Concussion in AFL: Subsequent Injury & Rehabilitation

Concussion is a hot topic at the moment. We know that the incidence of concussion has been increasing, but this may be because we are better equipped to detect and diagnose concussion. Concussion is defined as a disturbance in brain function caused by direct and indirect forces to the head. We know that concussion can effect how we think and can impact on the movement of our muscles. And we know that these problems can linger. This is the theory behind why concussion increases a players’ risk of sustaining a subsequent injury.  Read more

Exercising With Osteoporosis – 5 Key exercise Recommendations

Exercise and bone health go hand in hand. Staying active and exercising properly is vital for the health of our bones. Like muscles, bone is living tissue that responds to exercise and can become stronger. Therefore, people who exercise regularly have higher bone density than those who do not. Read more

Does Fibromyalgia Cause Sleep Problems

One of the most common symptoms of fibromyalgia is poor sleep. Fibromyalgia is a spinal cord condition that causes pain and fatigue while also often affecting concentration and overall quality of life. Read more

Wrist Injuries in Tennis Players

Each tennis player has a unique style: just watch Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal! Understanding the different types of tennis stroke helps us to be more specific when something goes wrong! Today we’ll analyse different tennis strokes, the wrist injuries associated with them, and specific exercises. Other common tennis injuries are shoulder rotator cuff tendinopathy and lateral epicondylalgia (“Tennis elbow”). We will look further into those another day.  Read more

How Can Physiotherapy Help Osteoarthritis? What You Need to Know

What is osteoarthritis? Read more

How to Know if Speech Pathology for a 3-Year-Old is necessary?

Every child develops differently and one child might hit a milestone before another. Still, both kids could be developing in a perfectly normal way. However, if you notice that your child isn’t babbling like their siblings or peers, it could be an indication of a problem.  Read more

Nutrition for endurance cycling. How to fuel your body for those long rides

Sports nutrition is a tricky topic in our world of elimination diets and eating for weight loss. Athletes typically require a lot more food than the average person and understanding your requirements as a long-distance cyclist can be overwhelming. Read more

The Ultimate Guide To Patellar Tracking Disorder

Struggling with knee pain? Is it making everyday activities frustrating and unbearable? You might just have patellar tracking disorder. Read more

Video Games And Gamer’s Thumb: What’s The Go?

These days, many of us find it hard to tear ourselves away from technology, whether it’s video games, texting, or spending the whole work day at your laptop. The last thing on your mind is injuries from such activities. Read more

Triathlon Season

The triathlon pre-season is all about re-focusing and taking care of all those “extras” that don’t get as much TLC while you’re in the full swing of your training regimen.  Read more