Achilles pain refers to discomfort or soreness in the Achilles tendon, which is the thick band of tissue that connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. Causes of Achilles pain: Overuse: Repeated stress on the Achilles tendon from activities like running or jumping. Tight calf muscles: When the muscles in your calf…
ACL rehabilitation is a long process that involves many different aspects that need to be addressed in order to have a successful return to sport. Gaining strength is just one aspect in the rehab journey that needs to be considered. I did lots of strength work in the gym and running for my…
Falling is a common cause of injury among the elderly and fear of falling can lead to a fear of going out, withdrawal from usual activities, depression and anxiety. Loss of mobility, flexibility and balance are factors that can lead to this. If you have had a recent fall or near miss, are afraid of…
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a disease that affects two thirds of Australians over 50 years old. In osteoporosis the bones become porous and brittle, leading to an increased risk of fractures from falls – leading to reduced independence, muscle weakness, and decreased quality of life. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, particularly calcium, quicker…
What is a tendinopathy? Overuse tendon injuries or tendinopathy is a highly prevalent condition that affects both athletes and non-athletes. Current research has replaced the term ‘tendinitis’ (inflammation) with tendinopathy (tendon pain and dysfunction), as it’s been found that inflammation does not have a large role in tendon injuries. Tendinopathy is an overuse tendon injury…
5 reasons why classes are the best option to improve your health and happiness 1) You’ll be doing the best exercises tailored to you and a specific program designed and monitored for your needs by an accredited exercise physiologist. Everyone is different, everyone moves differently, has different injuries and medical conditions and that can…
In 2018 the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ National Health Survey showed that 67% of Australian adults and 24.9% of children were overweight or obese. The number of overweight or obese adults has increased from previous years. With obesity linked to multiple chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke and…
Acute sporting injuries in adolescence usually occur during a training session or game due to falling, jumping, landing or catching incorrectly or contact with other players. Other pains may come on slowly over time with no obvious incident or sporting injuries. They feel worse after games or training sessions and continue to cause problems for…
Not sure if a Group Exercise Class is for you? Here are 6 reasons why you will get results from an Exercise Class at myPhysioSA. 1.Supervision All of our group exercise programs here at myPhysioSA are supervised by an Accredited Exercise Physiologist or Physiotherapist. Supervision ensures that all exercises that you undertake…
Back pain with lifting or bending? Is your lower back becoming sore while gardening or lifting? Lower back pain, strength for lifting, do’s and don’ts Most people garden for enjoyment, seeing the beauty of plants and flowers grow, or to grow their own food. Gardening can also have a positive impact…
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