How to Fix Shin Splints or Shin Pain
Shin splints and shin pain is a common complaint we see at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy. It is particularly common in distance runners but can occur in any running sports, e.g. basketball, football, netball, or even from boot-camps. Shin pain is characterised by pain in and around the tibia (shin bone) in the lower leg.…
Read MoreFREE 10 Minute Footy Boot Check!
It’s that time of year when the premier soccer league and junior soccer competitions are getting ready to hit the field in April and May. For the month of March we’re offering a FREE 10 Minute Assessment of your footy boots. Come in and see our podiatrist in the city practice. Prevent lower limb injuries and…
Read MoreRunning Assessment Special Offer!
If you’re a beginner or seasoned runner, don’t let an injury stop you from achieving your personal best. Many of our clients are now prepaing to take on the challenge of a 10km, half-marathon or even a full marathon at the Canberra Running Festival in April. At Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy, we want you to…
Read MoreAre You Drinking Enough Water? Find Out How Much You Need
Are you drinking enough water? Australia, and the world, is on course for its hottest year on record, (a record that looks like it will only last a year!). While we all try and continue with a good exercise regime, I thought I would take the time to have a think about what our bodies…
Read MoreCharitable Works: Jim Volunteers at Palm Island
To be chosen as a part of a team of just 6 to visit the far North Queensland destination, Palm Island, to volunteer for a week in an Indigenous setting was a truly humbling experience. Our goal was to provide physiotherapy services to those truly in need. To see the enormous health disparities up close…
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