Physio Blog: Injury and Rehab Advice

Lifting Technique "Never Lift with a Bent Back" - Why Those Words Make me Shudder Back Pain Spinal Physio Exercise Programs Lifting Technique Lifting and bending down to pick things up is probably up there with some of the most common causes of and aggravating factors for back pain out there. So what is the […]

Adductor Strains - A Footballers Worst Nightmare Groin Pain Hip Pain Sports Physio Adductor tendinopathy vs Adductor Strain These two are commonly mixed up but they are quite distinct from each other. The major key difference is that tendinopathy will develop over a long period of time just sitting there in the background. They often […]

What Happens When we Ride into the Training Load “Danger Zone?” Sports Physio Field and Court Rehab Hamstring Injuries Rehab Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. You might meet Tom Cruise, you might meet Kenny Loggins. What we do know is, you WILL increase your risk of injury.Managing the training […]

Hamstring Strains - Frustrating, Recurrent, My process for how I can help you Physio Services Hamstring Strains Sports Physio Strains vs Tears, Same or different things? Strains and tears are the same, the terms may be interchangeable depending upon who I am talking with, but if someone asks if you have a hamstring strain or […]

Freaking Fractures! 11 Common Types and How to Manage Them Physio Services Sports Physiotherapy Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Is a fractured bone the same as a broken bone? Yes, these are exactly the same thing, sometimes we just like to sound fancy by calling these fractures, otherwise, we may […]

What Happens at a Home Physio Visit, and How Is It Different to a Clinic? Physio Services Service Areas Pricing Physio After Surgery Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. If you've only ever seen a physio in a clinic, the idea of a physio turning up at your front door can […]

Sever's Disease: Information for Parents Adolescent Physio Tendinopathy Sports Taping Exercise Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. If your child is limping off the field holding their heel, or walking on their toes after training, Sever's disease is one of the most likely causes. It's common, it's manageable, and in […]

A Physio's Lowdown on Tendinopathies Tendinopathy Exercise Programs Sports Taping Soft Tissue Release Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Tendinopathy or Tendinitis? I swear just about every client I have treated with pain on their tendon has told me they have tendinitis. Firstly, lets answer what tendinitis means. The suffix “it […]

Common Symptoms After ACL Injuries Plus What You Need to be Asking your HealthCare Provider ACL Rehab Knee Pain Rehab Programs Physio After Surgery Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. In our first blog post regarding ACL injuries we covered why and how they typically happen along with the anatomy of […]

Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners: Insertional vs Mid-Portion Tendinopathy Sports Physio Exercise Programs Rehab Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Achilles pain is one of the most common running injuries, but not all Achilles pain is the same. Whether the pain is in the middle of the tendon or right where […]

Frozen Shoulder Explained Shoulder Pain Joint Mobilisations Exercise Programs Physio After Surgery Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Frozen shoulder is one of the most frustrating shoulder problems I see. It's painful, it's stiff, and it takes its time. Understanding what's happening and what to expect makes a big difference to […]

Knee Osteoarthritis: Is Running Bad for Your Knees? Knee Pain Exercise Programs Rehab Programs Physio After Surgery Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. It's one of the most common questions I get asked, usually by someone who has just been told they have "wear and tear" in their knee. The short […]

A Physio’s Perspective on ACL Injuries ACL Rehab Knee Pain Physio After Surgery Exercise Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Busting Myths and Shedding Light on ACL Injuries From a physio's perspective, this graph is terrifying! What we are seeing here is an almost year on year increase in ACL […]

Optimising Working from Home Neck Pain Back Pain Headaches Spinal Physio Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Changing from working in the office to working from home can be a significant change, with such a large number of people now working from home potentially without an optimal office set up. Now […]

Why Load Management can Make or Break your Preseason Sports Physio Adolescent Physio Field and Court Rehab Rehab Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. The Dreaded Offseason Break It is every coaches nightmare, players finish up for the year, they have their Mad Monday or they have a team weekend […]

Returning to Sport After a Shoulder Dislocation Shoulder Pain Sports Physio Field and Court Rehab Physio After Surgery Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. A dislocated shoulder is one of the most painful injuries in sport, and the big question afterwards is always the same: when can I play again, and […]

Tennis Elbow: A Guide to Exercise and the Gym Elbow Pain Tendinopathy Dry Needling Exercise Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Tennis elbow can make gripping a coffee cup painful, let alone a barbell. The good news is that the right kind of exercise is the most effective long-term treatment, […]

Osgood-Schlatter Disease: Information for Parents Adolescent Physio Knee Pain Sports Taping Exercise Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. A sore, bony lump just below the kneecap is one of the most common things I see in active teenagers. Osgood-Schlatter disease can be painful and frustrating, but it's very manageable, and […]

Meniscus Tears: Surgery or Rehab? Knee Pain ACL Rehab Field and Court Rehab Physio After Surgery Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Being told you have a torn meniscus can sound like your knee needs fixing. For many people, though, rehab is the recommended first step, and surgery is saved for […]

