In recent years, there has been a noticeable surge in the number of individuals joining the running community. Running offers numerous health benefits and is a cheap, time-efficient, and fun (for some) way to improve cardiovascular fitness, bone, and metabolic health. However, it’s essential to prioritise safety and injury prevention, especially for beginners. Nathan Duguid, […]

Performing at a high level requires consideration of load to maximise performance while avoiding injury and thriving. Physiotherapy has an important role to play.

Hey there, fellow runner!   So, you’re preparing for a marathon, huh? Good for you! But wait, before you start ramping up your mileage, let’s talk about the 10% running rule. Yes, yes, we’ve all heard it before – don’t increase your mileage by more than 10% per week. It’s been a staple guideline for runners […]

If you have had an on and off relationship with exercise – now is most definitely NOT the time to give up. Exercise is important for people over 40 because it can help prevent a variety of health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. It can also help improve bone density, which can […]

As the temperature rises and we approach summer, it’s time to get ready for Australia’s favourite summer past time. Backyard Cricket!  Backyard Cricket makes an appearance at every summer BBQ and it’s wise to be up to date on the latest literature in dealing with backyard cricket injuries. Common injuries to avoid when playing backyard […]

Having a desk job does not mean you have to sacrifice your health and fitness. Our team have put together easy exercise options that you can do AT WORK every day. Use natural pauses through your day – say one every 45 minutes to an hour – to do an exercise at your desk, whether […]

Undoubtedly one of the most common types of pain experienced by runners, and others who are physically active is Runner’s Knee. You don’t actually have to be a runner to experience Runner’s Knee, so that is why physios prefer to call it Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS). This term is used to describe a number of […]

As a Physiotherapist with previous experience as a Personal Trainer and Exercise Physiologist, and regular gym goer, it is fair to say that there is great emphasis upon exercise within my treatments. All too frequently in clinic, I am either asked questions along the lines of: “Is shoulder pressing bad for your shoulders?” “Are squats […]

A rotator cuff tear is when the tendon that connects the muscles of the shoulder blade (scapula) to the arm bone (humerus) is partially or fully torn. What is the rotator cuff? The rotator cuff is composed of 4 different muscles: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis. These muscles all have individual actions to […]