The weather has warmed, and the beach is calling your name! We bet you’ve already dusted off your surfboard, and have been carving the waves up. As a surfer, the contact between your feet and the board is essential for you to be able to ride the wave. Unfortunately, foot and ankle injuries are one… Continue Reading»
With the summer holidays arriving, many of us will be taking to the beaches and heading to the outback for leisurely strolls. With increased walking comes an increased risk of developing Plantar Fasciitis. What is it?Your plantar fascia is a tight band of tissue that runs along the sole of your foot. It starts… Continue Reading»
Stress can cause both a physical and/or mental responses, and is a normal reaction that many people experience when change or challenges occur in their lives. The past two years have been incredibly stressful for many of us, and it’s important to look after ourselves. There are times that stress can be a positive thing such… Continue Reading»
Do you have shoulder pain? Well it could be an impingement! There are a number of different conditions which can cause shoulder pain, but today we will cover shoulder impingement. What is shoulder impingement?Your rotator cuff muscles, which stabilise the shoulder, have tendons that run through a narrow space at the top of your shoulder… Continue Reading»
The silly season is ramping up, and we’re sure your schedule is jam packed after the year that has been. But, have you scheduled in your sleep? Sleep is defined as a condition of body and mind in which the nervous system is relatively inactive, the eyes closed, the postural muscles relaxed, and consciousness practically suspended.… Continue Reading»
As different sports evolve, becoming faster and more physical, ACL injuries are on the rise. Australian cricketer Georgia Wareham, AFL player Josh Bruce, and Australian netballer Keira Austin are a couple that come to mind who have recently suffered ACL injuries while participating in their respective sport. With the rise of ACL injuries, many sports have introduced… Continue Reading»
Cricket season is about to hit full swing for the summer. Did you know that Cricket can present a plethora of injuries should you not warm up correctly? Today we are going to touch on the most common injuries cricket can present, and how they can best be avoided. Spoiler alert – it’s mostly by… Continue Reading»
The weather is warming and we know your toes just want to break free, ours sure do! But, did you know your average summer shoe doesn’t have the support your feet truly deserve. Reach for the wrong summer shoes and your feet may be looking like this! Generally speaking, it is difficult to add support to summer… Continue Reading»
With restrictions easing, gym doors reopening and sport returning, it’s important to take it easy when participating in physical activity! Although you may have kept active with long strolls or an early morning run, an interruption to your normal routine means that you won’t be at the level of fitness or strength you were at… Continue Reading»
Last week we covered workstation sectioning, this week let’s look at your posture while using it! How we sit or stand at our desk, and the manner in which we use our keyboard and mouse, all play a part in the reduction of potential injury. Poor sitting or standing can cause pain in the back and/or… Continue Reading»
