Pain Killers or Pain Enhancers ?
Have you experienced pain that lasts a very long time and never seems to get better despite taking medication for it? Maybe your pain has...
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Rachel Johns
Sep 25, 20192 min read
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
Sep 3, 20191 min read
Lower Back Pain: Do I need a scan?
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the biggest reasons for people to visit their Doctor or Physio, especially as we age. Many people become...
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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
Jul 18, 20191 min read
Grades of Muscle Injury
Muscle strain injuries can be graded into four categories based on the extent of damage to the muscle fibers. According to research by...
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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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Rachel Johns
Jun 12, 20182 min read
Calf Strains
The term ‘calf muscle’ is collective for a group of three muscles in the lower leg – Gastrocnemius, Soleus and Plantaris – all of which...
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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
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 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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