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PERSISTENT PAIN

PERSISTENT PAIN

One in five Australians now live with persistent pain. Pain can impact you physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. Very similar to our general health, the health of the structures in our bodies is maintained through regular movement, keeping strong, exercising...

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Off-season planning for athletes.

As all of the football codes are wrapping up for the year, attention turns to off-season planning. Here are some recommendations for athletes to optimise their time off: 1. REST AND RECOVER Week 0-4 ยท Make sure you utilise this initial phase to let your muscles,...

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I have plantar fasciitis what do I do?

I have plantar fasciitis what do I do?

Plantar fasciitis which we know refer to as Plantar Heel Pain is a common condition that can cause pain at the bottom of the foot and heel. It Is typically caused due to the irritation of the plantar fascia which is a long and thin ligament which lies directly...

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What can I do for my LOW BACK PAIN?

What can I do for my LOW BACK PAIN?

Low back pain is a common condition experienced by 80% of people at least once in their lifetime. For up to 30% of people, their pain may become persistent (lasting for longer than 12 weeks) and interfere with many aspects of their life. This can look like having...

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COVID and Physio

COVID and Physio

As this current wave of COVID spreads through the eastern states of Australia we know that in the vast majority of cases people recover well after the initial onset of respiratory symptoms. However, since early on in the pandemic some patient reported experiencing...

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Working from home – How to set up the desk

Working from home – How to set up the desk

Due to an increase in the amount of people who currently work at home because of the pandemic there has been an inherent increase in the amount of injuries when working. In particular, due to the increased amount of time spent at our desk. Problems like neck pain and...

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SOCCER SPECIFIC: STRENGTH TRAINING

SOCCER SPECIFIC: STRENGTH TRAINING

Strength training is an integral part of a successful soccer players routine. It has two main benefits: injury prevention and to improve athletic performance. WHAT SHOULD IT INCLUDE? The strength training should focus on the main muscle groups used during soccer:...

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What can I do for my LOW BACK PAIN?

What can I do for my LOW BACK PAIN?

Low back pain is very common. Up to 80% of people will experience this type of pain in their life. For up to 30% of people, their pain may become persistent (lasting for longer than 12 weeks) and interfere with many aspects of their life. This can look like having...

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