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December 2017 - Golf requires much more athletic ability than many imagine Golf is a sport with many health and wellbeing benefits. A reported 60 million people of all ages play golf across the world, sometimes into their 80s and 90s. The health benefits have been widely reported in recent years with an 18 hole round amounting to 6-8 km of walking, requiring over 8,000-12,000 steps and a calorie burn of 1,500.
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December 2017 - Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. Soccer builds teamwork, cardiovascular performance, and develops balance, agility, coordination and core strength. It is enjoyed by young and old, and people of all body sizes, but like all sports soccer can take its toll, leading to various injuries.
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May 2025 - Calf strains commonly occur due to a sudden contraction of the calf muscle. This frequently occurs when a patient attempts to accelerate from a stationary position, when jumping or when lunging forward. Calf strains are also commonly seen in running sports such as football and athletics. Occasionally they occur due to gradual wear and tear associated with overuse.
Conditions, Tips & Research
May 2025 - Calf strains commonly occur due to a sudden contraction of the calf muscle. This frequently occurs when a patient attempts to accelerate from a stationary position, when jumping or when lunging forward. Calf strains are also commonly seen in running sports such as football and athletics. Occasionally they occur due to gradual wear and tear associated with overuse.
Conditions, Tips & Research
January 2018 - Tennis players from across the globe are coming together in Melbourne for Australia’s annual grand slam, the Australian Open. The players competing are elite athletes who train to keep their bodies in top condition and to improve their chances of winning. Due to the physical strain, many can succumb to injury at some point in their career.
Tips & Research
January 2018 - Tennis players from across the globe are coming together in Melbourne for Australia’s annual grand slam, the Australian Open. The players competing are elite athletes who train to keep their bodies in top condition and to improve their chances of winning. Due to the physical strain, many can succumb to injury at some point in their career.
Tips & Research
April 2018 - Daylight savings has ended, the evenings are getting darker, the mornings crisper and it is natural to reduce the time we spend outside as Summer shifts into Winter. As daylight hours shorten and the weather cools down, our motivation to exercise can decrease and staying inside curling up under a blanket may be more appealing than hitting the gym.
Tips & Research
February 2018 - When preparing for a running race, it’s important to consider the training you’ll need to do get yourself ready and prepared enough so that you can enjoy the day. For anyone new to running, a structured program is good to follow, where you can start small and increase your fitness over a period of time.
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March 2018 - The countdown is on with less than a month to go until the 2018 Commonwealth Games, which are being hosted at Australia’s Gold Coast, between April 4th to April 15th. Each sport will require different preparation for competition and recovery. Athletes will have varying demands depending on which sport they are competing in.
Tips & Research
April 2018 - Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur in up to 3% of recreational athletes and as many as 15% of professional athletes. ACL ruptures are seen most commonly in sports that involve pivoting and change of direction, for example AFL, netball and skiing.
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May 2018 - Dozens of sports are played by Melbournians every day. It’s a great way to stay fit, healthy and have fun. However, if you’re confronted with a sports injury, it can hinder your routine and performance. Unfortunately, injuries can strike anyone, whether you’re a high performing athlete or if you just engage in low key activities.
Sports
May 2018 - Tendons are the structures that connect muscles to bones. Pain and pathology in a tendon, known as tendinopathy, is a common injury in athletes that can prove quite difficult to manage. A tendon becomes tendinopathic when it is subject to higher loads than it can withstand, upon which the tendon starts to change in structure resulting in pain and disability.
Tips & Research
May 2018 - We know that ACL ruptures occur in approximately 3% of recreational athletes and 15% of professional athletes. Female athletes, however, are 2-10 times more likely to sustain an ACL injury than their male counterparts.
Tips & Research
May 2018 -Pilates is a great form of exercise for mums-to-be and new mums. The importance of exercise during and post pregnancy cannot be understated. It is known that exercise during pregnancy can decrease the risk of certain conditions that can occur during pregnancy such as gestational diabetes. After having your bub there is no rush in getting back into exercise.
