My shoulder is unstable…
David Frances made the all important point that the true ability to diagnose a shoulder presentation is in the assessment. It is all too often that clinicians do not take…
Swimmer’s Shoulder Prevention
The presenters were experts in the field including Kylie Holt, Senior Sports Physiotherapist who works for Swimming Australia. In our March professional development session, Zoe and Sarah shared their new…
Hip impingement in the dynamic young dancer
Hip impingement in dancers can be a source of stiffness, muscle pain and decreased performance. If left untreated, it can lead to the end of a sporting or dance career. …
Not all Achilles pain is created equal!
A common problem. The Achilles heel: it’s a common complaint from patients across all activity levels, ages and body types. There are several causes of pain in the area spanning…
Running Review: Sandringham Beach Stairs
This week we have stopped to look at one of Melbourne’s most-loved run training locations; Sandringham’s Beach Stairs. We’ll consider the nature of the workout, any interesting features, and a…
Getting Back Into Your Training Routine
Hopefully the silly season didn’t get the better of you and you managed a few runs and weights sessions amongst the champagnes and Aperol Spritz. The AFLW season kicks off…
The Health Benefits Of Running!
Pedisic et al. (2019) performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 studies spanning 230,000 participants. They investigated the effects of running on “All Cause” (essentially the lower this…
Throwing, there is more to it than you think!
Bruce presented on ‘The throwing shoulder and elbow’. Throwing is a key part of many sports including baseball, netball, basketball, cricket, waterpolo, which each require a slightly different technique. And…
How To Structure Your Cycling Strength Program
The way strengthening programs are structured is called periodisation, essentially a structured annual plan with changing training variables over time in order to maximise training adaptations and performance. The most…
Snowboarding vs Skiing- Important Injury Considerations
The knee is the most common region injured by skiers due to the increased twisting and turning demands on the knee joint. In particular, ligament (ACL/MCL/PCL/LCL) injuries can occur due…