Barefoot Running
Can I Run A Marathon Barefoot? By APA Sports & Exercise Physio, Britt Caling The simple answer to this question is “yes”. As a Sports Physio, I would suggest that almost anyone can run a marathon barefoot if you have …
Education
Mountain Biking Tips
Starting to Mountain Bike after being a road rider/triathlete seems like it should be a pretty easy cross-over right? On both bikes you just sit in the saddle, put your feet on the pedals and pedal in a circle while …
Compression Garments – Why Use Them
Compression Garments Why use them? One of the newest trends for recovery in the athletic market, is the use of compression clothing. So what is all the fuss really about? What is compression clothing? and What do I use compression garments for? …
Exercise as an anti-ageing weapon
By Sports & Exercise Physio, ex-AFL Lead Physio, Mark Homewood We all know the benefits of keeping muscles strong as the body ages. Being strong ensures that we keep a high-quality of living into our twilight years. Research from the …
What is Recovery? and Why does it Matter?
Written by Sports & Olympic Physio Britt Caling with information shared from Shona Halson (previous Australian Institute Of Sport Recovery Specialist) and YLMS Sport Science What is “Recovery”? Recovery allows the restoration of physiological (body) and psychological (brain) processes so …
Are you suffering from headaches?
June is National Migraine Awareness Month If you suffer from really bad, throbbing headaches that cause you to go and lay down in a dark and quiet room until it passes, and after which you feel quite “wiped out” – …
Suspect that your headaches are migraines? You MUST read this!
June is National Headache and Migraine Awareness Month. If you suspect that your headaches are migraines or if you have chronic headaches, it is advisable to speak to a medical professional for a proper diagnosis and about the various treatments …
Massage and the Central Nervous System…
What is the central nervous system and how does massage affect it? The central nervous system is made up of the brain (this controls how we think) and spinal cord (this controls messages between the brain and nerves throughout the …
Salt Water Swimmers – How to keep yourself swimming!
Salt Water Swimmers – How to keep yourself swimming! A webinar presented by Britt Caling, with assistance from Sports Physio Liam Ryan APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physio B.App.Sc. (physio) {hons I} Australian Olympic & Commonwealth Games Team Physio, Physio …
Accurate Rehabilitation from Injury- Is Your Physio Assessing or Guessing where to take you?
By Physio, Liam Ryan As part of your rehabilitation following injury your physiotherapist will often measure different things to assess your progress. This may include: – your strength, -ability to maintain technique under fatigue, -your balance, -power -range or motion …
