Can Worn Out Shoes Cause Back & Knee Pain?
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Did you know that poor or worn-out footwear can contribute to pain and injury throughout the body? Most of us tend to overestimate the lifespan of our shoes - to the detriment of our feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower backs. Read more
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Most Common Crossfit Injuries | How To Stay Injury Free
Monday, February 11, 2019
Since its impactful entrance into the fitness world, CrossFit has grown in popularity at an unparalleled rate, now being recognized worldwide. In this article, we will be outlining the most common CrossFit injuries, why they occur and how you can prevent them. Read more
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Treatment Options
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
So you've ruptured your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)? Chances are you did it skiing or playing soccer or oztag or in some other activity that challenged the stability of your knee. If you want to continue performing these activities, chances are you will need to have surgery to repair / replace your ACL. Read more
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I ruptured my ACL. Do I need surgery?
Monday, February 4, 2019
In this article we discuss Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries and whether surgery is always the best option. Read more
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Choosing The Right School Bag | A Physiotherapists Guide
Friday, February 1, 2019
School's back! It is time for the little ones to return to their buildings of learning and get going on growing up. They grow up so fast each year, that we tend to forget how far they have come. It is also the time when school bags are at their heaviest. It is also the time when new shoes can cause a lot of trouble. Read more
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Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club - A gem of Penrith
Thursday, January 24, 2019
I was lucky enough to play a round of golf at the beautiful Glenmore Heritage Valley Golf Club. This article explains my experience there. Read more
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Sprinters Prehab | Get More out of Your Legs While Avoiding Injury
Sunday, January 20, 2019
Prehab, or prehabilitation, is an exercise program or routine aimed to strengthen your body in various ways to prevent injuries before they occur. Prehab aids in strength, mobility, balance, range of motion and coordination in order to prepare your body for sports specific movement and avoid injury. Read more
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Difference Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia
Saturday, January 19, 2019
One of the most common questions is what is the difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Both of these conditions can show the same symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and even depression. However, these conditions are not the same and cannot be treated in the same way. Read more
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Stress Fractures in Runners
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Stress fractures are, in a lot of ways a runner's worst nightmare. Bone injuries are painful and force you to take time away from what you love to do,¶ run! Plus, stress fractures caused by running are most common in the feet, legs and ankles and are exacerbated by simple everyday activities like walking and standing Read more
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The ins and outs of ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) graft options - the pro and cons of graft choice
Monday, January 14, 2019
In this article I outline the most common ACL graft types, some less common graft types and a graft type that is still in the experimental stage. We also talk through the pros and cons of each graft type, Read more
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