In 2014, a study conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) discovered that there were over 36,000 hospitalisations in 2011-2012 for those aged 15 years and above as the result of a sports related injury. In fact, the same study found that 8.8% of hospitalisations were the result of AFL sporting injuries,…
Sports taping began in the late 1970s with a Japanese chiropractor by the name of Kenzo Kase. Kase worked with many clients including sumo-wrestlers and was responsible for treating injuries and ailments of these competitors. To do so, Kase developed an adhesive flexible, latex-free and water-resistant material that aimed to mimic human skin. When this…
In comparison to adults, children’s feet can be quite flexible due to the incomplete development of the bones, joints and muscles. As a result, a child may be more susceptible to foot related deformities, pain and injuries, with the problems worsening as they get older. In fact, many foot related illness that podiatrists treat in…
Joint pain or arthralgia refers to any aches, discomfort or soreness within the joints of your body. Joint pain can be the result of an injury affecting any of the joints structures, including the ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bursae or bones. It can also be a feature of inflammation within the joint such as arthritis, an…
Sore heels? You may have a condition known as plantar fascitis. The plantar fascia originates at the calcaneus (heel bone) and fans out toward the toes helping to maintain the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis is caused by straining the ligament that supports your arch. Repeated strain can cause tiny tears in the ligament which…
Massage is a fantastic way to aid in your preparation for a long distance run or even just your regular weekend warrior looking to loosen up those stiff and sore muscles. Today, we’re going to focus on the benefits for pre and post exercise and which style you should be getting. There are a number…
We all know how important exercise is for both your physical and mental health right? Well new research from Sports Medicine Australia (SMA) has shown there are many benefits for women who undertake physical activity during and after pregnancy as well. These include a reduced risk of pregnancy-related conditions such as pre-eclampsia and pregnancy-induced hypertension,…
You’ve seen them before – lying around gyms, in yoga studio’s or in our clinic. If you’ve ever used one before you’ll know they can be quite uncomfortable. But while they can be painful to use initially, they’re very beneficiary to your overall flexibility and mobility. Essentially they are used for self-massage/myofascial release to break down ‘trigger…
