Massage itself is one of the oldest forms of manual therapy, used across cultures for thousands of years, and today remedial massage is often one of the most sought treatments for pain, stiffness and to help athletes perform or recover. Unlike a relaxation massage, remedial massage is a targeted, assessment-driven treatment aimed at specific muscles,…
The SportsFit Cup is ON! Forget the AFL finals or World Cup, the biggest sporting event at SportsFit is happening right here in the clinic!We’re launching the inaugural SportsFit Cup. A 10-week battle of skill, precision, creativity, luck and, most importantly, bragging rights. What is the SportsFit Cup? Each week, our team will take on…
Sever’s Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis): Heel Pain in Active Kids That Shouldn’t Be Ignored A parent’s guide to heel pain in growing children and young athletes. Is your child complaining of heel pain after sport? If they play football, soccer, basketball, netball, athletics or gymnastics and have gradually developed pain at the back or underside of…
Is study contributing to neck pain, headaches or back pain? You’re not alone! As students enter exam time, it’s common to spend hours in the same sustained (and often undesirable) posture while reading, typing or writing. A combination of reduced physical activity, increased stress, reduced sleep quality and sustained sedentary postures can all contribute to…
Salmon, Asparagus & Farro Bowl Nutritionist Issy White has chosen this vibrant farro and salmon bowl to make the most of spring’s fresh produce. The salmon is gently poached in a miso-infused broth with tender asparagus and sautéed leeks, giving you a light but satisfying one-pot meal. This bowl brings together three great spring ingredients….
Back pain is one of the more common issues we see in junior and adult athletes across Glen Iris, Malvern East, and Ashburton. Whether you’re a fast bowler, cheerleader, footballer, runner, or weekend warrior, the demands of training and competition can place significant stress and load on the spine. This comprehensive guide explains why back…
Navicular Stress Fracture: Why That Midfoot Pain Could End Your Season If you’ve been feeling a nagging ache across the top or inside of your midfoot during running, and someone has told you it’s “just tightness” or an angry tendon — I implore you: think again. Many athletes come to SportsFit Physio and Health for…
A Tailored Mobility Class In Glen Iris Mobilise with Mo is a series of dynamic exercise classes delivered by our clinical myotherapist Mo. These mobility classes are running weekly from September 2026. Designed to enhance your range of motion and flexibility while building balance and stability, these classes will help reduce stiffness, discomfort, and pain…
If you’ve walked down the supplement aisle lately, you’ve probably felt a little overwhelmed. Protein powders, creatine, collagen, greens powders, the list goes on. As a dietitian, one of the questions I get asked most often is simple: “Do I actually need any of this?” The honest answer is: it depends. Good nutrition should always…
Post-Menopause Nutrition- A Guide To Better Health Once the transition through perimenopause and menopause is complete, many of the day-to-day symptoms begin to settle. Meaning, in this next stage of life the focus shifts from symptom management to supporting long term health, reducing chronic disease risk, and maintaining strength and independence for the years ahead….
