3 Must Do Core Exercises For Pilates Beginners

What is Pilates? Read more

Maximal strength training improves cycling performance

In endurance sports, like road cycling, aerobic endurance performance is related to VO2 max, lactate threshold, and work economy. Several studies now show that when combining endurance training with maximal strength training (ie high loads, few reps, focus on neural adaptations) athletes have improved work economy and efficiency. Read more

So, I shouldn’t stretch before a workout?

We all know we’re supposed to stretch before a run, or gym session. Right? Wrong. Not all of us should. And it depends what you mean by “stretch”. Let’s have a look at when and what stretching should really be included in a workout. Read more

Ankle Sprain Grades, Rehab and Recovery

Coming to the end of the winter sports season, Physio Inq Engadine are seeing so many ankle injuries. Ankle sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries. The most common risk factor is previous history of ankle injuries or instability: poor rehabilitation from a previous sprain drastically increases the chances of recurrence. So, you do need physiotherapy for your rolled ankle! Here we answer what each “grade” of sprain means, and how to figure out when you are ready to get back into your sport. Read more

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome | What Are The Treatment Options?

Carpal tunnel Syndrome occurs in 2.7% of the Australian population with it being more common in women than men. The average age of people who have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is from the age of 40-50 years. Read more

Common Injuries In Rugby League | & Prevention Strategies

In 2015, across Australia, there was a 6% increase in participation in the sport. This means across Australia 1.4 million people are playing some rugby league. In any collision sport, particularly in rugby league, injuries are a relatively common and inevitable part of playing. Read more

Bursitis | How Do You Treat & Prevent It?

What is Bursitis? Read more

Scoliosis: What Is It & How Can You Avoid It?

Scoliosis is an ailment connected to the spine in a human body. This is a curvature of spine bone, which causes difficulty for a human while standing, sitting and walking. In Scoliosis, such curve in a spine causes contraction of muscles and other internal organs due to which human body may affect functioning properly. Due to this ailment, the human body posture leans to one side. Read more

Tendonitis: How do you treat it and prevent it?

Tendonitis is a tendon injury, which is also known as: tendinitis, tendinopathy and tendinosis. Tendinopathy can occur in any tendon of the body, typically: Read more

Weight Training: How To Avoid Injury & To Keep Training

If you have just started weight training, or have found yourself with an injury from hitting the gym, you should know that there are seven common reasons we see people with sports injuries following weights training. But there are injury prevention strategies you can use. Read more