Physios are often asked about the best position to sleep in, and what is the best mattress or pillow to use. Unsurprisingly, there is no one answer. However, sleep is obviously a crucial time to allow the body and mind to recuperate. Here are a couple of tips that I often advise. In patients with […]
A Physio’s Top 4 Stretches for After a Run
There is a lot of information out there regarding stretching for runners so we have tried to summarise a few key fact to help you with your running-stretch-strategies! Firstly research has shown that static stretching prior to exercise can reduce power output and thus is no longer being promoted for use prior to our runs. […]
Calf Muscle Tears
A torn calf muscle (gastrocnemius) is similar to an Achilles tendon tear or rupture, but occurs higher up in the back of the leg. A sign of a torn calf muscle is similar to that of an Achilles tendon rupture. You may think you’ve just been hit in the leg and potentially hear a “pop.” […]
Corked Thigh – What, How, Treatment & Recovery
What is a corked thigh? A ‘corked thigh’ or quadriceps contusion is very common in contact sports and occurs when a direct force (e.g. a knee) makes contact with someone’s thigh i.e. during a tackle. This direct blow compresses the quadriceps muscle into the underlying femur bone resulting in localised bleeding of the muscle. How is […]
Training for a Half Marathon
Whether this is your first, or you are a seasoned veteran pounding the roads and taking in Sydney CBD’s finest sights of the Half Marathon, preparation is the key! Here a few top tips that all runners need to be considering as you approach the Start line: Pick a Plan and Stick to it! Hopefully […]
Hip Pain and the Dorsa Vi
One of the common issues we see in the clinic, especially amongst the running population, is poor hip control and strength. This type of hip dysfunction often leads to a variety of injuries such as anterior knee pain, hip pain and low back pain. As clinicians we are able to subjectively view someone’s running […]