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August 2021 - Shoulder pain - something that nobody wants to experience. Unfortunately, life requires us to use your shoulders and arms for activities every day.
August 2021 - This is a question we heard from a patient seeking treatment for their own injuries. It’s really hard to see someone you care about in pain and not able to do what they’d like to do.
July 2021 - The hamstring group is made up of three muscles on the posterior part of your thigh. The function of the hamstrings is to extend the hip and flex the knee.
June 2021 - You’re training for that big event, almost beating your personal record or you’re just enjoying your exercise regime as it is. Then you feel this deep nagging pain in your groin or hip area and a fear flashes before you - what could it be?
February 2021 - We live in a world where all of us want to be the best that we can be - the best mother, father, employee, friend and sportsman. When it comes to sports - we push ourselves and persevere through hard training with the goal of improving our physical performance.
March 2021 - Orthopedic operations include ligament repair of the knee, rotator cuff repairs, management of dislocations, meniscus surgeries, hip scopes as well as total knee and total hip replacements. These are just a few examples - there are plenty more.
May 2021 - Joint injuries are very common sports injuries and usually involve the joint being stretched past its normal range of movement. This can result in the ligaments, muscles/tendons and joint capsule being overstretched or even torn.
March 2021 - Your Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a ligament that runs down the inside of the knee. This ligament connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). It supports and protects the knee from being pushed inwards.
March 2021 - As Victorians, we love nothing more than getting down to the beach. The start of Autumn means a change in the weather patterns and winds, and this means ideal surfing conditions, that culminate in the Bells Beach Pro.
March 2021 - The first few weeks coming out of lockdown unfortunately saw an unpleasant trend. Physios were seeing an increase of people with foot pain, that when further investigated turned out to be stress fractures.
March 2021 - It’s not uncommon for golf to be seen as a low impact sport that poses more as a mental challenge than it does physical. However anyone who has endured 3-4 hours on a golf course (particularly the first game back in a while) can appreciate waking up the next day with pain from your shoulders to the tips of your feet.
April 2021 - Yes, you do! You invest so much of your time and energy into your training program, coaching and sporting equipment. Why wouldn’t you invest in the one thing that makes you move - your muscles….? One of the biggest reasons to get a sports massage is to help your muscles, tendons and joints move through their optimal range of motion and subsequently leading you perform at your best!
June 2021 - The traditional barbell squat (back squat) and deadlift are two of the most common exercises performed at the gym and routinely given by physiotherapists as a functional strength exercise.
October 2021 - When you sustain an injury playing sport your priority is to do everything you can to get back out there. When you see a physio they will diagnose your injury, estimate the timeline of recovery and give you the necessary tools to help you return to sport.
June 2021 - Do I need to strength train?
Strength training is often overlooked as a key part of a runner’s training. It is especially important after an injury due to the decreased capacity of the injured area as a result of time off running and the injury itself.
February 2021 - Finding a physio to work with after an injury can be a big investment. You want to ensure they are going to give you the best possible care in order to get you back to your sport. To help you through this, we have put together the top 5 things your physio should do to help you return to sport after injury.
August 2021 - A quad strain is an injury to the muscles in the front of the thigh, occurring typically during sprinting, decelerating, suddenly changing direction, or kicking.
May 2021 - The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) is one of the stabilisers of the knee joint to prevent excessive movement. It is typically injured if the knee excessively twists when turning to change direction or hyper-extension of the knee if it straightens too far. Usually, this injury happens during non-contact incidents during sport but can also happen due to contact when other forces push the knee into these positions.
February 2021 - A high ankle sprain is what is sometimes referred to, when there has been an injury to the ankle “syndesmosis”. A syndesmosis injury affects the structures that hold the end of the tibia and fibula together, just above the ankle joint, and can be a very disabling and painful condition, and can take longer to recover than a standard lateral ankle sprain injury.
February 2021 - In the clinic we often hear patients say, ‘I don’t run anymore because I’ve been told it will give me Arthritis’… Or ‘my doctor/surgeon has said I can’t run anymore because I have arthritis’.
Many of these patients are or have previously been avid runners and running is a big part of their lives. So….do they need to stop running?
February 2021 - We live in a world where participating in sporting activities is a big part of many peoples lives.
According to the Australian Department of Health, more than 90% of adults have an interest in sports and roughly 11 million adults participate in sports each year along with 3 million children.
January 2021 - “Impingement” of the hip is formally known as Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS). It is a problem in the hip joint where extra bone growth causes pain during movement and it is one of the more common injuries that present at the clinic.
January 2021 - Lower back pain is never a fun time - it impairs your work, family time, exercise routine and even the ability to do simple tasks such as getting dressed or cleaning the house.
December 2023 - It's that time of the year where those of us who live in the southern hemisphere are getting ready to show off those summer bodies we’ve been working on all winter.
September 2016 - We visit physiotherapy clinics for a variety of reasons. It may be muscular problems or other conditions. But what is physiotherapy and what are the benefits? Here's a brief overview.
August 2021 - Back pain is common among adults however the pain can be alleviated with specialised back physiotherapy. Back pain may range from mild to severe and can be caused by a variety of things.
