Ultrasounded guided injection   Injection therapy, specifically steroid injections such as cortisone, have been around for a long time in the treatment of soft tissue injuries such as tendons and…

Battle ropes are probably more associated with either the world of crossfit or functional training. However this form of fitness training has significant implications in maintaining fitness in lower limb…

We often hear about children complaining of growing pains, but what are they really? Growing pains are quite common for children and teenagers, especially those who are quite active. During…

When thinking about reaction time we probably associate it with sprinters reacting to the gun at the start of a race or football players quickly evading a tackle or getting…

There is a certain irony in this blog in that i am the least flexible or diligent stretcher ! My intentions are there but my actions certainly are not. Stretching…

Returning to the gym or exercise after a period away often results in a in generalised ache and discomfort in the muscle groups used. This phenomena is often referred to…

With corona virus restrictions slowly easing, it seems we may get to participate in some sports this year! This is great for everyone, but mainly for us physio’s as everyone…

“The most wonderful things about Tiggerz is Tiggerz are wonderful things. Their heads are made of rubber their tails are made of springs” 5 reasons to introduce skipping into your…

Hamstring injuries are one of the most common muscle injuries seen in sport that involves some form of maximal speed running. As such there has been a lot of interest…

How many times have we seen a football player or sprinter pulling up suddenly grasping the back of their leg and pulling up ? Are hamstring tears serious injuries ?…

Before we start these are the 5 things you need to know: Very common condition affecting most individuals at some time in their life. May be a normal part of…

The human foot is a very complex and intricate structure that has to perform many different functions often in extremely short spaces of time. When we stand it is our…

In our last 2 posts in this series we looked at; The mechanisms of injury, early stage treatment and surgery. The importance of pre hab and the first 5-6 weeks…

ROUTINE • Stay in routine! Treat your week like a normal work week, especially if you have to work from home. This will help you to not only establish healthy…

This is probably one of the most common lower limb injuries seen in the clinic and also one of the post poorly self managed injuries we see. What seems like…

Physiotherapy and exercise physiology management via telerehabilitation has been around for many many years. I recall in 2006 being involved in a study at the University of Queensland that tested…

Limited evidence exists to support the claim that exercise suppresses the immune system. Exercise per se does not heighten the risk of opportunistic infections. Exercise can strengthen the immune responses…

Physiotherapy is still considered an ‘Essential Service’ and we are happy to continue to treat our community’s injuries; let’s keep each other safe while we go about that. We want…

Did you know that headaches and migraines can be treated successfully by a physiotherapist? What causes headaches and how can they be treated? Several factors can trigger a headache or…

Time to have a look at what’s needed in your first phase of your gym based ACL rehab journey. Completion of an intensive 5-6 week exercise program can help determine…