Osgood Schlatter’s is an overuse knee injury which occurs during the early teenage years. This condition commonly occurs during the adolescent growth …
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Osgood Schlatter’s
Iliotibial Band (ITB) Syndrome
The iliotibial band or ITB is a thick band of connective tissue that runs down the side of your leg and attaches into the side of your knee. ITB syndrome or ITB …
Temporomandibular Dysfunction (TMD)
The Temporomandibular joint or TMJ is the joint between the mandible (jaw bone) and the skull. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMD) refers to a group of …
Gluteal Tendinopathy
Gluteal tendinopathy is a degeneration of the glute tendon attachment to the hip. It is a common, often debilitating condition, which results in pain and …
ACL Healing and the “Cross Bracing Protocol”
Exciting research continues to develop surrounding the possibility of natural healing of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) ruptures and the potential superior …
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Optiknee Consensus Paper
Adolescents and young adults who undertake sports are at a higher risk of traumatic knee injuries such as ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and meniscal …
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is a common overuse injury that is characterised by pain and stiffness around the Achilles tendon with loss of function in activities such …
Suffering from high blood pressure? Exercise could be the key!
Hypertension or high blood pressure (high BP) is a very common condition, affecting up to one third of Australians over 18! High blood pressure places …
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Tis the Season to be Steady
For many of us, the onset of the festive season means a significant ramp up of Christmas parties and social events. Commonly overindulgence in food and …
Does strength training help to decrease the pain of knee osteoarthritis?
A recent study, the START trial, followed 377 people, and compared the results from high intensity strength training, low intensity strength training and a …
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