Running Injuries
Running Injuries: 5 Proven Steps to Fixing Your ITB
The outside of my knee hurts when I run – what is it? With the outside air warming up, more people are seen taking advantage of the great outdoor running conditions that Canberra provides. I took advantage of these wonderful conditions last year, found the running really enjoyable, got out more and more, and increased my…
Read MoreTop 9 Holiday Tips to Optimise Your Health & Wellbeing
Updated: Dec 3 2021 Seasons greetings from all of us at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy. Top 9 Holiday Tips to Optimise Your Health & Wellbeing Looking ahead to the busy holiday season, it is very easy to get out of your normal routine. The nature of Canberra whereby interstate travel is essential for many…
Read MoreWhat is the pain on the outside of my hip? It could be GTPS
Pain on the outside of the hip is a common complaint we treat here at Sport and Spinal Physiotherapy. I thought it would be a good idea to summarise how we currently diagnose and treat the most common person walking through our door with lateral hip pain as medical and anatomical knowledge continues to evolve.…
Read MoreHow to Manage an Achilles Tendon Rupture
Do you have an Achilles Tendon Rupture? The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in the human body. It connects the calf muscles in the back of the leg to the heel bone. When the calf muscles contract (flex) the Achilles tendon pulls on the heel, causing the foot to point. This movement…
Read MoreOsteoporosis & Exercise | Keeping Active the Safe Way
Osteoporosis affects over 1 million Australians! As the population of Australia enters into an “aging” era, the incidence and prevalence for the rate of Osteoporosis is on the rise. Osteoporosis is referred to as ‘silent disease’. This is due to the lack of symptoms until an event such as a fall. Considering this population subset,…
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