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8 Best Ways to Avoid Running Injuries
With the City2Surf (thankfully) behind us for another year, all of you brave runners out there are busy looking at the calendar to see what is next. The days are getting longer and the temperature is finally into double digits. Dusting off those running shoes is now moving to the forefront of the minds of…
Work 4 Significance Day 2015
Yesterday was Work4Significance Day and our participation in this yearly event was featured in the Canberra Times. Work4Significance Day is where participating clinics raise much needed funds for the SOS Health Foundation. Monies raised will support the provision of physiotherapy and related health services for homeless and disadvantaged Australians in urban and remote areas. The event…
5 Reasons & Ways to Improve Your Healthy Habits for Father’s Day
Middle aged men, I call out to you. Have you ever said: – “I used to be able do that…” – “I’ve officially retired from all sport” – “I don’t have time for that anymore” – “That looks way too hard!” In the 21st century the population of Australia is aging and people are…
Cecilia Brennan: Our Podiatrist in Canberra City
Good news for Canberra city, there is now a podiatrist centrally located in the Melbourne building and to celebrate I am offering a FREE 10 minute, no strings attached, podiatry pre-assessment to current and new clients. My name is Cecilia Brennan and I’m a podiatrist who has just expanded my services into Civic. I work…
Santa Speedo Shuffle for Cystic Fibrosis
On Sunday 26th July 2015 the fourth annual Santa Speedo Shuffle for Cystic Fibrosis ACT was held at Lake Burley Griffin. This year was the biggest the CF Association of the ACT had ever seen with over 70 Santas committed to fundraising and parading around the lake in red speedos and a Santa hat, for…
17 Safe Lifting Tips: August is Tradies Health Month
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has declared August as Tradies National Health Month. Throughout August we are focusing on educating tradies on the importance of full body health & safety. All month, Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy will promote body health and safety tips for all of our clients, including our tradies. So in the spirit of…
Orthotic Recalls: Do you need to have your orthotics reassessed or refurbished?
Why do I Need my Orthotics Reviewed? One motto we work by at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy is ‘prevention is better than cure’. If we can prevent a problem from occurring we can save you time, energy and money while reducing your chance of pain and physical inactivity. Just like getting your car serviced, an…
Canberra Times Feature: Proposed London Circuit Carpark Closure
Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy was featured recently in the Canberra Times in response to letter of concern written to government. This abridged article highlights our concern, along with many other business owners in the Melbourne Building, of the governments’ plans to close the London Circuit Carpark adjacent to the Melbourne Building. The carpark has been earmarked to be…
5 Steps for Instant Relief from Migraines & Headaches
Headaches and migraines can affect all of the population. Based on overseas research, it is estimated by the Headaches Australia Organisation that there are up to seven million tension-type headache sufferers (36% for men and 42% for women) and up to three million migraine sufferers in Australia. Headaches and migraines can affect your home life,…
Charitable Works: Physiotherapy in Nepal
In November 2014, as part of our Charitable Works Program at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy, I was privileged to be involved in the Nepal Friendship Project, helping deliver physiotherapy services and training to a wide range and great number Nepalese people in a small village region of Nepal.
Taping: How to Tape Your Ankle, Knee or Plantar Fasciitis
Many injuries benefit from taping for support and improved muscle activation for positional changes. However, an accurate diagnosis is the key, as different injuries require different taping techniques even in the same body part. So if you have an injury, you should see a physiotherapist at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy and your physio will demonstrate…
5 compelling reasons for using a sit-stand desk.
In a previous article we discussed the benefits of having your workstation correctly set up to minimise the risk of workplace injury due to poor posture and repetitive physical stress. While correct sitting posture is beneficial, sitting all day is not. In this article I’ll be covering the following 5 compelling reasons to start using…