Neck pain is a common complaint that affects many people worldwide. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including prolonged posture positions, injury, or underlying medical conditions. Neck pain can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that can affect your daily activities. Poor posture is one of the most common causes of…
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…
With pre-season for Winter sports well underway, many athletes all over Australia will be dreading the body soreness and tightness from all that hard training. For some of you, the off-season may have been total relaxation. So what sport recovery techniques are worth trying? Getting back into pre-season will be a big jump for…
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 â 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 âtendinitisâ (inflammation) with tendinopathy (tendon pain and dysfunction), as itâs been found that inflammation does not have a large role in tendon injuries. Tendinopathy is an overuse tendon injury…
What is the plantar fascia? The plantar fascia is a thick band of connective tissue which connects the heel to the ball of the foot. Its primary function is to support the medial longitudinal arch of the foot in weight bearing. It achieves this via the Windlass mechanism. The Windlass Mechanism occurs when weight is…
With pre season fast approaching for many winter sports, it is important to know how to be best prepared so that you are able to complete a full pre-season and avoid injury. Having worked with both the North Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) and community level footy clubs, I have been lucky to learn what…
Have you decided on a wellness, fitness, weight loss or a sporting goal this New Year? With the start of a new year comes a popular time for self-reflection and plans for what people would like to achieve in the year to come. It is important when setting goals or new yearâs resolutions to take…
Whilst we all know a combination of regular exercise and a well-structured diet is highly effective in weight reduction and improvements in body composition, something that is usually overlooked is the activity completed during our everyday routine. Particularly following the effects from the COVID-19 pandemic and most workplaces requiring employees to work from home, sedentary…
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