Podiatry
New Canberra City Practice Opening May 18
We’re really excited to announce the opening of our new city practice which will open its doors on May 18. Our new practice is located right in the heart of Canberra City in one of the most iconic buildings in Canberra, The Melbourne Building. Postal Address: Unit 4 Melbourne Building 82 Alinga St Canberra…
Read MoreBack To School – FREE foot assessment and shoe recommendation
Update: Our special offer is now over, but you can have your child’s feet checked at any time by our podiatrist, Cecilia Brennan. It is that time of year again when we start thinking about getting new school shoes for our children. Nonetheless, when we see children at Sport & Spinal Physio for a particular injury,…
Read MoreQuick Guide to Hypermobility – are your joints too loose?
Joint hypermobility can be described as when some or all of a person’s joints have an unusual amount of extra movement in them. People with joint hypermobility can move their limbs into positions that most people cannot and very often are described as ” double jointed”. They can do things such as bending their fingers…
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 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…
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