The Masters Runner
So why are so many continuing to run well into their 40’s and beyond? To put it simply; running is enjoyable, addictive, a stress reliever from work and personal life,…
Surviving a Long Haul Flight
As a result I thought it may be useful to outline a few ways to survive a long haul as it is something a lot of my patients ask me…
RunTips: Your Hips Don’t Lie!
Bramah et. all (2018) studied if there were specific characteristics of an injured runners technique compared to non-injured runners. They found that injured runners were more likely to demonstrate the…
Exercising During and After Pregnancy
Another important topic that was discussed was exercise during pregnancy. Research suggests that pregnant women without contraindications should aim to meet the prescribed physical activity guidelines for adults aged 18-64…
The Importance of Pelvic Floor Muscles Pre and Post Pregnancy
She shared with us a wealth of knowledge, which rehab physiotherapist Zoe Tompkins discusses below. There are a number of musculoskeletal changes that occur during pregnancy including altered weight distribution…
How to improve your cycling efficiency through a strengthening program!
So how do we become efficient? One way is the bike setup, specifically adjusting the saddle and handlebar positions and making the bike lighter. Though the best fitted bike may…
Surviving Pre-Season Part 3: Start Pre-Season at the front of the pack
Now we have all done it or seen it, rocked up to pre season training a little under prepared after enjoying the footy silly season a little too much. So…
Bunion Surgery: is ‘Keyhole’ or ‘Open’ the better option?
In recent years, there has been an increased utilisation of keyhole surgery among foot and ankle surgeons, and it is now the default technique for many procedures. The Pure Physio…
Shoulder Dislocation Surgery – The Latarjet Procedure
Physiotherapist Hugh Varley looks into the surgical approaches that are taken to addressing this in many of our patients. This surgical procedure is used to improve recurrent shoulder dislocations. First…
Top Tips For Completing the F45 8 Week Challenge and Staying Injury Free
With any workout regime, it’s important to take care of yourself. There are several things you can do to help avoid injury during the 8 week challenge. Check out the…