October 2016 - A remedial massage is the recommended treatment when you are experiencing long-lasting pain. It involves the assessment of muscles, tissues and such in order to relieve the pain. The aim of this massage is to address muscle tension using a treatment plan to reposition any misaligned bones or joints, and improve the blood flow to the affected areas.
April 2022 - If you’re having problems improving your flexibility, you may need physiotherapy treatment or advice. Even if you are regularly stretching, the desired results may not be possible if you’re unable to identify the exact problem and therefore enact an appropriate remedy.
November 2016 - Physiotherapy exercises provide the proper correction and enhancement our bodies need. Having the right partner send us in the right direction, assists with better health.For the right evaluation and recommended set of exercises that target your problem areas, see your local physio.
April 2022 - Are you in pain and considering physiotherapy but a friend suggests you see their chiropractor while your mother insists on a visit to an osteopath? Their suggestions are well-meaning. All professions aim to ease you of your pain and help your body work better with their own philosophies, techniques and focus.
December 2021 - Are you looking to improve your core strength, flexibility and balance? Then you should consider clinical Pilates with a Melbourne professional. Designed to be a safe, simple and effective form of exercise, Pilates can be done by anyone from those recovering from an injury, pregnant women, people who suffer chronic joint pain, or for those wanting to strengthen their core and spine.
Jan 2024 - Find out why it's old school thinking to just cortisone a tennis elbow condition, and learn about the current best research evidence.
December 2016 - ACL physiotherapy is treatment targeted at the ACL or anterior cruciate ligament. Athletes in particular are very prone to injuring their knee, particularly the ACL, which functions to stabilise the joint. This usually occurs when excessive stress is placed on the knee, stretching the ligament beyond its limits.
January 2017 - The back provides support to the body whether you live an active or sedentary lifestyle. The more active you are, the more support your back needs but inactivity can also result in back problems. To maintain the muscle mass and strengthen it, regular exercises are needed.
February 2017 - Physiotherapy, which is commonly called physical therapy in other countries, is a branch of science that primarily deals with physical medicine and physical rehabilitation. The process involves the use of mechanical movements and force to remediate impairments and help promote function, mobility, and quality of life.
February 2017 - Deep tissue massage therapy is one of the most common types of massage in Melbourne, and involves applying firm and deep pressure with fingers, thumbs and elbows. The deep, slow strokes and friction help reach deeper layers of muscles and fascia aiding in the release chronic muscle tension
March 2017 - Officially recognised as the FIA Formula One World Championship, F1 or Formula One is nothing less than highest class of top-flight single-seat auto racing – which explains the drivers’ susceptibility to back pain and neck injuries – and is mandated by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA).
March 2017 - Prior to getting started with a new physical regime, it’s we recommend setting an appointment with your doctor or physio. A credible doctor or physio in Melbourne should be able to provide you with advice, support, and a comprehensive medical check-up before you start any new physical activity program.
April 2017 - In recent years, more and more women are recognising the benefits of obstetric (pregnancy) massage in Melbourne. It was once perceived as a form of alternative therapy, however it has become an increasingly popular way for women to reduce pregnancy discomfort. Research has shown that this type of massage is beneficial for pregnant women as it provides a number of health benefits.
April 2017 - Running is one of the most common exercises and has range of health benefits, however it can also lead to issues which your local physio can help with. People run for various reasons such as improving their fitness or losing weight, but just how good is it for the body?
July 2017 - We are heading into the heart of marathon season and are rapidly approaching the Run Melbourne Marathon. There are common mistakes that new and old runners make in the lead up to events,. The Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy Running staff have decided to share some tips and tricks to keep you running well, and injury free, leading into your event.
July 2017 - One of the most common questions we receive at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy is "how much training/ running can I do before I am going to break/ get injured/ re- injure or fall apart?" . Up until the last few years, this has been a tricky question to answer.
July 2017 - Liam Robinson, APA Sports Physiotherapist at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy, talks about his recent time away as lead physiotherapist for the Georgia u20s rugby union squad during the recent World Rugby Under 20s Championships in Tbilisi, Georgia.
July 2017 - Over the past ten years, there seems to have been an increase in discussion about running style and how this can influence a runners pain and performance.
August 2017 - Functional training has gained increasing popularity in the fitness industry with focus on exercising and loading the body in functional movement patterns over the more traditional isolated exercises and machines. Functional movement patterns replicate normal day to day movements, loading the body in the way that it was designed to
September 2017 - Are you someone that has been dealing with ongoing and persistent pain? There is a wide range of information on ‘doctor google’ that will attribute this pain to different anatomical structures and injuries.
One of the most important things to realise about ongoing pain is that pain does not necessarily mean tissue damage or injury. Pain is only an output of the brain.
October 2017 - A regular sports massage can ease the pains of a heavy work load on the bike during the long rides.
The active season has truly begun, and for the die-hard cyclist out there the long rides are becoming more testing. A remedial, or sports massage, becomes one of the most asked for treatments in the practice.
August 2021 - Sports Physios with a special interest in physiotherapy for tennis elbow pain & other tennis injuries. Book at our Essendon or Blackburn clinic.