Continuing 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 MoreSanta Speedo Run @ Lake Burley Griffin
Once again Nick and Carly braved the very cold and windy (mid-winter), Canberra weather, to run around in their speedos. All for a good cause too.
Read MoreContinuing Education: Pilates MatWork
I recently attended a mat-work Pilates course in Sydney in order to gain more knowledge and progress into teaching here at Sport & Spinal. Pilates has been an interest of mine since I was introduced into yoga. I received so many benefits from yoga in my flexibility and strength that I became curious about what…
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 MoreWatch out for Chilblains this Winter: How to Prevent & Treat Chilblains
Winter is here. And so are chilblains. With the Canberra climate dropping into the freezing zone I have had multiple clients come in with chilblains. For some of these people I’m the first person to tell them they have chilblains, others are familiar with them from previous winters. This article is for those who have…
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