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Return to the Gym With Confidence: Your Ultimate Guide to Physiotherapy for Shoulder Rehab

Take charge of your recovery and regain your strength faster with these little-known physiotherapy secrets!

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

Understanding, Treating, and Preventing Hamstring Injuries: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

Don’t Let Injuries Slow You Down: Discover Your Path to Pain-Free Running Today

Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a beginner testing your endurance, running can take a toll on your body. At Parkside Sports Physiotherapy in Engadine, we understand your passion and dedication to the sport. We also know the frustration of being sidelined by injuries. That’s why we’re here to offer you a tailored running injury recovery plan, aimed at getting you back on track, faster and stronger.Read More

Injury Prevention: Yes We Can!

Are you about to start your winter sport and already dreading the niggles, twinges and injuries that end up sitting you on the sideline wasting that expensive rego money?

It doesn’t have to end up that way. There are simple prehab exercises you can do to improve strength and flexibility in the main muscle groups injured in winter team sports.

Here at Parkside, we recommend a 2-stage approach to sports-specific injury prevention.Read More

Exercise: Fitter and Stronger to Live Longer

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

Forefoot Pain: Put Your Best Foot Forward

They are a long way away and usually hidden in shoes, but a painful foot will quickly get your attention and stop you doing the things you love. Pain in the ball of the foot is very common in dancers, runners, triathletes, cyclists and people working on their feet all day. Women are more likely to experience forefoot problems than men. Here’s a few examples of problems we look for: