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December 2019 - As the weather warms up, more and more Melbourians are inspired to ditch the gym and take up running. Whilst a great and convenient form of exercise, running also places a lot of load on the body. We commonly see patients who have sustained a hip, knee or ankle injury just weeks after taking up running. It’s no surprise, given running can create ground reaction forces 3-4x your body weight with each step! With most distance runners taking between 150-180 steps per minute, that’s a lot of extra demand on your soft tissue and joints!
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June 2019 - Running is great for so many reasons. It has amazing health benefits, it can be a great stress release, a reason to compete or even just a way to socialise. Unfortunately, at any level it is not always smooth sailing. The word ‘injury’ is one that almost every runner in the world can relate with – certainly every runner I have ever met, including myself.
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August 2020 - During the first lockdown, you were likely motivated to jump into an online running program, or maybe you just started running without much of a plan. Maybe you’ve been running 5 times per week for your sanity, or you just want to be able to run 3km, or you might even be training for a marathon. Regardless of your running ability, we have seen many, many running injuries in the clinic during this time. Most of these have been as a result of simple mistakes that can be hard to identify when you’re planning your own running. Read on for the 5 biggest mistakes we’ve seen, and how to avoid them.
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July 2017 - Over the past ten years, there seems to have been an increase in discussion about running style and how this can influence a runners pain and performance.
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May 2019 - There are numerous potential health benefits for women who exercise during pregnancy, including better weight control, improved mood and maintenance of fitness levels. Regular exercise during pregnancy can also decrease the risk of pregnancy-related complications such as pregnancy-induced hypertension and pre-eclampsia. Women at high risk for preterm birth or bleeding during pregnancy, or those who have medical complications such as high blood pressure, may need to avoid exercise, so should seek advice from their obstetrician, general practitioner or midwife.
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April 2020 - In this blog we will outline what the condition Sciatica is and how it is felt throughout the body. We will provide you with some self care tips and treatment options that will assist you with any discomfort you may be feeling. So let’s get started!
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Patients often present to physiotherapy with a diagnosis of mild scoliosis & not much more information on what it is, how it has come about and what can be done
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Nov 2018 - Shin splints is the common name for a condition known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). This is the umbrella term used to describe pain felt in the inner (medial) part of the shin bone (tibia) that is often felt during exercise involving impact loading, for example running and jumping sports such as basketball. Pain in the medial shin can be a sign of training error, resulting in overload of the tibia from overuse (such as training for a marathon) or from a sudden increase in load after a period of rest (such as returning to training post injury/illness/holiday.
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Feb 2019 - Hamstring strain injuries continue to be one of the most prevalent injuries seen in athletes involved in sports requiring high speed running/chasing/change or direction. They can also happen traumatically, for example slipping and falling into a “splits” position. Hamstring strains have a very high risk of re-injury, with research showing that up to one third of hamstring strain injuries will recur within the first 4 weeks of returning back to sport.
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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.
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December 2017 - Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Soccer builds teamwork, cardiovascular performance, and develops balance, agility, coordination and core strength. It is enjoyed by young and old, and people of all body sizes, but like all sports soccer can take its toll, leading to various injuries.
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Soccer is one of the most popular sports in Melbourne, and one of the most common sports mentioned that our patients want to return to following injury.
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Sept 2018 - Whether you’re a mat monster who competes regularly or hobbyist training for fun there’s no doubt that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) puts a lot of strain on your body. Soft tissue therapy carried out by some one who understands the specific demands that bjj places on your body can be an invaluable part of your recovery. Certain areas or postures can be put under increased demand depending on your style of game, there are also other areas that will commonly experience high load/usage across the majority of practitioners. Along with the load considerations, there are the inevitable (hopefully minor!) injuries from a quickly applied arm bar, or from attempting to fight your way out of a guillotine which can lead to pain or stiffness.
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Our feet contain bones, tendons & muscles that are all treated differently with foot physiotherapy management. Accurate diagnosis ensures appropriate management
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October 2017 - A regular sports massage can ease the pains of a heavy work load on the bike during the long rides. The active season has truly begun, and for the die-hard cyclist out there the long rides are becoming more testing. A remedial, or sports massage, becomes one of the most asked for treatments in the practice.
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May 2019 -Most runners think that to improve their running, they just need to run more. While this is a good start, you need to ensure that your body is strong enough to handle the load you are putting it under. Upon assessment most people with running injuries have muscle weakness or imbalances that are contributing to extra stress being placed on the muscles, tendons and joints.
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January 2017 - The back provides support to the body whether you live an active or sedentary lifestyle. The more active you are, the more support your back needs but inactivity can also result in back problems. To maintain the muscle mass and strengthen it, regular exercises are needed.
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The following tips and exercises provide complimentary assistance to physiotherapy for back pain as they help strengthen muscles and preventing further back...
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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.
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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. The Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy Shoulder team can help you in Melbourne.
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Need help from a physiotherapist for stretches for a pinched nerve in the lower back? Matt Dick from Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy can help you with advice for stretches for pinched nerves in your lower back. When you “pinch a nerve” you are likely to have pain in your lower back, it might also travel down to your bottom or further down your leg. You may have been lifting something heavy and felt a sharp pain, you may have been lying or sitting in a position for an extended period of time or you might not have done any of these things and woke up with this pain.
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This article explains what you should be doing before and after a shoulder subacromial decompression surgery in terms of physiotherapy care and post surgery exercises from the physios at Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy.
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September 2019 - Neck and back pain are two of the most frequent presentations that we see as Physiotherapists in the clinic. Whether it’s due to stress at work, long hours at a desk or you simply just woke up with it, we all know someone who experiences it. This might even be you! And if it is, it is time to do something about it.
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Jan 2019 - 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!) – these injuries can range from a sprained ankle to persistently painful shoulder.
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