You’re a few weeks out from your goal race. Training has been going well — until you notice a dull ache creeping in around the front of your knee. At first it’s only there on the stairs. Then it’s there on your longer runs. Then it’s there every time you stand up from your desk. Sound familiar? Read More
Ditch the “new year, new me” hype. Learn how to set realistic fitness goals that balance training, work, and family life for long-term successRead More
A shoulder injury can stop any gym-goer in their tracks. One moment, you’re pushing your limits, the next, you’re sidelined in pain, facing a lengthy recovery process. It’s a challenging journey, but you’re not alone, and there’s a proven, safe pathway to reclaim your strength and return to your fitness routine.
As experienced physiotherapists, we’re here to guide you through this journey. This article will shed light on understanding your shoulder pain, the crucial role of physiotherapy in your recovery, and how you can effectively prevent future injuries. Together, we will navigate your path back to the gym with confidence and resilience. Let’s dive in!Read More
Hamstring injuries can be a serious concern for athletes. They are among the most common injuries in team sports, and a staggering 25%-33% of these injuries can reoccur, often within the first four weeks after returning to sport. Read on to find out the latest update that our Physio Shaylee Pyett shared with our clinical team at one of our weekly clinical education sessions.
Living with osteoarthritis is a daily struggle for an estimated 2.2 million Australians. The pain, stiffness, and limited mobility can greatly impact your quality of life. But what if there was a science-backed approach to help you manage these symptoms and regain your vitality without drugs or surgery? Welcome to the empowering world of Exercise Physiology.
Hopefully you’ve heard by now that exercise is powerful medicine which is proven to be effective against a wide variety of diseases and conditions. It adds life to your years and years to your life.
But how much, and what sort of exercise should you do to live longer? It may be a lot less than you expect!Read More
Exercise is deemed as an ‘essential’ activity, and for good reasons. Not only does it help manage chronic health conditions, but did you know exercise has profound positive effects on our mental health, such as reducing stress and levels of depression – important now more than ever! Not to mention the added benefits exercise has on improving your immune function. But is there a “Right” way to exercise?Read More
Did you know 2.1 million Australians are dealing with knee or hip pain from Osteo-Arthritis? Or that 70% will go straight from taking tablets to joint replacement surgery without being offered some of the most effective and safest treatment options? Read on to find out how we can help you bridge that gap, get control of your pain and get moving using exerciseRead More
Struggling to get back into exercise after having a baby? Having a baby can alter your regular routines, decrease your sleep quantity and it can be hard to take time for yourself to exercise. Exercise has many important health benefits for new Mums including; cardiovascular, strength and conditioning, and importantly psychological well-being and self-identity.
Here are 3 things we’d love you to know about about exercising after having your baby.Read More
“Shin splints” is a real problem for anyone taking part in running sports. It’s one of the top 3 running related injuries. Weirdly, the name “shin splints” is taken from a common injury in 2-year-old racehorses, where they damage the “splint bone” in their shin.
Running related shin pain in humans is usually caused by one of a few different conditions. Read on to find out what they are, how they differ and how we can help you get them under control and get back runningRead More
Lower back Pain is extremely common. At any one time, 8% of the world’s population has low back pain and 25% of us have had a sore back in the last 3 months. Low back pain is the number one cause of disability and medical retirement from work, and there are more Doctor’s visits for back pain than any other condition!! So, What Really Works for Low Back Pain?Read More
Achilles pain is one of the most common running injuries and particularly affects older runners or those running long distances. Rather than calling it Achilles tendinitis, which suggests inflammation easily helped by drugs, this is now known as Achilles tendinopathy, which describes Achilles tendon pain due to changes in the structure and function of the tendon and aggravated by increased load. Read on for 5 tips you may think are crazy for settling down a cranky AchillesRead More
Are you new to running, or been running a while and still confused by your Garmin? Not sure what all those fancy numbers and graphs are telling you? You’re not alone. Garmin sports watches are amazing pieces of technology. Let’s have a look at some of the great information you can get from them to help you stay healthy and run betterRead More
Every week, thousands of people sprain their ankle. Most do it at sport, some walking down stairs or on uneven ground.
Here’s a typical story we hear as Physiotherapists, almost every week.
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You’re 70 minutes into a game or a long run and then it hits; that sudden, vice-like seize in your hamstring or calf that stops you dead. You hobble to the sideline, someone hands you a banana and tells you to drink more water, and you spend the next ten minutes wondering if your race or match is done. Sound familiar? For anyone who has played sport in the Sutherland Shire summer heat, muscle cramps are an unwelcome but very common companion.
The frustrating part is that most of the advice you hear — drink more, eat more salt, load up on electrolytes — is only part of the picture. The science on exercise-associated muscle cramps (EAMC) has actually shifted considerably over the last decade, and it’s worth understanding what’s really going on.Read More
You crossed the finish line. Maybe you surprised yourself. Maybe it hurt more than expected, or less. Either way, there’s something that happens in the hours after a race — a quiet thought that sounds a lot like “I could do more of this.” If that thought is still with you a day or two later, pay attention to it. That feeling is real, and it’s worth acting on.Read More
We know the feeling. The calendar flips to December, and suddenly life accelerates. Between work deadlines, school holiday chaos, and the endless list of festive preparations, your schedule is packed tight.
Often, this is exactly when that niggling Achilles tendon decides to flare up, or your lower back starts complaining after hanging Christmas lights.Read More
By Matt McEwan – Sports Physio & Running Coach at Parkside Sports Physio
