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Simple Swaps for Improved Heart Health

Looking after our heart health doesn’t have to be hard! Here are 5 quick food swaps you can make and tips you can implement to take a step towards improved heart health. Include more fruits and vegetables in your diet Fruits and vegetables provide a wide range...

Summer Recipe – Peaches

As the summer begins and we approach a warm and festive period in Melbourne, our seasonal produce changes too. There is a wide variety of seasonal produce available in summer. Vegetables include tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, corn and capsicum. The summer fruit is the star of...

How do I know when my running shoes need to be replaced?

When do my running shoes need to be replaced? During lockdown, many of us have spent more time outside in our running footwear, mostly more regular runs or walks. However, have you thought about whether or not it’s time for a new pair of running shoes?...

Ankle Syndesmosis Injury

Some other terms that may be used to describe this injury include: Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (AITFL) InjuryHigh Ankle SprainInferior Tibiofibular Joint InjuryDistal Tibiofibular Joint Injury What is Ankle Syndesmosis Injury? The ankle syndesmosis is the joint that connects the tibia and fibula, the two bones of the...

Top Tips for a Nutritious Picnic

Picnics are very likely going to be the primary way to catch up with friends and loved ones for a while now that restrictions have eased slightly. It can be hard to know what to bring in order to enjoy yourself with delicious food without...

Patella Subluxation / Patella Dislocation

Patella subluxation or patella dislocation is a common injury our physiotherapists see and help with. What is the patella? The patella is commonly known as the knee cap.  It sits in a groove in the knee, which is called the ‘trochlear groove’. Image reproduced from the American Association...

What is a Health Star Rating

An important component of making healthy food choices is being able to navigate the supermarket and make choices that align with your nutrition goals. Many people have a difficult time reading food labels and distinguishing whether a product has clever marketing or if it is...

What to eat when injured?

Nutrition for Injury Injury management can be an unfortunate reality of being active or playing sports. An important component that often gets overlooked is the role nutrition plays to help support your body through injury recovery. Energy and Carbohydrate Requirements This will vary from person to person, based...