Physio Articles
When simply bending forward ends in pain
You were moving well without pain then the unforeseeable happened. You may have bent forward to tie your shoelaces, reached for something under the bed or reached into the back seat of your car for
NEW SOLUTIONS FOR OSTEOPOROSIS
Many of us are familiar with the devastating effects of Osteoporosis and the lesser form of bone demineralisation known as Osteopaenia but recent studies currently underway offer new solutions to this age-old problem …..
A Better Life Through Better Balance – Complete Health
Poor balance is without doubt one of the highest risk factors influencing mortality and morbidity in the senior population. Falls are the largest contributor to hip and pelvic fractures as well as fractures of…
Low Back Injuries – Modern Athlete and Coach
Low back pain is unquestionably the most prevalent musculoskeletal complaint, occurring in approximately 80 % of the general population. In athletic populations, statistical comparisons of the prevalence of low back pain against other musculoskeletal injuries
Importance of Screening – Modern Athlete and Coach
Screening is often considered for the exclusive domain of Physiotherapists and Sports Physicians. The detailed information obtained by trained medical professionals is often fundamental in establishing appropriate intervention responses to ultimately improve an athlete’s performance
The Young Athlete – Modern Athlete and Coach
The increasing trend towards childhood obesity linked to poor nutrition and inactivity is well documented and is regrettably, a rapidly escalating statistic in Australia What is generally overlooked however, is the widening chasm between the
Shin Splints – Modern Athlete and Coach
Shin soreness is undoubtedly one of the most commonly encountered problems in athletes in whom repetitive impact loading forces constitute a significant part of their sport or training. Within the athletic community the term “shin
Low Back Pain – Modern Athlete and Coach
Throughout our lives, 85% of us will experience one significant episode of low back pain, whilst statistically 90% of these cases will recover within a three month period. At least 50% of these initial cases
Impact Injuries – Modern Athlete and Coach
The scourge of most athletes is undoubtedly recurrent injury, joint and muscle soreness and impaired performance as a result of insufficient recovery from impact loading on joints and muscles. (click on the link below to
Ankle strapping
A complete picture guide on how to do an ankle strapping, including recommended products and video link.
