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FIFA 11+ for KIDS - injury prevention for our young soccer players
If you’re involved in soccer, then you’ve probably heard of the FIFA 11+ warm up aimed at injury prevention, but did you know that there...
Mark Macdonald
Feb 26, 20242 min read


Falls - The scary bits and how to help reduce the risk
Falls are Australia’s leading cause of injury hospitalisation and death, representing 43% of injury hospitalisations and 42% of injury...
Mark Macdonald
Feb 19, 20242 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Osteoporosis Treatment: What You Need to Know
Treatment for Osteoporosis comes in two forms; Medical Management Resistance and load bearing exercise Osteoporosis is managed medically...
Mark Macdonald
Feb 19, 20242 min read


"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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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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