Updated 4 October 2022 Overstriding while running is the most common cause of running injuries. Here’s some advice on how to eliminate it by measuring and improving your own running cadence. Without a doubt, the most common flaw in running technique we see, is overstriding. The best way to identify an ‘Overstrider’ is by looking […]
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Friday 3 June 2022 Maddi Parsons, Dietitian The age old question that everyone seems to have an answer to… what is the best diet to lose weight? Whether it’s keto, paleo, intermittent fasting, caveman or whatever the trending fad diet is currently, they all have one thing in common: they claim they are the answer
I’m a Dietitian, and this is the best way to lose weight. Read More »
Monday 17 January 2022 Once an injury occurs, most people generally know what to do, and have heard of R.I.C.E. (Rest. Ice. Compression, and Elevation). Rest from any aggravating activities, put an Ice Pack on the injured area, whack a compressive bandage on it, (to minimise swelling), and lay on the lounge with the injured
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We have a very unique way of looking at pain and injuries. We’ve developed a simplified process that enables us to use the same system of recovery that’s applicable across all injuries. This system follows a very specific timeline in tune with the body’s own natural healing mechanism and recovery. We know the various steps
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Achilles Tendon pain is obviously best avoided if possible – for more info, see our previous blog post on Running Injury Avoidance here. There are many benefits in seeking the diagnosis, treatment, and advice of a Physio, however, for those of you who want to have a go at alleviating symptoms of Achilles Tendinopathy yourself
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Taking up running, returning after a lay off, or suddenly increasing the intensity of your training, puts you at risk from suffering a number of injuries. Heel pain falls into that category, and is a very common symptom felt by runners, and walkers. It can even be triggered by prolonged standing or come on with
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It’s obviously best avoided if possible – for more info, see our previous blog post on Running Injury Avoidance here. There are of course many benefits in seeking the diagnosis, treatment, and advice of a Physio, however, for those of you who want to have a go at alleviating symptoms yourself – let’s dive in.
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The three most common areas of heel pain will be looked at over a 3 part blog series: Part 1 – Pain under the heel, where the muscles of the foot attach (this post) Part 2 – Pain at the back of the heel where the Achilles Tendon attaches, found here, and Part 3 –
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Back pain when sitting can stem from a variety of structures in and around the lower back. No matter the cause though, the common pain producing characteristic with them all is muscle spasm. This spasm, or cramp like state of the muscles of the spine, is triggered to protect the back. It tightens, and immobilises
3 part video series on “Lower Back Pain from Sitting” Read More »
Say goodbye to plaster and fibreglass casts! EXOS Casts are the newest in casting technology. It only takes 8 minutes for us to heat up your cast to become a mouldable, wetsuit-like material. Once your cast is fitted to you, it will cool down and harden into a rock solid splint! This tech is ideal
EXOS Casting system for wrist and arm fractures. Read More »
