Ankle Sprains
What is a Sprained Ankle? A sprained ankle occurs when there is a tear to the ligament fibres of the ankle. Majority of ankle sprains involve the ligaments on...
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What is a Sprained Ankle? A sprained ankle occurs when there is a tear to the ligament fibres of the ankle. Majority of ankle sprains involve the ligaments on...
Read ArticleBack Pain Have you ever-experienced back pain? You’re not alone. Up to 80% of the population is affected from a back injury at some point in their life! Depending...
Read ArticleWhat is Tennis Elbow or Lateral Epicondylalgia? Tennis elbow, accurately known as lateral epicondylalgia, is a common overuse injury of the elbow. Approximately 40% of people will experience tennis...
Read ArticleWith the start of the AFL football season upon us, here are some things that we should be considering in regards to foot health The right shoes An imperative...
Read ArticleDry needling is the treatment of choice for muscle spasms and muscle pattern imbalances. Dry needling or intramuscular stimulation is a technique developed by Dr Chan Gunn and is...
Read ArticleThese are three great stretches for lower back pain, all stretches should be held for 30 seconds and repeated three times. the stretch should just be taken until you...
Read Article1. Shoulder Pain and Injury Shoulder pain and injury is very common. The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in your body. This mobility allows you to move...
Read Article1. When steady, keep your back straight and keep your weight evenly over both feet 2. When picking something up, take a wide stance – feet apart and bend...
Read Article2014 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (07/02/2014) Louise Eddy has returned from the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships which were held in Western Australia. A great time was had...
Read ArticleLindsay On the Front Line! (16/06/2013) Lindsay was in full throttle on Saturday night when the Gold Coast Suns played the Essendon Bombers at Etihad Stadium (Docklands) in Melbourne....
Read ArticleAPA Physiotherapists recommend that school children should wear a backpack that weights no more 10% of their body weight. Research shows that 61% of children age 12-17 years carried...
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