Blogs
October 2020 - A high pain threshold and a high pain tolerance are phrases commonly used, but what do they really mean?
October 2020 - In simple terms, a stress fracture is a crack that develops in the bone. They can range in severity from periostitis, caused by inflammation of the periosteum, right through to a complete stress fracture which is a cortical break.
October 2020 - Tight hips are something we see at the clinic every day. Runners, gym goers, athletes, desk workers you name it! Whether it is related to the injury they’ve come in for or it’s the reason they’re at the clinic - people are asking us why their hips are so damn tight. Now the answer to that question will take a bit to unpack. But bear with me, by the end of this blog you will be well on your way to unlocking your tight hips. I have even thrown in a couple of exercises to get you started!
November 2020 - The weather is warming up and pools are gradually re-opening! After months of walking, running and cycling, many of us are itching to get back in the water and get back into swimming. For many Melburnians, (super keen Winter bay swimmers- we salute you!) it’s been months since we’ve had the chance to turn the arms over. Read on to find out about how to get back into it safely and avoid injury.
November 2020 - Everyone knows how important it is to stretch, especially if you exercise regularly.
Having stretching as a part of your routine can help to prevent injuries, help to prepare the body for exercise and it helps after exercise to prevent muscle stiffness.
November 2020 - Often, when we take a break from sport and exercise, we forget how hard it feels to start exercising again. But besides how difficult it feels, we need to remember how much of a physical shock it is to the body.