Is Non-Surgical Management of ACL Injuries Really a Thing? ACL Rehab Knee Pain Field and Court Rehab Physio After Surgery Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. As we have covered in the previous posts, ACL injuries result in a significant amount of swelling with a quick onset, sensations of looseness, giving […]

Why ACL Injuries Occur and the Anatomy of the Knee ACL Rehab Knee Pain Sports Physio Physio After Surgery Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. ACL ruptures are often referred to as one of the most devastating injuries in sport, this is due to a number of reasons including; risk of […]

Is BFR Training what you need to Enhance Your Rehabilitation? Exercise Programs Physio After Surgery ACL Rehab Rehab Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Blood Flow Restriction Training is Here and it's Here to Stay Can you really get gym level gains with bodyweight or low load exercise? With Blood […]

My Top 5 Stretches for Low Back Pain Back Pain Sciatica & Nerve Pain Spinal Physio Exercise Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Back pain is becoming more and more common. As people are working from home more, our capacity to manage these symptoms has never been easier. Clients can […]

My Top 5 Exercises for Low Back Pain Back Pain Sciatica & Nerve Pain Spinal Physio Exercise Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Exercises for low back pain is often one of the last things my clients want to do. But guess what, it helps you get better faster. Maintaining […]

Training Load is Like Riding a Rollercoaster, just not as Fun Sports Physio Hamstring Injuries Groin Pain Field and Court Rehab Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. If only this rollercoaster ride was as fun as the rides at Theme Parks We all want our athletes to be performing at their […]

5 Keys to the Management of Back Pain Back Pain Sciatica & Nerve Pain Spinal Physio Exercise Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Low back pain is unfortunately one of the most common complaints of musculoskeletal pain in Australia. Coupled with this, there is a trend towards an increase in […]

Gluteal Tendinopathy - It's a Real Pain in the Ass Physio Services Tendinopathy Management Hip Pain Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. What are tendons? Tendons are the link between muscles and bones and allow your bones to move as your muscles contract and relax. They are able to absorb high […]

7 Causes and Best Cures for the Dreaded Muscle Cramps Physio Services Sports Physio Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. What is a cramp? A muscle cramp is a sudden and involuntary contraction of one or more muscles. They can occur randomly at night, or more commonly during or after a […]

Optimising Your Running Technique to Reduce those Frustrating Injuries Physio Services Hip Pain Tendinopathy Hamstring Pain Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Running is just running right? I put on a pair of shoes, some running shorts and a shirt and off I go, there's no need to think about it, […]

The Low Down on Low Back Pain, Part 3: Recovery and Self-Management Physio Services Back Pain Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. The bed rest debate Go back 10 years (and even some GP's and clinicians today) and have an episode of back pain and likely you will be told to […]

The Low Down on Low Back Pain, Part 1: What Causes It? Physio Services Back Pain Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. How common is lower back pain? Low back pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint presenting to GP's in Australia. Research predicts it will affect between 1 in 7 […]

The Low Down on Low Back Pain, Part 2: Diagnosis and Treatment Physio Services Back Pain Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. How is lower back pain diagnosed? Lower back pain is typically diagnosed following a comprehensive subjective and physical assessment by a trained medical professional such as a physiotherapist or […]

Optimising your Rehabilitation of the damned Ankle Sprain Physio Services Ankle Sprains and Injuries Sports Physiotherapy Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. What Is a Sprained Ankle? A sprained ankle is a common term used to describe a ligament injury sustained to either the inside (medial) or outside (lateral) ligaments. Most […]

What Exercise Should I do for Tendinopathy? Physio Services Tendinopathy Sports Physiotherapy Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Why rest is always the wrong answer Most clients who present to me with tendon pain have usually told me a story of "I started training for this event, and I was training […]

Top 5 Mistakes Clients Make Rehabbing a Hamstring Injury Physio Services Hamstring Injuries Sports Physiotherapy Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Hamstring strains cost the sporting community millions of dollars in lost player games year on year, hundreds of researchers worldwide are looking for answers to help reduce the re-injury rates […]

Optimising Exercise Management for ACL Injuries - What you Need to be Doing! Physio Services ACL Physiotherapy Sports Physiotherapy Rehab Programs Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Having a thorough understanding of the rehabilitation process is imperative. Understanding what it should encompass, what it should look like, and how it should […]

Patellofemoral Pain - Isn't that just knee pain? Physio Services Adolescent Injuries Sports Physiotherapy Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Patellofemoral pain is one of the most common presentations of knee pain we see as physiotherapists. But what is it? Is it just a fancy name for knee pain (I feel […]

Plantar Fasciitis - How to make it suck a little bit less Physio Services Tendinopathy Sports Physiotherapy Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. What is plantar fasciitis? Plantar fasciitis is the inflammation and thickening of typically the insertion point at the calcaneus (heel). This can be caused by a number of […]