paterson/ Rowan Davison
Aug 10, 20172 min read
Dietitian- Expressions of Interest
Have you or someone you know ever considered seeking information from a Dietitian? We are taking expressions of interest at this stage to...
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Mike Paterson
Jul 11, 20172 min read
Hamstring Strains
Hamstring Strains are one of the most common sports injuries. The hamstring muscles are found at the back of your thigh. The hamstrings...
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Mike Paterson
Jul 4, 20171 min read
Lateral Hip Pain
Lateral (or pain on the side) hip pain is an extremely common complaint, and often referred to as pain over the Greater trochanter or...
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Mike Paterson
Jun 29, 20172 min read
Knee Pain – Ligament Injuries (Part 2)
Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different...
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Mike Paterson
Jun 27, 20172 min read
Knee Pain – Part 1
Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different...
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Mike Paterson
Jun 19, 20172 min read
Ankles Injuries
Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries to the lower limb. They can vary in severity from “ouchy” and a bit sore to walk on, to...
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Mike Paterson
Jun 15, 20172 min read
Proprioception - the body’s awareness of where it is, in relation to itself??
Proprioception – in Latin it means “one’s own,” “individual” and “to take or grasp.” In Physiotherapy it means “the sense of where the...
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Mike Paterson
Jun 12, 20171 min read
Observing Surgery
Why does Mike, as a physiotherapist, need to observe surgeries? A a physiotherapist, you may wonder why Mike would need to observe...
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Mike Paterson
Jun 7, 20172 min read
The Core Muscles of the Foot
Is your foot strong enough for your level of activity? The foot is one of the most dynamic areas of the body, it also takes some of the...
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Mike Paterson
May 22, 20171 min read
Physiotherapy- What is it?
What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy in Australia (as quoted by the Australian Physiotherapy Association-APA) Using advanced techniques...
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