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June 2019 -Exercise after pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Regular exercise after pregnancy can: Promote weight loss, Improve your cardiovascular fitness, Strengthen and tone abdominal muscles, Boost your energy level, Relieve stress and Promote better sleep.
However, it is important to follow certain guidelines and ensure a safe return to exercise postpartum. Every woman, every pregnancy and every delivery is different: so return to exercise needs to be tailored to the individual.
June 2019 - Many women experience changes to their weight during the perimenopause and after menopause. Menopause doesn't cause women to gain weight, but it can cause body fat to shift from the hips to the abdomen due to the decrease in oestrogen levels. Weight gain around the stomach is not healthy. It can increase blood pressure and blood fat, and can increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia and some cancers. Maintaining a healthy weight and fitness at this time of life is very important to help reduce the risk of chronic disease.
June 2019 - There are numerous potential health benefits for women who exercise during pregnancy, including better weight control, improved mood and maintenance of fitness levels. Regular exercise during pregnancy can also decrease the risk of pregnancy-related complications such as pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Women at high risk for preterm birth or bleeding during pregnancy, or those who have medical complications such as high blood pressure, may need to avoid exercise, so should seek advice from their obstetrician, general practitioner or midwife.
June 2019 - Incontinence is the accidental or involuntary leakage of urine, faeces or wind. It is a common condition; one in three women who have had a baby, and up to 10% of women who haven't had a baby, have bladder incontinence. There are always ways that incontinence can be improved. Mild symptoms unfortunately tend to worsen over time, so seek help as soon as possible. Know that it's never too late, and you are never too old to improve.
May 2019 - The traditional barbell squat (a.k.a. back squat) is one of the most common exercises performed at the gym and given by physiotherapists as a functional strength exercise.
May 2019 - Tendon pain is a common complaint amongst athletes and active people alike. Tendon pain is usually felt directly over the site of the tendon or where the tendon inserts into the bone. It is often worse with initial movement, then as you warm up it may start to feel better, but by the end of your session it may be worse again. Tendon pain is often worse with dynamic movements such as running and jumping.
May 2019 - Tibial stress syndrome, more commonly known as shin splints is a common complaint for runners and people doing running based sports such as football or netball.This pain can be felt on the inner side of the shinbone is called ‘medial/posterior shin splints’, while the term ‘anterior shin splints’ refers to pain felt on the outer side.
May 2019 - Iliotibial Band (ITB) Friction Syndrome is a common complaint amongst runners and people who play running based sports.The pain is usually felt on the outside of the knee and in a broad area as pictured. The pain will get worse with more activity and is often worse after/the next day
May 2019 - Running is hard work on the body! Add to that, runners are usually keen as green beans and sometimes do a little too much too soon. Our bodies are incredibly adaptive and respond to load. If you go to the gym and pick weights up, your muscles will get stronger.
May 2019 - Humans are designed to run but we all have our own running styles, some prettier than others! There are lots of people who preach different styles of running, whilst some have increased efficiency, there is no perfect technique that has been proven to prevent injury.
May 2019 -There is no denying it: Runners love to run. Whether it’s the sense of freedom and happiness that a solo run though nature gives you, the burn in your muscles after pushing yourself extra hard in today’s session or the sense of achievement from ticking off that next milestone or goal.
May 2019 -Most runners think that to improve their running, they just need to run more. While this is a good start, you need to ensure that your body is strong enough to handle the load you are putting it under. Upon assessment most people with running injuries have muscle weakness or imbalances that are contributing to extra stress being placed on the muscles, tendons and joints.
February 2019 - Hamstring strain injuries continue to be one of the most prevalent injuries seen in athletes involved in sports requiring high speed running/chasing/change or direction. They can also happen traumatically, for example slipping and falling into a “splits” position. Hamstring strains have a very high risk of re-injury, with research showing that up to one third of hamstring strain injuries will recur within the first 4 weeks of returning back to sport.
Dec 2018 - At Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy we see many people who suffer with knee osteoarthritis. It can be extremely disabling and painful, frustrating and tiring! If you tried everything and reached the point where you have had enough and decided on a knee replacement as the next step, then keep on reading.
Oct 2018 - The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body, allowing for a large range of movement. One of the reasons for this mobility is the anatomy of the shoulder joint – a ball (humeral head) joining with a shallow socket (glenoid). While this structure allows for the great degree of shoulder movement we get, it also makes the shoulder an inherently unstable joint meaning that the risk of shoulder dislocation is relatively high in comparison to other joints.
Dec 2018 - The sun is shining. You may want to get into better shape, but don’t want to injure yourself like last time you went on a fitness spree. Here are tips to help.
Dec 2018 - Sciatica is the term given to describe symptoms caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed from spinal nerves exiting the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the back of both legs. Any pain or symptom experienced along this nerve is referred to as ‘sciatica’.
Dec 2018 - You’re definitely are not 24 anymore.
You’ve had 2 kids and after your last pregnancy your body hasn’t been the same.
You’re back at work 4-5 days/week and your weekends are spent racing kids around to different sporting events and birthday parties.
You’re lucky if you get in your 3 exercise sessions each week. Weeknights are full of kid’s homework, dinner and maybe sitting down for an hour to watch your favourite TV show, if you’re lucky!
Nov 2018 - Shin splints is the common name for a condition known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). This is the umbrella term used to describe pain felt in the inner (medial) part of the shin bone (tibia) that is often felt during exercise involving impact loading, for example running and jumping sports such as basketball.
Nov 2018 - With the Summer months comes great weather and the return of cricket season. While training and weekend matches are at the forefront of our minds, it is just as important, if not more so to be mindful of our recovery.
Sept 2018 - Whether you’re a mat monster who competes regularly or hobbyist training for fun there’s no doubt that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) puts a lot of strain on your body. Soft tissue therapy carried out by some one who understands the specific demands that bjj places on your body can be an invaluable part of your recovery.
Sept 2018 - The Melbourne Marathon is only two weeks away! Hopefully you’ve prepared yourself well and are primed and ready to go. Here are three ways you can use massage therapy to make the most of your marathon experience.
Sept 2018 - Ankle sprains are an extremely common sporting injury. Ankle sprains can also be sustained during non-sporting activities such as tripping over a curb or uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, once you have sustained one ankle sprain, there is a very high risk of re-injury. This risk increased with each subsequent injury to the area.
Aug 2018 - At Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy we offer many different types of massage. Two commonly requested modalities are Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage. With so many different treatment options, it is sometimes hard to differentiate between, and decide which option is best for you.