Blogs
December 2019 - Following on from last weeks blog, today we share three tips for optimising your technique and getting started with running. It’s easier to get yourself into good technique now, than to try to retrain these things months int a programme! Trying to think about too many things at once can be overwhelming, so here are some of the most common issues we see with running technique.
January 2020 - Lateral Hip Pain is a painful condition that affects the outside of the thigh. Pain is often felt deep inside the buttock/hip region, and can radiate into the bony part of your outside thigh (greater trochanter), or in severe cases radiate down the outside and front of the thigh into the knee. The condition is also known as Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome, Glute Med Tendinopathy, Hip Bursitis, Greater Trochanter Bursitis and Trochanteric Bursitis. They are all the same condition.
February 2020 - No one likes to be forced off the bike by injury or pain. Yet this is something that many cyclists will face. The good news? Every cycling injury can be treated! Here are some of the most common complaints we see and how to fix them.
February 2020 - No one likes to be forced off the bike by injury or pain. Yet this is something that many cyclists will face. The good news? Every cycling injury can be treated! Here are some of the most common complaints we see and how to fix them.
February 2020 - Ankle Sprains are one of the most common sporting injuries and one of the most common reasons a person will attend ED or see a GP. Whilst a vast majority occur during sports, the ankle can ‘roll’ innocuously whilst walking on uneven surfaces, slipping on stairs or a gutter, or whilst having a boogie on the dancefloor during a night out!
February 2020 - I remember the days of the fitness industry of the mid-2000’s when I started to do exercise for my own injury management and weight loss, and signed up to my first gym. Gyms were practically all the same, people focused mainly on upper body and ‘traditional bodybuilding’ exercises, people used to read bodybuilding magazines and the whole industry seemed to be more focused on supplements than anything else. Fast forward to 2020 and now there are all sorts of different gyms with different forms of training: F45, Crossfit and powerlifting probably being the main popular ones. While bodybuilding magazines and supplements still exist on a less in-your-face scale, thankfully the world has shifted focus to functional training with movements which more accurately approximate real-life movements and activities rather than just ‘getting big’.
February 2020 - As cyclists, we are always looking for ways to improve and get faster. Depending on ability and the time of year, typical cycling training may consist of about 90% long slow endurance training on the bike and 10% intensity sessions. This balance allows cyclists to maximise their aerobic capacity and then improve their anaerobic threshold resulting in each cyclist reaching their full potential.
February 2020 - With each version, the legs are passive and the trunk is relatively still with the shoulders moving a weight overhead and back down. This is great for isolating specific muscle groups of the shoulder but not at all functional, as we instinctively move and use our feet, knees, hips and trunk to assist us when we have to move heavier weights above our heads in general living. Therefore it is important to engage the rest of our bodies when we practice lifting weights at the gym.
February 2020 - In this blog we will outline what remedial massage therapy can provide you with, some self care options that work with massage therapy and most importantly how it can improve your health and well being. So let’s get started!
March 2020 - It’s a common question that teenagers and their parents ask. Active teenagers who play sports are commonly under pressure to improve and find an edge in some way, especially those who play a relatively high level and hope to play elite sport in the future. Many teenagers are also interested in improving their physical fitness and making healthy changes in their body composition. At the same time, parents are typically concerned about strength training during the teenage years and whether it potentially impairs growth. So the question remains - Is it safe for teenagers to lift weights?
April 2020 - The rapid development of this pandemic has left a lot of us feeling stressed, afraid and practicing social isolation and social distancing. Your gym may be close, you may not be doing your regular walk.
April 2020 - Have you recently taken up a new class and are finding your wrists are getting painful?
Are you having to take frequent breaks in your plank or down dog?
You’re not alone!
April 2020 - In this blog we will outline what the condition Sciatica is and how it is felt throughout the body. We will provide you with some self care tips and treatment options that will assist you with any discomfort you may be feeling. So let’s get started!
April 2020 - Coronavirus got you hunkered down at home? It’s likely you are much less active at the moment than you usually are. Each week we see new cases of acute and chronic injuries which are directly related to a lack of activity and a sedentary lifestyle. Here are 8 reasons why you should stay active - some of which you may not have been aware of!
April 2020 - “Telehealth” has been a buzzword in the media lately and you may be wondering what it is and whether your low back injury may be appropriate for it. Telehealth is the provision of health services through information and communication technology. For Physiotherapy and most other health services, this translates to online consultations. Check out the Google trends for “telehealth” and “telehealth physiotherapy” from January 1st 2020 to April 1st 2020:
April 2020 - Frozen Shoulder is also known as Adhesive Capsulitis, which is a joint condition. When evaluating this condition, allied health practitioners may find a distinct reduction in range of motion of the glenohumeral joint (shoulder) through a clinical assessment.
June 2020 - The most common type of “rolled ankle”, or ankle sprain, involves the ankle turning outwards whilst the sole of the foot turns inwards, which puts stress on, and stretches, the ligaments on the outside of the ankle.
May 2020 - Wry Neck can sometimes be referred to as “Torticollis.” It is a neck condition that involves the muscles and nerves being damaged, stiff or painful. The muscles that surround the neck spasm, causing pain and limiting a person's range of motion (movement). With a wry neck, it is common to find the top of the head tilting to one side and the chin moving out to the opposite side.
June 2020 - No one likes having to take time off from their sports due to injury. However, this is something that many netball players will face. The good news? Every netball injury can be treated! Here are some of the most common complaints we see and how to fix them.
Aug 2020 - The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in Victoria, have made it very clear that, during stage 4 lock down restrictions, you should still seek the healthcare you need. You are still allowed to get the physiotherapy care you need during stage 4 lock down.
July 2020 - We see a lot of ankle sprains or “rolled ankles” here at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy. Once our patients come to see us in the clinic, we often hear “I didn’t know what to do straight after I rolled it. Should I stretch it? Should I rest? Should I apply ice even the day after?” Following on from last weeks blog, here we will discuss the best way to manage your ankle sprain as soon as it happens and get yourself on the road to recovery before even seeing your Physio!
August 2020 - During the first lockdown, you were likely motivated to jump into an online running program, or maybe you just started running without much of a plan. Maybe you’ve been running 5 times per week for your sanity, or you just want to be able to run 3km, or you might even be training for a marathon. Regardless of your running ability, we have seen many, many running injuries in the clinic during this time. Most of these have been as a result of simple mistakes that can be hard to identify when you’re planning your own running. Read on for the 5 biggest mistakes we’ve seen, and how to avoid them.
July 2020 - “Do I need physiotherapy when I feel pain in my feet or ankles?” If that’s the question on your mind right now, we’d recommended you see a physiotherapist for an assessment. This is because the structure of our feet is very complex with each foot being made up of 26 tiny bones. Also, there are more than 100 ligaments, not including the joints, tissues and tendons. As a result, this complexity allows us to walk, run and perform other physical activities. However, because of the many possible movements of the feet, they can be prone to overload in one region, which can cause you pain. Therefore, by doing a few simple exercises you can keep your feet moving well and feeling good.
August 2020 - Are you a runner, hiker or walker who has been trying to increase your training but have suffered pain on the outside of the knee? This frustrating pain may be due to the ITB!