Posts by Jamie Clough
11 Essential ACL Rehab Exercises: Early Stretch and Strengthen after ACL Reconstruction
The most commonly injured ligament in the knee that undergoes surgical repair is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). We see numerous people throughout the year who walk gingerly into the clinic with a referral from their surgeon to start their rehab journey after an ACL reconstruction. This article will outline the importance of early-stage ACL rehab,…
Read MoreCricketers: How to Stop Low Back Pain
Cricket season is upon us! Finally we are out of the perils of the Canberra winter! For those of us who aren’t fortunate enough to be paid to chase the red leather around and haven’t had a good winter to get ready – it is time (if not past time) to start preparing the body…
Read MoreContinuing Education: Thoracic Spine
Physiotherapy for the Thoracic Spine My first ever day in Wollongong was spent at Phyxit Physio & Injury Clinic, where I attended a one day course titled Thoracic Spine in Sport. Dr Henry Wajswelner, who is a specialist sports physiotherapist, former AIS and Australian Olympic team physiotherapist, presented the course. We had an in-depth review…
Read MoreContinuing Education: Physiotherapy Sports Level 1
Sports Physiotherapy Level 1: A lovely weekend was spent at the University of Canberra for the Sports level 1 course run by the Australian Sports Physiotherapy Association. There were a range of topics presented on, starting with an update of on-field sports injury assessment and spinal injury management – presented by current Brumbies physiotherapist Byron…
Read MoreThe Thoracic Wedge: Easiest Way to Improve Your Posture and Flexibility
Poor posture and a stiff back is one of the most common complaints we treat at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy. With the modern lifestyle and workplace involving a lot of sitting and not a lot of moving, it is becoming apparent that we as a population are not doing the best job at looking after…
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