GOLFER'S ELBOW
After a recent stint on the golf course, playing three rounds within two days, I battled through the last round with elbow pain. It...
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DRY NEEDLING FAQ's
This is a form of treatment that involves using very fine sterilised, single use disposable needles inserted into specific points of the...
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HAGLUND'S DEFORMITY - A CAUSE OF HEEL PAIN
With its strange name, and one you may not have heard of, this condition is reasonably common and a source of pain and frustration. A...
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HEADACHES AND THE NECK
Could your headache be coming from your neck? Headache is a common complaint. There are different types of headache such as: tension type...
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WHAT IS "JUMPER'S KNEE"?
PATELLA TENDINOPATHY Jumper's knee is a term used to describe patella tendinopathy, pain just below the kneecap The patella tendon runs...
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4 GREAT EXERCISES FOR SHOULDER STABILITY
The shoulder joint is a highly mobile joint and relies on the strength and stability of its surrounding muscles for good function. We...
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STRESS FRACTURE IN THE LOWER BODY
2021 has seen a resurgence of people getting back to sport, activity and training. Overuse injuries can occur when there is a sudden...
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HIP & KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS - BEST FIRST TREATMENT
Osteoarthritis is a painful whole joint condition that is influenced by many joint and person specific factors, and not simply a "wear...
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HEAVY LIFTING AND LOW BACK INJURY
"Bend your knees!?" There is a bit more to lifting heavy than simply bending your knees if you want to remain injury free. Our lumbar...
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AVOIDING PROLONGED RECOVERY TIME AFTER ACUTE INJURY
Common questions I get asked when an injury has occurred is "am I too early to see the physio? What if I just wait for a couple of weeks...
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HOW MUCH PAIN IS ACCEPTABLE DURING EXERCISE WITH AN INJURY?
For many, confusion exists regarding how much pain to expect and accept during exercise when injured. Pain is complex and multifactorial....
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WHAT IS THE CORE?
Most of us get told it's good to have a strong "core", but what is it? The body has a bunch of muscles that work to produce efficient...
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MOVEMENT VS EXERCISE
Our bodies are designed to move all day, and in a number of different ways. Our hunter gatherer ancestors would complete everyday...
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MANAGING KNEE PAIN
Knee pain is common for all ages and all activity levels. No matter what the cause of your knee pain, improving strength of the muscles...
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EXPLAINING LOW BACK PAIN
Low back pain! Is it a bulge, is it sciatica, am I out of alignment? It's likely a bit more complicated than that. A bit about low back...
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