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Oct 2024 - We excel at helping runners perform at their best and here are some steps you can take to get the most out of your post marathon training.
Oct 2024 - If you want to know how to get the most out of your off season in order to bounce into next year's AFL season, keep reading for expert physiotherapy tips.
Sep 2024 - Hip impingement can be debilitating, though there is hope, as with a targeted exercise regime, you can be moving well and feeling great in no time.
Sep 2024 - Fortunately, with the right plan and consistent work, the athlete can make a full recovery following a quad muscle strain and get back to their best.
Sepr 2024 - “Impingement” of the hip is formally known as Femoroacetabular Impingement Syndrome (FAIS). It is a problem in the hip joint where extra bone growth causes pain during movement and it is one of the more common injuries.
Sep 2024 - Whether due to severe arthritis, chronic shoulder pain, or a traumatic injury, the decision to undergo shoulder replacement surgery is significant.
Sep 2024 - When conservative treatments like rest, medication, and physiotherapy don't provide sufficient shoulder pain relief, a surgical procedure known as subacromial decompression may be recommended.
Sep 2024 - We see lots of hip and groin injuries and specifically hip and groin pain in the teenage population. There can be several structures involved in causing discomfort including muscle, tendon, bone, ligament.
Sep 2024 - Low back pain is a common injury in the golfer with up 35% of amateurs and 55% of professionals reporting low back pain as an injury.
Aug 2024 - Shoulder Bursitis pain can be a frustrating and limiting condition, particularly when it interferes with your ability to perform everyday tasks or enjoy your favourite activities.
Aug 2024 - Ankle sprains are an extremely common sporting injury. Ankle sprains can also be sustained during non-sporting activities such as tripping over a curb or uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, once you have sustained one ankle sprain, there is a very high risk of re-injury. This risk increased with each subsequent injury to the area.
July 2024 - Quadriceps Strengthening Exercises have great research evidence behind them, showing overall improvement for people with sore knees
July 2024 - Waking up with hip pain is unfortunately a scenario that is all too familiar for many people, causing them to limit their activities and endure chronic pain.
July 2024 - This blog will guide you through understanding, managing, and ultimately fixing shin splints, allowing you to get back to your passion for running.
June 2024 - Are you eligible for Medicare Rebates for Physiotherapy? Yes, you can get Medicare rebates for physiotherapy, though there are some points of clarification prior to starting.
April 2024 - Shoulder tendonitis, or nowadays known as shoulder tendinopathy, is a common condition characterised by inflammation of the shoulder tendons.
April 2024 - ITB (Iliotibial Band) Friction Syndrome is a common overuse injury that affects many athletes and active individuals.
April 2024 - Physiotherapy plays a vital part of returning your shoulder to full function with good quality movement and strength again.
March 2024 - A sports physiotherapy consultation can really get your body back in action, so you can return to sport and activity pain free again.
March 2024 - From sprained ankles to overuse injuries, young athletes often face challenges that can hinder their performance and impact their overall well-being.
February 2024 - Physiotherapists are experts at diagnosing, managing and helping to prevent problems and injuries relating to the joints, muscles, bones, nerves, tendons and ligaments of the body.
January 2024 - When do I need to get a knee replacement? When it comes to joint health, the knee plays a crucial role in our mobility and overall well-being.
Jan 2024 - Find out why it's old school thinking to just cortisone a tennis elbow condition, and learn about the current best research evidence.
Jan 2024 - Melbourne Sports we have several practitioners with expertise in treating tennis injuries. Due to our reputation with sporting injuries, we regularly see patients with tennis injuries (especially at this time of year!).