Posts by Simon Davis
Want to be a Trail Runner? Top Physio Tips for Trail Running
Trail running is becoming more and more popular. With good reason. It’s a great way to keep fit and healthy. In Canberra we are spoilt for choices when it comes to trail running locations. If you’ve never ventured off the tarmac before here is a practical guide to getting into trail running from a physio…
Read MoreStop Your Hands Going Numb on the Bike
“How do you stop your hands going numb when you ride?” is one of the more frequent questions I get when performing bike fits. It happens to both mountain bikers and road cyclists alike. Thankfully this annoying problem is usually fixable. We need to look at both your body and your bike setup. We know…
Read MoreSnowboarding Injuries: Tips for How to Prevent Injuries this Winter
Are you looking to prevent snowboarding injuries this winter season? In previous years I’ve written articles about preventing skiing injuries. You can find them here and here . This time I’ll focus on the snowboarders. More specifically the benefit of protective devices for injury prevention. There are still some similarities with preventing ski injuries. Most people…
Read More6 Cool Tips to Prevent Skiing Injuries (part 1)
Skiing injuries can ruin your ski holiday. It doesn’t matter if you are a first timer to the snow or seasoned veteran, the Australian ski slopes can be a dangerous place. Most of us don’t get a chance to follow the snow and living the endless winter. It has probably been many months since you…
Read MoreWhen should I replace my running shoes?
Running in old shoes is a common cause of pain and injury that we see frequently. But how old is too old? Well, the answer like most things is, “it depends”. Let’s try to make it easier for you to figure it out. Why do I need to replace my running shoes? There are…
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