As we enter the hottest month of the year, it is important to consider how we can stay safe while exercising in extreme heat conditions. Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) have developed a new policy and accompanying App which provides guidelines and advice on how best...
Low back (lumbar spine) injuries are commonplace in cricket given the unique demands of bowling, fielding and batting in a hunched position. Due to Covid restrictions pre-season training times have been drastically shortened this cricket season, reducing the physical preparation for athletes and potentially increasing...
Why is bone health important? Bone is a dynamic tissue that is continually being built, broken down and rebuilt as part of a normal metabolic process called bone remodelling. Bone remodelling involves resorption (breaking down of old bone or the removal of micro-damaged cells) and formation (building new...
Frozen shoulder- what is it? Frozen shoulder is also known as adhesive capsulitis and is characterised by pain and stiffness of the shoulder joint. This condition typically occurs gradually, worsens over time and then resolves usually over a period of 18-24 months. It is thought to affect...
Stuck for ideas on how to keep the kids active during the school holidays? Below is a compilation of resources for school-age children to remain active. Numerous sports organisations have developed great online content to enable kids to continue honing their skills at home. To...
Since you've been working from home have you experienced a pain in the neck? Although this is a common complaint, we have definitely have been helping an increased number of clients suffering with neck pain this year. This blog highlights some common conditions we treat...
This blog will outline factors on when and how to return to running post child-birth....
SportsFit Director & Physio Jodie Porter gives her personal account of returning to running post-pregnancy....
Do you suffer with back pain while working from home? Following on from our previous blog about optimising ergonomics to reduce neck pain while working from home (read HERE if you haven’t already), this blog will focus on the ergonomic solutions to common low back pain...
Read here on what causes neck pain while working from home and key tips to help....