10 Facts About Low Back Pain
10 Facts About Low Back Pain Words by GCPSH APA Titled Sports & Musculoskeletal Physio, Rick Bain 1. Back pain is common Back pain is not a disease. It is a normal experience for most of us. 84% of …
Injury
Ankle Sprain Injuries are not harmless!!
Ankle Sprain Injuries are not harmless!! Extracts taken from Assocaite Professor Eammon Delahunt in Sports Physio & GCPSH Sports & Olympic Phyiso, Britt Caling The lateral ligament complex of the ankle is usually defined as the ligaments shown in …
Injury Prevention for Dancers- just like elite athletes
Injury Prevention for Dancers- just like elite athletes Dance is considered to be an art form- its dancers, artists. Certainly Artistic Directors might favour a particular aesthetic, line or body shape to fit their vision. It is, however undeniable …
Is my Hip Pain Bursitis?
Hip Pain is NOT just Bursitis Written by GCPSH APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physio, Myles Burfield One of the most commonly diagnosed hip injuries is greater trochanteric bursitis, aka ‘The pain in the butt that’s not quite in the …
Osteoarthritis – What is it & What you can do about it
What is Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis (OA), sometimes called degenerative joint disease or degenerative arthritis is the most common chronic condition of the joints. It can affect any joint, but it occurs most often in knees, hips & lower back. In OA the cartilage …
Muscle Compensations
Muscle Compensations words By Frederic Impens – Dip. Remedial Massage, Cert 4 Personal Training; Member ATMS “Compensation” is a term that people in the health and fitness industry use on a daily basis. It references to a unique and yet confounding …
The Alter-G Treadmill at Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health
Whats all the excitement about the Alter-G Treadmill at Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health? words by Sports & Exercise Physio Rick Bain The Alter-G Anti-Gravity Treadmill is an innovative rehabilitation and training treadmill that was developed by NASA and …
Metatarsal Stress Fractures
Metatarsal Stress Fractures – words by Gold Coast Foot Centres Podiatrist Nelson Pollard Metatarsal stress fractures are said to be the second most common fracture site, behind the tibia, in the athletic population. Stress fractures of the 2nd, 3rd …
Do you suffer from Vertigo (part 2)?
Do you suffer from Vertigo (part 2)? Words by Physio Helen Sibbald Have you experienced vertigo or dizziness or just a feeling of disequilibrium? You may have a vestibular disorder, a problem with your neck or rarely, something more serious. …
EightSteps to an Injury-free Triathlon Season
Eight Steps to an Injury-free Triathlon Season Words by Britt Caling, APA Titled Sports & Exercise Physio ; Sports Physio consultant to Triathlon Australia elite program (2002-2020) & appointed to Rio Olympics Australian Team Sports Physio (2016) 1. Maintain your …
