We are definitely approaching Soup Season! There is almost nothing better as a meal in winter than a hearty Minestrone Soup. This recipe also has the bonus of including some seasonal produce, which is a fantastic way to not only diversify your diet, but also to...
In a previous blog, our cirque physio Jessica Banks outlined what an aerialist is and the demands on their shoulder (READ MORE HERE). A key message is the importance of having good shoulder strength. This is necessary for performing the skills required and reduce the...
An important part of making healthy eating choices is knowing which products to pick up at the supermarket. How we read food labels can be very intimidating, especially when turning a packet over and seeing all the numbers on the Nutrition Information Panel. This blog post...
A myotherapist provides evidence-based assessment, treatment and rehabilitation for a wide range of musculoskeletal pain and various associated conditions. They do so by using differing techniques as appropriate to help improve or restore proper function. Some of techniques used in their treatments include: Myofascial release Myofascial...
What is the best football nutrition tips? The football season is here, which is always an exciting way to get us through the colder months! However, it often raises the common questions – What do I need to eat for football games? Are orange wedges enough...
Jessica Banks, our aerialist physio, outlines what is required for the aerialist shoulder. She knows first hand the demands, as being both a highly skilled physiotherapist and a trained aerialist herself. What is an aerialist? This is a performer, athlete and artist that uses apparatus to...
Some other terms that may be used to describe this injury include: Talar Dome LesionAnkle Osteochondral LesionAnkle Cartilage DefectOsteochondral Fragment of the Talus What is an Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus? The talus is the bone that sits at the bottom of the main ankle joint. It can...
Sweet potatoes are an exceptionally versatile vegetable, which can be used in so many different recipes across a day. They are a vegetable that is only seasonally available in Autumn. Eating seasonally allows us to have more variety across the year, as each fruit and...
We are excited to announce Jessica Bank, Physiotherapist, is joining SportsFit! Jess brings amazing experience and skills to our great team. Since graduating from Monash University with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), she has worked in a variety of sporting settings including VFLW, Parramatta NRL and...
What is the medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury? The medial collateral ligament (or the "MCL") is a strong ligament which sits on the inside of the knee. It is an important ligament that provide stability to the knee. Image reproduced from the Orthopaedics 360, https://orthopaedics360.com.au/knee/mcl-tear How...