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"The Impact of Osteoporosis on Bone Health: What You Need to Know"
This blog is the first in a three part series on Osteoporosis, one of the biggest contributors to disability in our ageing population. In...
Mark Macdonald
Feb 13, 20242 min read
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Injury Prevention with FIFA 11+
If you have played any form of sport then you will be well aware of the need for a ‘warm-up’. But what we need to think about is whether...
Mark Macdonald
Feb 12, 20242 min read
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Tips for staying injury free going Back to School
The holidays are over, so it’s time to get back into the swing of the school year! Whether you’re dealing with a first-grader or a...
Mark Macdonald
Jan 22, 20243 min read
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How to Alleviate Plantar Fasciitis Pain and Prevent Future Injury
Do you get up in the morning and the first few steps resembles treading on broken glass? About 10% of the population will suffer heel...
Mark Macdonald
Jan 11, 20243 min read
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Benefits of Custom Orthotics
If you’ve been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis or bunions, have pain in the lower limbs when walking or are recovering from an accident,...
Mark Macdonald
Jan 9, 20243 min read
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Creaky Knees
Many of us will have had knees that make noises when we do certain movements. Mine used to make quite loud noises when I was in my teens,...
Mark Macdonald
Nov 10, 20232 min read
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Look after yourself in the garden
Though it may seem an unusual combination, we get plenty of keen gardeners in the clinic each week, and especially during spring and...
Mark Macdonald
Nov 6, 20234 min read
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EXERCISE FOR PAIN
Exercise can be beneficial for managing and reducing various types of pain, although the mechanisms through which it works can vary...
Mark Macdonald
Nov 5, 20232 min read
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WHY DOES PAIN PERSIST?
This is the second of a three part series on pain. The first part can be read here Pain can persist for a variety of reasons, and it is a...
Mark Macdonald
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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WHY DO WE GET PAIN?
We have all experienced pain at some stage in our lives. It's an unpleasant sensation and affects our ability to do the activities that...
Mark Macdonald
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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BURSITIS - CAN PHYSIO HELP?
HAVE YOU BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BURSITIS AND NOT SURE WHAT EXACTLY IT IS? It can be very painful and restrict your normal everyday...
Mark Macdonald
Sep 13, 20231 min read
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5 TIPS FROM THE PHYSIO FOR TRADIES HEALTH ?
5 Tips for Tradies to look after their health and reduce their risk of injury
Mark Macdonald
Aug 2, 20233 min read
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ACL TEARS: MORE COMMON AMONG FEMALE ATHLETES
With the FIFA Women's World Cup only a day away, women's sports have never been more exciting as they are right now. But along with the...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 19, 20232 min read
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Knee Osteoathritis
Osteoarthritis affected 2.2 million Australians during 2017-18 and is the most common form of arthritis found today. This prevalence...

Luke Bojarojc
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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Low back injuries in Adolescent Fast Bowlers
Cricket registrations have opened for next season and junior players are starting to think about pre season training, whilst some have...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 12, 20233 min read
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Fit For Finals
There are about 4 weeks to go before the end of most winter sport seasons and the start of finals for many local teams. Many community...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 12, 20231 min read
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Anterior Knee Pain
What is patellofemoral pain syndrome? Patella-femoral pain syndrome (PFPS), commonly referred to as ‘runners’ knee’ is an umbrella term...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 4, 20232 min read
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ACL Rehabilitation
Tearing your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) has long been considered one of the worst injuries for a sports person to suffer. It...
Mark Macdonald
Jul 3, 20234 min read
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What to expect from your first consultation?
Preparing for your appointment Do I need a referral? Generally you don't need a referral to have physiotherapy. There are certain patient...
Mark Macdonald
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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POST OP
What to expect after your rotator cuff repair! You injured your shoulder, been to the physio and had an extensive rehabilitation program,...
Mark Macdonald
Jun 13, 20233 min read
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