Bunion Surgery: is ‘Keyhole’ or ‘Open’ the better option?
In recent years, there has been an increased utilisation of keyhole surgery among foot and ankle surgeons, and it is now the default technique for many procedures. The Pure Physio…
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery – The Latarjet Procedure
Physiotherapist Hugh Varley looks into the surgical approaches that are taken to addressing this in many of our patients. This surgical procedure is used to improve recurrent shoulder dislocations. First…
Top Tips For Completing the F45 8 Week Challenge and Staying Injury Free
With any workout regime, it’s important to take care of yourself. There are several things you can do to help avoid injury during the 8 week challenge. Check out the…
Should I wear a watch when running at the Melbourne Marathon Festival?
However, in the last couple of decades technological advances have allowed us to access more data than you could imagine from your now not so simple running watch. All runners…
Pre and post event massage: a guide
The types of massage differ greatly from the regular treatments you may be receiving from your physio/massage therapist. Being specific in the particular approach we take depending on the phase…
Getting Started and Building Habits – Part Two
After setting yourself a goal it’s now time we look at what areas of your fitness you need to improve to achieve the aspiration you have for 2020. I will…
Planning to Survive Pre-Season – Part One
As much as we all enjoy the first month or so without our regular routine, it’s about now our focus quickly turns to next year as we start to miss…
Optimising Your Triathlon Bike Fit
The answer largely depends on the event you are training for, though a strong bike leg will always set you up for a strong run and an overall strong performance.…
The Importance of Resistance Training in Running
Running has become an integral part of millions of lives around the world. For many of us who enjoy the benefits of running and the ability to head out and…
Mixed Martial Arts. A growing Sport.
Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) is the world’s fastest growing sport of the last 20 years. This is largely due to the rise of the Ultimate Fighting Championships (UFC) and stars…