Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are most commonly musculoskeletal conditions. However, have you ever noticed that people who have undergone an ACL reconstruction typically experience a second ACL surgery later on? We are going to tell you a possible reason why…Individuals with ACL injuries or those who have had surgery on their ACL have been …
You probably don’t pay it much attention, but your spine is the part of your body which holds the show together. Comprising thirty-three individual bones stacked on top of each other, the spine provides the main support for your skeletal system while housing and protecting the vitally important spinal cord. Allowing you to stand and …
With summer just around the corner, many of us are gearing up for our favourite summer sports. Whether it’s surf lifesaving, tennis, little nippers, cricket, or simply getting back into running and swimming, it’s important to prepare your body properly to reduce the risk of injury and perform at your best.How can you prepare your body for …
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Beach sports season is fast approaching here on the Northern Beaches. Surfers, beach volleyball players, frisbee enthusiasts, and runners will flood the sand. Playing on sand feels good, but it places unique physical demands on your body. These sandy, uneven surfaces force your muscles, joints, and balance systems to work harder. You’ll jump, twist, sprint, …
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Get Ready for Little Athletics This September! Spring is around the corner, which means so is the start of the 2025 to 2026 Little Athletics season! With registrations opening and excitement building, now’s the perfect time to prepare your young athletes for a safe, fun, and rewarding season. What Is Little Athletics? Little Athletics is a fun, …
One of the things all runners want to do is to reduce injuries and reduce time away from running.A recent study compared three programs to reduce lower limb injuries in runners. The three programs were;1. hip and core strength group2. ankle and foot strength group3. static stretching groupResults found that doing 20 to 35 minutes of …
Tendon pain in young athletes, particularly during high-growth years, is a common but often misunderstood issue. A new study led by physiotherapist Sam Blanchard has shown that customising exercises based on how each athlete’s muscles and tendons work together can make a big difference. In fact, this approach reduced knee pain by two-thirds in a …
Sprains and Strains are common injuries that can happen to almost any body part. Some of the more common areas they can occur are the ankles, wrists, and knees.Sprain and Strain both mean the same thing…which is a pull or tear to the body part. However, a Sprain is when this pulling/tearing occurs in a ligament or joint …
Running is currently on brand! And marathons are a great way to showcase your training and stay on track. So as a physiotherapy clinic, we are bringing you some advice on how to prepare and train for a marathon!1. Training plan with Optimal LoadingThe average timeline to prepare for a marathon is 3 months, however, …
DOMS stands for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness and is muscle pain you can experience typically a day or two after a workout. The soreness is usually at its worst 24 to 48 hours after exercise, however, it can linger for as long as 3 to 5 days.DOMS is the result of multiple microscopic tears in your muscle fibres …
