Ever wondered what a sports physio does when they are working with a team? Our sports physiotherapist Aemilia has been helping out with the Australian Beach Ultimate Teams as they prepare for the 2019 Asia-Oceanic Beach Ultimate Championships. I was first exposed to the world of Ultimate in 2012 in clinical practice. It was by complete chance that an Ultimate athlete fell into my diary. I was immediately intrigued by this unique sport and its rigorous demands. Ultimate is a f

Can In Stride Health Clinic improve your golf swing? Yes, we can! With most sports, improving strength, flexibility and performing regular training are all important to improve at any level. Golf is no different, however it is often overlooked when considering strength training. Golf-specific exercise routines can not only reduce future injuries and keep you playing longer but can also improve your golf swing and your ultimately game. How In Stride Health Clinic can help you

No matter which way you look at it back pain is a pain! It has the capacity to impact on every facet of your life. Given half the chance everyone from your grandmother to the supermarket checkout lady will give you their opinion on your back pain and what you should be doing to make it better. Here are a few are a few of the common myths that surround back pain and what we think of them as physiotherapists at In Stride Health Clinic: 1. Movement is dangerous and will make

In the early stages following a surgery, exercise therapy can be critical to the outcome of full rehabilitation. Some of the key focal areas of rehabilitation include: Restoring range of motion Strength and muscle activation Reduction of swelling Pain management Gait correction(walking pattern) Balance In the early days after surgery, these focal areas can be difficult to address, particularly if you are struggling with pain and weight baring. In the instance where pain and w

What are tendons? A tendon is a tough band of fibrous connective tissue that connects the muscles to the bones and are capable of withstanding tension. Tendons are made up of collagen fibres and their role is to transmit the forces generated by muscles and distribute those forces to the skeletal system. Unlike muscles, tendons have poor blood supply and therefore can be slow to recover once injured. How do I injure a tendon? Tendons are prone to injury when training loads or

Upon meeting your physiotherapist for the first time, the session will begin with your physio asking you a series of questions surrounding your problem. This will include such questions as what part of the body is affected, when the problem occurs, how long it lasts, what makes it worse/better and how it has been affecting your daily routine. The physiotherapist may also enquire about your current and previous exercise habits, and general health screening questions i.e. do yo

There is no such thing as ‘mild’ diabetes. All types of diabetes are serious, progressive and complex diseases which can have a major impact on quality of life and life-expectancy. The best ways to minimise the risk of complications is early diagnosis, treatment and effective ongoing support and management. To manage your diabetes it's important to make sure you are continually working on and aware of your condition. Managing diabetes will require variations based on your per

What are growing pains? Growing pain is a general term used to describe several conditions that affect the limbs in otherwise healthy children of all ages. The pain experienced, is a non-specific / aching pain especially after exercise or increased activity. Are they serious? A child’s & adolescent’s body is very different from an adult’s. Because the bones & joints are still growing and forming, the muscles & nerves are constantly being stretched and put under pressure. Addi

If you’re a runner, play sport or suffer from leg pain, there’s no doubt you own a foam roller. Most people will know the pain of lying on your side to release the ITB (Illio-Tibial Band), but the foam roller is extremely versatile and can be used to release muscle tightness, stretch and even core stability. Here are a few modifications you can add to your routine. Muscle release/stretching The most common use of a foam roller is to release muscle tension, this doesn’t have t

Your ankle joint is formed by the bones of your lower leg called the tibia and fibula and the top of a bone in your foot called the talus. Either side of the ankle joint we have a series of ligaments attached across the bones mentioned above to help keep the ankle joint stable while we move around. When we fall or loose our balance these ligaments can be placed under excess stress resulting injury to these ligaments. This form of injury is called a sprain. A sprain results in

A common question we're often asked is "what is referred pain?" Referred pain is pain felt in an area that does not seem to relate to the problem. It is pain felt at a location other than the site of the origin of the pain. It can be the result of a network of interconnecting sensory nerves. Referred pain can feel like deep, numb, tingling or even pins and needles and can be described as being reflective pain. Sometimes it is hard for you to locate exactly where it is. A very

We know staying active in the Winter can be a harder task, but we have tips and hints to keep you active, healthy and injury free this Winter. Get inspired with Winter Sports A great way to stay inspired during the Winter is by taking part in a team based sport like Football, Rugby and Netball. When playing Winter sports it’s important to listen to your body. Make sure you get the most out of Winter exercise by keeping on top of warming up, stretching, cooling down and managi

We are often asked “what is dry-needling & how is it different to acupuncture?” Traditional Acupuncture: Needles are inserted using “meridians” based on the philosophies of the East Asian Medicine (EAM) approach. This includes a thorough traditional EAM assessment and treatment. We can briefly explain Acupuncture as correcting imbalances throughout the body according to the flow of “Chi” through designated points along the meridians of the body. Western Acupuncture: Western a

Are you training for a marathon? Do you find yourself suffering from nagging calf, knee or hip pain/tightness? Athletes often find themselves suffering from nagging injuries that don’t seem to connect to a specific trauma. There are reasons why this happens, and understanding the concept of load vs. capacity can help athletes better recover and better prevent future injuries. Simply put, all musculoskeletal injuries are the result of an imbalance between the load placed on th

Are you having trouble completing everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or prolonged sitting? Has your knee given way or feels unstable? If you're suffering these symptoms or pain in the knee then this article looks at the main causes of knee pain along with what to do about it to help get you back on your feet. What causes pain in the front of the knee (anterior knee pain)? The two most common causes of anterior knee pain are: Patello-Femoral Syndrome Patell

I can hear some of you say ‘that’s the last thing on my mind now’, and other’s saying ‘Yes, WHEN!’ and other’s saying ‘I’ve tried, and it feels different, will it ever be normal?’ and still others saying ‘I’m worried about what my partner will think of me now’. First things first, each and every person’s sex life is completely different, so never compare yourself to others when it comes to sex. There is no ‘normal’. Many women find that their sex life completely changes after

Are you having trouble completing everyday activities such as carrying the groceries or reaching into overhead cupboards? Does your shoulder feel unstable? Shoulder pain is quite common in Australia in both younger and older people, however the causes are often different. Should pain in younger people tends to be more likely from an accident or injury. However, for older people suffering shoulder pain it is often from natural wear and tear in the shoulder joint and the rotat

Headache is one of the most common health-related conditions in Australia, with around 15% of us taking pain-relieving medication for a headache at any given time. It is likely that nearly all of us will experience headache during our lifetime. People of any age can be affected, but people between the ages of 25 and 44 years are more likely to report having a headache. There are many possible causes of headaches. These may include: Acute injury to the neck (e.g. whiplash) Bio

Exercising after you have your baby can improve your physical and mental wellbeing. Regular exercise has numerous health benefits, all of which apply equally to the new mum as at any other stage of life. These benefits include assistance with weight loss, increased aerobic fitness, social interaction and psychological wellbeing. Exercise after giving birth can also hasten recovery, and assist with muscle strength and toning. It can; Help restore muscle strength and firm up yo