Blogs
September 2020 - Jumping higher is one of the most common goals that people have for general sports performance and following ankle, knee and hip injuries which have limited their jump height. It could be the life-long dream of being able to dunk or get more rebounds in basketball, or compete better for headers in soccer, or take more contested marks in football, athletes of all skills would like to jump higher as part of being more athletic. For physiotherapists, the ability to jump higher and absorb high landing forces is a sign of good hip, knee and ankle joint and tendon health.
Conditions
How to overcome a hip flexor strain and what exercises and stretches to avoid? Hip flexor strains are a common injury that can occur when the muscles in the front of your hip are stretched too far or torn.
Tips & Research
February 2018 - When preparing for a running race, it’s important to consider the training you’ll need to do get yourself ready and prepared enough so that you can enjoy the day. For anyone new to running, a structured program is good to follow, where you can start small and increase your fitness over a period of time.
Tips & Research
October 2020 - The incidence of serious knee injuries in sport has been shown to occur substantially more frequently in women than in their male counterparts. Research suggests female athletes are at x 2-5 greater risk of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury than males, and in the first 2 seasons of AFLW this rate was higher again.
Conditions
September 2020 - Injuries are not a new thing for runners with some research showing that up to 80% of runners will have an injury at any given time. Runners, coaches and physiotherapists are always in the pursuit of injury prevention with load management and strength training being the Gold standard. Managing training intensities is something that isn't talked about as much but can have a huge impact on injury and performance.
Sports
Oct 2024 - The Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy team excel at helping marathon runners perform at their best. Here are some steps you can take to get the most out of your post marathon recovery.
Tips & Research
September 2019 - Strength is often overlooked in cheerleading in preference of stretching. Whilst flexibility is important particularly if you are a flyer, strength is the most important factor in injury prevention. Bases require a great deal of strength particularly in their core, their legs and their shoulders. Weaknesses cause other areas to have to work harder or you will find your stunts falling or wobbling. Flyers require specific core and hip strengthening to maintain strong and stick their shapes in the air as well as on the floor.
Conditions
May 2019 -Exercise after pregnancy is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Regular exercise after pregnancy can: Promote weight loss, Improve your cardiovascular fitness, Strengthen and tone abdominal muscles, Boost your energy level, Relieve stress and Promote better sleep. However, it is important to follow certain guidelines and ensure a safe return to exercise postpartum. Every woman, every pregnancy and every delivery is different: so return to exercise needs to be tailored to the individual.
Sports
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.
Tips & Research
Dec 2018 - The sun is shining. You may want to get into better shape, but don’t want to injure yourself like last time you went on a fitness spree. Here are tips to help.
Conditions
How to treat metatarsal stress fractures. Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy provides a blog on How To Treat Metatarsal Stress Fractures.
Tips & Research
How to treat pectineus pain? Learn how Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy can help you diagnose and fix your pectineus muscle strain and pain.
Conditions
March 2021 - Your Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) is a ligament that runs down the inside of the knee. This ligament connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). It supports and protects the knee from being pushed inwards.
Tips & Research
January 2018 - Tennis players from across the globe are coming together in Melbourne for Australia’s annual grand slam, the Australian Open. The players competing are elite athletes who train to keep their bodies in top condition and to improve their chances of winning. Due to the physical strain, many can succumb to injury at some point in their career.
Tips & Research
January 2018 - Tennis players from across the globe are coming together in Melbourne for Australia’s annual grand slam, the Australian Open. The players competing are elite athletes who train to keep their bodies in top condition and to improve their chances of winning. Due to the physical strain, many can succumb to injury at some point in their career.
Tips & Research
May 2019 - Incontinence is the accidental or involuntary leakage of urine, faeces or wind. It is a common condition; one in three women who have had a baby, and up to 10% of women who haven't had a baby, have bladder incontinence. There are always ways that incontinence can be improved. Mild symptoms unfortunately tend to worsen over time, so seek help as soon as possible. Know that it's never too late, and you are never too old to improve.
Tips & Research
June 2020 - With gyms, sports and pools having been closed due to Covid restrictions, many of us have turned to running, or home based workouts and online classes such as pilates, yoga, HIIT, or dance during the past few months in isolation.
Conditions
March 2020 - It’s a common question that teenagers and their parents ask. Active teenagers who play sports are commonly under pressure to improve and find an edge in some way, especially those who play a relatively high level and hope to play elite sport in the future. Many teenagers are also interested in improving their physical fitness and making healthy changes in their body composition. At the same time, parents are typically concerned about strength training during the teenage years and whether it potentially impairs growth. So the question remains - Is it safe for teenagers to lift weights?
Tips & Research
Dec 2018 - Sciatica is the term given to describe symptoms caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed from spinal nerves exiting the lower back and runs through the buttock and down the back of both legs. Any pain or symptom experienced along this nerve is referred to as ‘sciatica’.
Tips & Research
Can physiotherapy fix an ACL tear without surgery? How long does it take before getting back to sport after ACL Injury? The Melbourne Sports Physio ACL team can help you answer these ACL specific questions.
Sports
April 2020 - “Telehealth” has been a buzzword in the media lately and you may be wondering what it is and whether your low back injury may be appropriate for it. Telehealth is the provision of health services through information and communication technology. For Physiotherapy and most other health services, this translates to online consultations. Check out the Google trends for “telehealth” and “telehealth physiotherapy” from January 1st 2020 to April 1st 2020:
Conditions
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.
Tips & Research
Pain in the knee from basketball can come from many different structures and sources, so a detailed assessment with a Melbourne physiotherapist is paramount to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Conditions
December 2019 - There are many different types of headaches and the most common is the Tension Headache. In this Blog we will outline what a Tension Headache feels like, what could cause it, how to manage it and how to prevent one from occurring!
Tips & Research
May 2019 - Running is hard work on the body! Add to that, runners are usually keen as green beans and sometimes do a little too much too soon. Our bodies are incredibly adaptive and respond to load. If you go to the gym and pick weights up, your muscles will get stronger. However when we load our bodies too quickly or in the wrong way our muscles, tendons and joints start to suffer. We have all been there and we know what it’s like to be sidelined by a running injury. At Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy, our goal is always to get you back running ASAP with an appropriate loading program.
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