Physiotherapy
Better 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…
Read More4 Steps to Overcoming Knee Injuries for Female Soccer Players
With Female Football Week being celebrated at Capital Football, I thought it was a good time to write about the injury risk factors female soccer players face. There are a number of risk factors for female soccer players where they are predisposed to a greater risk of injury and, in particular, have a greater risk for knee injuries.…
Read MoreHow 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 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…
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