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May 2018 - We are well and truly into the cold weather and with this means the start of cross country and longer distance running events. Whilst a lot of the major running events like the Melbourne Marathon are towards the end of the year, preparation starts a long time before then. So here are some common distance running mistakes and how to avoid them.
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May 2018 - With footy season in full swing, how is your body currently holding up against the constant stresses week in and week out? From the professional AFL player to your simple weekend warrior, it is important to be mindful of injury prevention and the importance of good recovery. One of the best ways to keep on top of this is with deep-tissue massage.
Tips & Research
May 2018 - Are you eligible for Medicare Rebates for Physiotherapy? Yes, you can get Medicare rebates for physiotherapy, though there are some points of clarification prior to starting.
Tips & Research
June 2018 - Back injuries are common & most of the population experience back pain or injury at some point in their lives. Injury can occur to any of the spinal structures & the type may not always be reflected by the severity of pain experienced. What are the types of back injuries & how can you manage pain?
Conditions
Aug 2018 - At Melbourne Sports Physiotherapy we offer many different types of massage. Two commonly requested modalities are Deep Tissue and Relaxation Massage. With so many different treatment options, it is sometimes hard to differentiate between, and decide which option is best for you. Sometimes you just want to relax and unwind after a stressful week at work, and other times you require more targeted treatment in particularly troublesome areas.
Tips & Research
Sept 2018 - Ankle sprains are an extremely common sporting injury. Ankle sprains can also be sustained during non-sporting activities such as tripping over a curb or uneven surfaces. Unfortunately, once you have sustained one ankle sprain, there is a very high risk of re-injury. This risk increased with each subsequent injury to the area. Fortunately, however, physiotherapy management of ankle sprains is very effective and can significantly reduce the risk of re-injury. Therefore, it is extremely important to see a physiotherapist after sustaining an ankle injury to complete a comprehensive rehabilitation program in order to return to playing sport or completing daily activities with minimal risk or a recurrent injury.
Tips & Research
Sept 2018 - Whether you’re a mat monster who competes regularly or hobbyist training for fun there’s no doubt that Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) puts a lot of strain on your body. Soft tissue therapy carried out by some one who understands the specific demands that bjj places on your body can be an invaluable part of your recovery. Certain areas or postures can be put under increased demand depending on your style of game, there are also other areas that will commonly experience high load/usage across the majority of practitioners. Along with the load considerations, there are the inevitable (hopefully minor!) injuries from a quickly applied arm bar, or from attempting to fight your way out of a guillotine which can lead to pain or stiffness.
Tips & Research
Sept 2018 - The Melbourne Marathon is only two weeks away! Hopefully you’ve prepared yourself well and are primed and ready to go. Here are three ways you can use massage therapy to make the most of your marathon experience.
Tips & Research
Oct 2018 - The shoulder joint is the most mobile joint in the human body, allowing for a large range of movement. One of the reasons for this mobility is the anatomy of the shoulder joint – a ball (humeral head) joining with a shallow socket (glenoid). While this structure allows for the great degree of shoulder movement we get, it also makes the shoulder an inherently unstable joint meaning that the risk of shoulder dislocation is relatively high in comparison to other joints.
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Nov 2018 - Shin splints is the common name for a condition known as Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS). This is the umbrella term used to describe pain felt in the inner (medial) part of the shin bone (tibia) that is often felt during exercise involving impact loading, for example running and jumping sports such as basketball. Pain in the medial shin can be a sign of training error, resulting in overload of the tibia from overuse (such as training for a marathon) or from a sudden increase in load after a period of rest (such as returning to training post injury/illness/holiday.
Conditions
Nov 2018 - With the Summer months comes great weather and the return of cricket season. While training and weekend matches are at the forefront of our minds, it is just as important, if not more so to be mindful of our recovery.
Tips & Research
Nov 2018 - Clinical Pilates is a method of exercise used for rehabilitation after injury or surgery. Some of the benefits of Clinical Pilates include improvements in: posture, flexibility, muscle strength, control, balance and core and pelvic floor strengthening.
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