What is a calf tear? A calf tear is an injury that occurs to one of the calf muscles in the back of the lower leg. The two major muscles commonly referred to as the 'calf' are the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The superficial gastrocnemius originates...
Mid-way through the AFLW and about to start AFL and local football competitions, we will often hear about the dreaded- ACL injury. What is an ACL injury? A tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. This is a ligament that is inside your...
Are you are injured or in pain? Who should you see when there are many health professionals to choose from in Glen Iris? One of the leading health professions who deal with injury and pain every day are physiotherapists. Why choose Physio: -Physiotherapists are highly qualified health...
Rowing is a largely endurance sport that requires many areas of fitness including leg strength and power, flexibility, balance, timing and coordination. Here our expert rowing physiotherapist outlines the key aspects that a rower needs to stay fit, healthy and have a great performance in...
10% of adults will suffer with heel pain in their lifetime (Riddle 2004), with Plantar fasciitis the most common cause of heel pain. Plantar fasciitis is a painful condition of tissue damage at the attachment of the plantar fascia to the underside of the foot....