A trend in Australian culture has evolved over the last 25 years that encourages a high rate of young children participating in sporting and physical activity programmes. Although the health benefits of sports participation is well understood, too much...
Exercise is a vital part of everyone’s life - without it, a serious toll could be taken on our health. Whether you choose to exercise through visiting the gym, walking, cycling, running, or taking part in sports, there are risks involved. Intense exercise,...
Netball is one of the most popular team sports in Australia. Its quick-firing action and heated competition make it a blast to play and watch - but also put the athletes at risk of injury.
In fact, Netball injuries represent 7% of adult and 4% of child...
An ache in the forearm or elbow. A nagging pain. A weaker grip, or intermittent discomfort when you swing, lift or otherwise use your forearm. These can all be signs of tennis elbow (lateral epiconcylitis) - an overuse injury common in racquet sports...
Massive tackles. Diving catches. Planned (and unplanned) collisions. All the things that make Australian Rules Football worth playing also make it unpredictable - particularly for the complex and delicate shoulder joint.
Whether you play professionally...
Running is widely regarded as one of the most popular forms of exercise for many reasons. You can do it anywhere in the world, you don’t need to rely on other team members to help you do it, and once you’ve set down the initial cost of a good pair...
From a young age, Aussies learn to love football. We play it in the streets when we’re kids, with our mates in school or after work, and some of us even manage to make it professionally. We love the footy for its exciting, high contact action, but with...
It goes without saying that pregnancy is extremely taxing on a woman’s body, and during pregnancy, an array of aches, pains, and discomfort can come to light.
While many people believe that physiotherapy is reserved for people who have undergone...
Pilates and Clinical Pilates may sound like two sides of the same coin, but in reality they offer several differences in practice, and application. These differences mean that some people will be more suited to standard Pilates, while others would benefit...
Ankle Sprains - The Basics
Ankle sprains are common, especially for people who play sports, and it is easy injury to identify when you are suffering from one. Most ankle sprains are caused by a rapid shift in movement when your foot is planted firmly...