Running resilience and injury management
Recently, our physiotherapist Taha completed an extensive course run by Greg Lehman (MSc,DC, MScPT), a Canadian researcher with a special interest in reconciling pain science, biomechanics and running resilience. Taha presented an in-service to our team last week on building up running resilience, and running injury management, that will no doubt help us all with […]
The Power of Sleep
When it comes to achieving optimal recovery, we often focus on exercise, therapy, and nutrition. However, there is another critical factor that can significantly impact your body’s ability to heal and bounce back: sleep. In this blog, we will explore the vital role sleep plays in the recovery process and how prioritizing quality rest can […]
Sinus massage
If you are feeling congested and stuffy after getting over a cold/virus or maybe from environmental factors, sometimes gentle massage through the face can alleviate the discomfort. Massage to help facilitate sinus drainage is relaxing and focused to points where the sinus cavities exist in your skull. We can’t actually feel these cavities but we […]
Strength Training can be for anyone!
Starting a new strength and conditioning program can be intimidating, but the benefits to your general health and sporting ability are vast. Whether you are an athlete looking to improve your performance in your sport or simply trying to live a healthier lifestyle, strength and conditioning training can help you reach your goals. Benefits for […]
Use of plyometric exercise in ACL rehabilitation and injury prevention
Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries (ACL) are usually considered devastating to athletes, with the average recovery taking at least 9 months as well as an associated high number of athletes failing to return to sport (RTS) with high re-injury rates. Just in Aussie rules alone, ACL injuries have been found to be the second most common […]
Trochanteric Bursitis or Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy
The more accurate name for this pain at the side of your hip is gluteal tendinopathy (+/- trochanteric bursitis, aka greater trochanteric pain syndrome). Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of the trochanteric bursa which sits over the outside of the hip bone (trochanter). The bursa provides lubrication and cushioning to allow the muscles to flex and […]
Cyclops lesion – Post-op ACL
As mentioned previously in our blogs ACL reconstructions have become a contentious issue over the past few years with more evidence confirming that reconstructive surgery is sometimes not your only option. So we thought we would dive into one of the complications post ACL reconstructions to further educate our clients. ACL Function Prehabilitation – a […]
Plantar Fasciitis Self Help Guide
Although there are no concrete numbers for the prevalence of plantar fasciitis in the general population we do know it accounts for ~10% of all running based injuries and 10-15% of all foot based conditions that require medical care. As this is primarily an overuse injury caused by repetitive strain on the plantar fascia either […]
Overuse injuries in runners
50% of runners will sustain an overuse injury every year (Van Gent et al., 2007). Overuse injuries can be tricky to overcome and highly frustrating, particularly if you have a running event coming up. The good news is that overuse injuries are largely preventable. What is an overuse injury? An overuse injury is one […]
3 Common Mistakes Long Distance Runners make (and how to avoid them!)
Are you a long distance runner or do you aspire to be? These are some common training mistakes you can avoid! 1. Limited time to achieve goal More often than not everyday athletes set targets or goals which require them to push their bodies to their absolute limits. Whether it is work, social or various […]
