Continuing 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…
Read MoreBike Fitting Fundamentals: A Case Study with Dylan Cooper
Can you ride your bike more efficiently and comfortably? A case study with Trek Racing Australia’s Dylan Cooper. Recently I had the pleasure of working with Dylan Cooper from Trek Racing Australia to help solve a few of his long term aches and pains and get the most out of his bike. I wrote an…
Read MoreBetter Treatment of Low Back Pain
I recently attended a course in Adelaide called The Cognitive Functional Approach to the Management of Low Back Pain. The course presenter was Professor Peter O’Sullivan who is recognised internationally as one of the leading clinicians, researchers and educators in the management of complex musculoskeletal pain disorders. Peter has also published more than 100 research…
Read More6 More Tips to Prevent Skiing Injuries (part 2)
Get Fit 2 Ski How to avoid skiing injuries this snow season. This post is Part 2 of our Get Fit to Ski series. You can read Part 1 Here. Well the ski season in Australia is upon us and by all accounts we are looking at a great season ahead. If you’re heading down…
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