Physiotherapy
Top Tips For Preventing Foot and Ankle Injuries in Dancers
Pain free ankles and feet are crucial to long term success in dance. Particularly when dancer’s progress to pointe the strength and stability of the ankle and foot are crucial in preventing foot and ankle injuries. Current Research Despite this, research suggests the ankle is frequently injured in dance, accounting for up to 31% of…
Read MoreHow to fix Heel Pain or Severs Disease in Children
A common cause of heel pain in growing adolescents, particularly those that are actively participating in sport is a condition known as Severs disease. While the suggestion of a ‘disease’ to your child may conjure up images of a life threatening disorder crippling your child, Severs disease is not nearly so sinister and can be…
Read MoreWhat is the best bike position for cycling?
We are pretty spoilt in Canberra with great bike paths and world class mountain bike facilities. Many cyclists are happy to pick up a new bike fresh from the store and ride it blissfully unaware whether or not they are in the optimum position to maximise efficiency and minimising injury. There are many factors that…
Read MoreHow to fix Anterior Knee Pain
Pain at the front of the knee and under the kneecap is a frequent complaint we see at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy in Canberra. This is commonly known as anterior knee pain. This discomfort can be due to conditions such as fat pad impingement, patellar tendinopathy (injury to the tendon under your kneecap) or more…
Read MoreMy Child Walks Funny – Do They Need Orthotics?
Parents are often the first to notice that their children might walk awkwardly and they are not quite sure where to start with correcting the problem. It is often not a problem that the child will grow out of and the longer the problem exists the more difficult it will be to correct. Although parents…
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