Sport is a major part of Australian life. About 90% of Aussie adults participate in physical activity. With Australian temperatures often exceeding 35-40°C, there is an increased risk of heat related illness. Exercising in hot weather can be challenging! But with the right precautions, you can stay safe and maintain performance. Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) […]
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Tennis elbow
o What is it Tennis elbow, is a one of the more common injuries we see in the clinic. About 40% of people will experience the condition at some point in their life. It is most commonly seen in the 35-55 year age group. Tennis elbow usually occurs following extensive repetitive activity. It’s can cause […]
Osteoarthritis and Exercise.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is form of arthritis which often impacts the hips and knees. Most people diagnosed with it will experience pain and stiffness in the affected joint. But, the news is not all bad. One of the best forms of treatment for OA is EXERCISE! Even though it may be the last thing you want […]
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 […]
Surfing Injuries
While the hardcore surfers have been getting wet all winter on the glassy waves, the warm-weather surfers are coming out of hibernation right now! All our physios here at AA Physio love getting out in the ocean, so we know how important it is to you too! We see two types of surfing injuries: those […]