Does leg length difference matter ?
In summary leg length differences are: very common, 90% of the population have them. hard to accurately assess in a clinic if less than 1cm. May be more relevant in…
Just hop to it …Preventing running injuries with plyometrics
Running is one of the most accessible and popular forms of exercise whether its just for fun and fitness or because some of us love to have a crack at…
The high ankle sprain, your guide to recovery
High ankle sprains or ankle syndesmosis injuries are a relatively common lower limb injury that is often observed in field sports such as AFL or football codes. However it…
What is calcific tendonitis and what can you do for it ?
What is calcific tendonitis ? Calcification in a tendon occurs when calcium deposits accumulate within the tendon structure. The exact cause of tendon calcification is not fully understood and is…
Importance of strength training for tendons
Tendons play a critical role in transmitting forces from muscles to bones, enabling efficient movement and locomotion. The ability of tendons to adapt to mechanical load is essential for their…
Wry neck, is it more than just a stiff neck ?
Wry neck, also known as torticollis, is a condition characterized by pain or stiffness in the neck being resulting in a twisted or tilted neck posture. In this blog, we…
A guide to stress fractures in runners
Stress fractures are a common injury among runners, resulting from repetitive loading and overuse of the bones. These fractures can significantly impact training and performance, often requiring a period of…
Recommendations for exercise during pregnancy.
Recommendations: As long as it is a low risk pregnancy (as most pregnancies are), then 30-60 minutes of moderate intensity exercise is recommended on most if not all days of…
Migraine and headache treatment: The Watson Approach
Headache and migraines are one of the most common disorders suffered today. In this article we explore what is happening with your headache and how we can do to alleviate…
How hard do you have to exercise, is there a magic number?
In a former life I used to throw things, specifically hammers. I did alright but I was always chasing a magic number. That number was 70, well 70 meters and…
Running- what style are you ?
Running is one type of exercise which does have a high prevalence of injury. There are a multitude of symptoms which could occur, including foot, knee, hip and lower back…
Hamstring tears and the top 5 exercises to strengthen them [2022]
How many times have we seen a football player or sprinter pulling up suddenly grasping the back of their leg and pulling up? It’s a pretty common injury, so let’s…
Frozen Shoulder and how you can “let it go”
Frozen shoulder is one of the conditions that is a bit misunderstood about why it happens and what you can do about it. It is not uncommon to see people…
Total Hip Replacements- What you need to know to feel ‘Hip Again’ [2023]
The decision to have a hip replacement is a large one. While hip replacements are quite common, they are definitely not an easy decision to make. So here’s a bit more…
Cadence and running injuries
What is running cadence ? Running injuries can be frustrating injuries. They stop us doing what we love to do and often they seem to come out of nowhere and…
Bone density, osteoporosis and resistance training, what it means for you? [2023]
If you have had your bone density scan, you may be confused by what all the information means. You will often be provided with many graphs, diagrams and numbers; however…
Education and advice for lateral hip pain- what to change.
Here are examples of common positions which can create pain or aggravate symptoms in your lateral hip. If you’re wanting to learn more about the cause you can read more…
Pinched a nerve in your neck ? what you need to know to get better
Anatomy of the nerve in the neck To begin with its worth looking at the anatomy of the neck and the nerves that come from it. Dorsal root ganglion There…
Calf tears: The most important factors for successful recovery (2023)
If you run or play sport the chances are you may have tweaked or pulled your calf. The calf is made up of the gastrocnemius , soleus and plantaris muscles…
Barbell hip thrust: Getting the most from this exercise
Barbell hip thrust has certainly gained a lot of popularity in both the fitness and rehabilitation worlds in recent times. As an exercise is it of any benefit and if…