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Lower back pain

Lower back pain

by Christina Ouzas | Oct 24, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

Lower Back Pain If you’ve had lower back pain before, you’ve probably thought to yourself ‘When I wake up in the morning my back is tight and sore. Once I’m able to get up and start walking around the pain settles down. It hurts again when I stand up after...
The main contributors to knee OA

The main contributors to knee OA

by Tom Carruthers | Sep 14, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

The main contributors to Knee OA In part 2 of our knee OA blog series, we will touch on the main contributors to knee osteoarthritis (OA). These contributors include sedentary behaviour, weight gain, muscle loss and the effects they have on the the condition....
Running post ACL injury

Running post ACL injury

by Emma Wiliams | Sep 6, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

When can I return to running post ACL injury? Usually, anterior ligament reconstruction surgery is carried out with the goal of returning to sport. These sports often involve running and / or change of direction. So, when is it safe to start running post ACL injury?...
ACL injury management

ACL injury management

by Emma Wiliams | Aug 8, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

Surgical vs non surgical ACL injury management: As part 1 of our ACL series explained, the stability loss at the knee when an ACL is ruptured is devastating. For the most part this is due to the time it takes to rehabilitate and restore knee function. Differing ACL...
Knee Osteoarthritis Part 1

Knee Osteoarthritis Part 1

by Tom Carruthers | Jul 20, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

Knee Osteoarthritis Part 1 Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) truth vs myth: First things first, let’s clear up some important information about knee osteoarthritis.  X-rays ARE NOT an accurate indicator of how much pain, stiffness or disability you may experience. Pain DOES...
Moderate intensity exercise for diabetes

Moderate intensity exercise for diabetes

by Jazmine Fitzgerald | Jun 9, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

WHAT IS TYPE 2 DIABETES? When we eat a meal, the sugar from our food enters our bloodstream. To manage this increase in sugar within the blood and keep our blood glucose level normal, our body releases a cascade of hormones including insulin. The excess sugar is...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

by Emma Wiliams | May 4, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

Anatomy and Function The Anatomy of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)  First things first. Ligaments are short bands of tough, fibrous connective tissue that connect two bones. Consequently, ligaments provide stability at each of our joints. The anterior cruciate...
Physiotherapy for surfing injuries

Physiotherapy for surfing injuries

by Sam Church | Apr 19, 2022 | Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning, Uncategorized

Can you avoid injuries? As an athlete, no matter your ability, unfortunately injuries happen. When you get injured, you and your healthcare team (or surfing physio) need to develop a rehabilitation plan together. This plan should built with your goals in mind such as...
The recovery pyramid

The recovery pyramid

by Luke Vescio | Mar 29, 2022 | Exercise Physiology, Massage Therapy, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

Have you heard of the recovery pyramid? The recovery pyramid is a visualisation that shows the importance and value in physical recovery modalities. If you have not seen the image, head over to our instagram now! The pyramid gives you a clear-cut picture on what you...
Sport Specific Training – Strength and Conditioning for a Surfer

Sport Specific Training – Strength and Conditioning for a Surfer

by Sam Church | Nov 3, 2021 | Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Strength & Conditioning

Sport Specific Training – Strength and Conditioning for a Surfer To be more skilful at your sport of choice, spend time practicing and playing that sport. If you surf, go surfing. However, if you’re looking to improve athletic performance or mitigate injury...
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