Configuring a bicycle for maximum muscle efficiency.
In 2016, Le Tour runs from Saturday the 2nd until Sunday the 24th of July. It consists of 21 stages making for a total journey of 3535 kilometres. While…
8 Tips To Stay Running Through Winter.
The 24th of July will see the Melbourne streets come alive with thousands of pounding footsteps, as an avalanche of avid runners take to the city to complete Run Melbourne.…
Riding Victoria’s Rail Trails
Victoria’s rail trails are incredible. I particularly love the Warburton trail. It must be one of the most popular in Victoria these days. Every time I take my bike…
How Physiotherapy Can Help Alleviate Headaches
Earlier this year, I attended a three-day headache course in Sydney. Run by the Watson Headache Institute and featuring international lecturer Dean Watson, the workshops focussed on ‘the Role of C1-3…
Test run: Asics Gel Nimbus 18.
Having worn several pairs of Nimbus over the years, and run quite frequently in the Gel Nimbus 17s, I’m no stranger to the look and feel of this model. Long-time…
The Anatomy of a Torn Rotator Cuff.
If you’ve torn your rotator cuff, the chances are that you’ll want a thorough insight into the nature of the injury, with recommendations for treatment and management. Unfortunately, it’s not…
Rehab Physio Julia Allan wins 2/2 in Netball Championships.
Victorian Men’s Netball. In April, Julia worked with the Victorian Men’s Netball side, who competed in a week-long tournament against Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, and New South Wales. She…
Pre-pointe assessment: what is it? What are the benefits?
Swan Lake tells the story of a prince who falls in love with the Swan Queen, Odette. When he is deceived and betrayed by the Black Swan Odile, he finds…
How to handle stress: 6 tips the top athletes use.
As Australia’s largest health, wellbeing and natural therapies event, the Mind Body Spirit Festival attracts over 200 exhibitors to Melbourne’s Convention and Exhibition Centre. Taking place from the 10th to…
How to recover from the Great Ocean Road Half-Marathon.
For most of you, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) is probably now in full flight. It usually peaks between one and three days after an event. Speaking of peaks, the…