Runners Beware of the Over-Stride
Our Rehabilitation Physiotherapist Dave Palmer is also a qualified Run Coach. With years of experience in the field of running he has a few key points to make about the…
Preparing for an overseas marathon
Competing in an overseas event is an exciting challenge, but there are some more things to think about and potential added pressure. It is a great excuse to run somewhere…
Tendons
What is a tendon? A tendon is a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone, creating a pulley system to transfer the energy generated by muscles and produce movement.…
Preventing a Walking Injury
I have listed and described some common injuries below that we often see in the clinic, and symptoms to look out for if you are training for an event. ITB…
What Is Oxytocin?
Commonly been referred to as the love hormone, oxytocin is released as a response to human touch, or when people bond socially. We all know how it feels to hug,…
Vestibular
Our balance is controlled by three main systems – vision, sensation from the body – referred to as proprioception (typically the contact of our feet on the ground) and the…
Sciatica, Piriformis Syndrome & Trigger Points – Just A Pain In The Glute?
What one may not be aware of is that there are different ways that the body can ‘mimic’ sciatica, as it may present itself in a similar pattern. Let me…
February CPD – Running
Ben from Pride Podiatry arranged for Hoka to deliver some of their wear samples and for the team at Brooks to meet us on the day with a large selection…
Are there Benefits for Road Runners Hitting the Trails?
The bottom line is: it sure does! Trail running has gained great momentum in the last decade with good reason. Its does not only provide a sense of freedom and…
Plans to reduce injury risk for Female AFL players
The alarming statistic came out in September last year that female footballers were 9.2 x more likely to tear an ACL in their knee compared to males playing the same…