Tendon injuries which are commonly referred to as ‘Tendinopathies’ are highly prevalent through society and athletic populations. Within the body any tendon can become painful, with the most common sites being in the lower limb (either Achilles or patella)
Let me tell you a secret. The secret to a healthy, functional and pain free knee. You may have heard the phrase “movement is medicine”. And you’re probably wondering: But not running, surely?
We know that taking up a new activity can be pretty overwhelming. Exciting too. If you are new to the running scene, here are some top tips to get you dashing - based on the evidence.
We could go on all day about all the benefits of running. Those who run will be aware that they will often feel better, healthier and happier after a run. This occurs through its release of natural endorphins and the benefits of adding years to your lifespan with its effects on our cardiovascular system.
Everyone loves a fresh pair of kicks. But what are the KEY things to look for when purchasing a running shoe? And more importantly, does it even matter?
It’s a fact: no one wants to spend the summer pre-season laid up on the couch binge watching re-runs of Friends when you should be out training and performing better for the upcoming football, netball or another sporting season.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries can be distressing for patients and its rehabilitation is one that needs to be taken seriously. We understand that it is a timely rehabilitation, but also understand that time is not the only factor that needs to be accounted for when dealing with an
At the Injury Rehab Centre our Physiotherapists and Osteopaths who service the Cheltenham, Moorabbin, Mentone, Highett, Hampton, Black Rock, Beaumaris and Heatherton suburbs have the philosophy that stronger people are harder to kill injure.
One of the biggest hurdles the Physiotherapists and Osteopaths encounter at the Injury Rehab Centre in Cheltenham is convincing our patients with running injuries such as plantar fasciitis, achilles tendinopathy,
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of symptoms for heel pain in runners and is usually categorised by a sharp pain particularly in the morning that warms up or reduces with walking or running. At the Injury Rehab Centre our Physiotherapists
As Physiotherapists and Osteopaths in Cheltenham and Bayside we see many triathletes coming through the doors of the Injury Rehab Centre. Much like other endurance sports, a high proportion of triathlete injuries can be linked to overuse (80-85% in fact!).
Running is one of the world’s most common and accessible sports to participate in. Unfortunately, research tells us that between 26 – 92% of runners will sustain an injury and according to the Australian Sports Commission’s 2006 survey, 70% of runners sustain overuse injuries during any 12-month training period. Unfortunately this keeps Physiotherapists and Osteopaths like the team at the Injury Rehab Centre in Cheltenham very busy particularly in the lead up to the Melbourne Marathon.
From the outside golf can look like a gentle sport and we are very lucky to have so many great sand belt courses around the Cheltenham, Moorabin and Bayside areas.
From the outside golf can look like a gentle sport and we are very lucky to have so many great sand belt courses around the Cheltenham, Moorabin and Bayside areas.