Physio + Fitness Clinic Blog

Case series blog #5: Patellofemoral pain. Ms P is a 14-year-old female, who presented to Physio and Fitness Clinic after 15 months of right sided knee pain covering her patella region. Ms T reported this pain started without incident, and had fluctuated for severity...

Make good use of your foam roller with these three easy exercises you can try at home. With videos and pictures to follow.Foam rollers have gained popularity as a valuable tool for athletes seeking relief from muscle knots and trigger points.  These stubborn areas of...

Are you struggling with nagging running injuries that are hindering your progress and holding you back from reaching your full potential? Perhaps you've hit a roadblock in your training journey, and you're desperately seeking guidance to overcome these obstacles and...

Case series discussion: #4: Lateral elbow pain. Miss T is a 42-year-old lady who presented to Physio and Fitness clinic for opinion and management of non-traumatic and gradual onset right sided lateral elbow pain for 9-weeks, aggravated with a range of gripping...

Runners require strong hamstrings for two primary reasons: to prevent injuries and to enhance their overall health, strength, and potentially even speed. Strong hamstrings to avoid injury Hamstrings, like many other muscles involved in running, they play a double role...

Shockwave therapy is a non-invasive procedure in which a device is used to deliver acoustic energy, or 'shockwaves', to an injury region through the skin. Research suggests shockwave therapy helps when used in rehabilitation for most persistent painful tendon...

Did you know that cupping helps to bring blood flow and oxygen to the muscles? 😲⁠As cupping brings blood flow and oxygen to the muscles - this also aids in muscle tone! So if you're working on that summer body...you'll still need to put the hard work in 😂What is...

Hamstring curls on a Swiss ball are a great exercise when progressing your rehab to return to running!⁠Hamstring curls on a Swiss ball are a great exercise when progressing your rehab to return to running!⁠ We often give this exercise to clients after a hamstring...

SHIN SPLINT INJURY Most of us know someone who experiences ‘shin splints’, or have suffered the injury ourselves. It presents as pain at the anteriomedial border of the shin – the middle side of the bony front of the shin/tibia bone – that grumbles when starting a run...

HOLISTIC HEALTH SERIES: SLEEP Sleep is arguably one of the most important factors to consider in an individuals overall health journey. Sleep can help us heal, deal with stress, consolidate memories and learning, and improve recovery. Sufficient sleep sets us up for...

Here’s what happens when you are assessed by a Physio after a Hamstring Strain: Hamstring strains are a common injury we see here at Physio and Fitness Clinic. These commonly occur in sports that require a lot of change of pace and direction (such as team sports). It...

Learn effective plantar fasciitis prevention techniques to keep your feet pain-free and maintain an active lifestyle. Discover simple steps to avoid this common foot condition.So, What Exactly is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis (or fasciopathy it is sometimes...

As women transition through the natural phases of life, their bodies undergo significant changes, reshaping the way they experience daily activities and even the way their bodies respond to various stimuli. Menopause & Perimenopause and the impact on tendons One...

Pain at the base of the foot can disrupt daily life and lead to discomfort that extends beyond just the foot itself. It's a condition that shouldn't be ignored, as it can not only affect the foot but also cause referred pain in other areas of the body, such as the...

Chronic disability secondary to Achilles tendon ruptures: Mr B is a 40-year-old gentlemen who presented to Physio and Fitness Clinic following a complex history of right sided Achilles related injuries. This included an initial rupture, which was managed surgically,...

Lower back pain and hip flexors - how are they related? Sometimes physios will treat the hip flexors when clients present with lower back pain. This is because the hip flexor muscles attach to the front of the lumbar spine and also to the femur bone. These muscles can...

What is the main cause of lymphoedema?  Lymphoedema occurs when the lymphatic system isn’t working properly due to a variety of causes and fluid begins to leak into body tissue.  This is most frequently caused by some form of trauma to the lymphatic system due to...

Our case study with Prue demonstrates how to overcome intermittent hip, back and foot pain after birth. Coming back from a later in life baby! Prue has shown true grit this last year after having her second baby, 12 years after her first! 🙃 With her beautiful second...

The anatomical name for your jaw joint is actually your temporomandibular joint or TMJ for short! The jaw joint is one of the most used joints in the body- think about how often you talk, eat, sleep talk, grind your teeth, and even breathe! All of these actions...

Oh no, you just rolled your ankle. Quickly, grab the ice! Or, based recent advances in science, maybe don’t… For years we have been told to manage an acute injury with RICER - Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation and (if appropriate) Referral. While at the time it was...

Most people will have experienced a headache at some point in their lives. In fact 4.9 million Australians were suffering migraines in 2018. Headaches can come with a range of symptoms and have many classifications.  The most common types of headaches include tension...

How to build up your calf strength Have you ever wondered about our calf muscles, and what makes some people so susceptible to cramps and others not? Well, we all know our calf muscles are super important for our running speed. Plus, here’s a bit of trivia for you –...