One of the most commonly known acronyms in health and fitness has to be “RICE” (Rest, Ice, Compress & Elevate). Most people know it and have used at some point. The problem is, when RICE was first suggested back in the 70s it wasn’t even based on research (see our previous blog post). Even the […]
Winter Running
We’re right in the middle of the year and that means the days are at their shortest and the mornings and evenings are a bit frosty! The cold weather and lack of light can be off putting, but running at this time of the year can be done safely and has great benefits for your […]
Winter Sport Season – Injury Prevention
Early this century, scientists sought to find a way to prevent injuries in Danish European Handball players. This led to several programmes being developed to prevent injuries in different sports codes. They all have a great amount of evidence behind them, and are easily integrated into a typical warm up for training and games. The KNEE programme for Netball Power […]
Back to School with AA Physio
Parents of school kids have so many vouchers to use these days! New school uniforms, backpacks and lunch boxes with Back to School vouchers. Choosing backpacks can be a tricky endeavour. Happily, there is evidence to show that no particular backpack is best for kids’ spines. Choosing a backpack need only be a style decision! […]
Physiotherapy and Headaches
Most people will experience a headache at some time in their life. There are many types of headaches and many causes. A large number of headaches are caused by neck problems. Neck-type headaches are often referred to as “cervicogenic headaches”. They are related to the structures around the head and neck, such as: spinal joints (usually the […]
Summer sport picks!
Summer is a fun time to be active. We have some amazing sporting facilities in our town, and are lucky enough to have great clubs running the sports and events. AA Physiotherapy is a proud sponsor of the Tweed Valley Triathletes. They race every Saturday morning at TRAC in Murwillumbah. There are events for people […]