Adolescents and young adults who undertake sports are at a higher risk of traumatic knee injuries such as ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and meniscal …
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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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Managing Injuries in Golfers
Golf is the choice of sport for a growing number of people in Australia and around the world. It is a sport people can play for much longer periods than some …
Can ACL Tears Heal?
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears are a common injury, particularly in the athletic population. For many years the doctrine taught, and message passed …
Morton’s Neuroma
What is it? Morton’s Neuroma (MN) is a painful condition that affects the common plantar digital nerve that runs between the metatarsals. It is the second …
Running with Osteoarthritis
With the beautiful surrounds of the Northern Beaches at our doorstep, we have a very active demographic and recreational running is one of the leading choices …
Tendon Injuries and Management
Tendons are a vital part of our musculoskeletal system, attaching our muscles to our bones, allowing the muscles to exert a pull on the bones to generate …
