What is ‘kids working out in the gym’?
Kids working out in the gym The term 'kids' applies to any child under 18. This age range covers a vast...
Benefits of resistance training
What are the benefits of resistance training? Many people undoubtedly know about the benefits to weight loss, or strength and...
Why Is Exercise So Important?
1. Exercise controls weight Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical...
Medication and pain?
What is the relationship between medication and pain? Pain requires a targeted and specialised approach towards medication. This is because...
Is exercising with pain bad?
Exercising While In Pain People frequently come to Physiotherapy and ask if they are able to exercise while in pain. This...
Types of pain
What are the different types of pain? Let's start by answering one of the most common questions I get as a...
Pain can restrict end of range movements
Pain is a very complex thing. There are so many causes of pain, and so many different treatments that might...
Seasonal Sport Changeover for Kids
There are fundamental aspects of kids sport that must be considered when the seasonal sport changeover occurs. These include the environment,...
Why Do Physios Prescribe Exercises Differently?
You may wonder- why do physios prescribe exercises differently?Physiotherapists prescribe exercises differently for each individual not only based on their...
Incidental Exercise – Why is it important?
If you haven't read our previous blog on exercise, why it's important and the current guidelines then follow this link.If...
Exercise Guidelines Australia
What are the current exercise guidelines for Australians? The Australian Department of Health has broken down the current recommendation for exercise...
True Joint Hypermobility VS Motor Control
Do you wonder whether your symptoms are of true joint hypermobility vs motor control? The aim of this blog is...
Top 5 Ways to Adapt to Hypermobility
Top 5 Ways to Adapt to Hypermobility Here are the top 5 ways to adapt to hypermobility. Adapt to Hypermobility Tip 1: Muscular...
How can I self test for hypermobility?
Hypermobility is common among both sport and the general population. In day to day life it may not affect us,...
How are we affected by hypermobility?
Hypermobility is a common condition in the population. For those who don't regularly compete in sport or those who don't...
Why investment in your knee is important even when in pain
Our knees have a large role in force absorption and force production during movement. All of us will experience some...
Jumper’s and Lander’s Knee
Is there a difference between jumper's and lander's knee? Jumper's knee is a term often used to describe the condition "Patella...
Why do knees become irritable with sudden load changes?
Sudden load changes are the biggest risk factor for overuse injury. The knee seems to be one of the joints...
Knee Osteoarthritis and Exercise
. Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis - what you need to know! Exercise is one of the most important treatments for individuals...
Why your feet are a constant investment
We stand on them, walk on them, run on them. They’re there for us for every step of our lives....