Children in Sport

Children in Sport

Physiotherapists are trained to prevent, recognise, and provide immediate care for athletic injuries. We suggest you seek treatment as soon as you think your child may have any injury that needs attention. The sooner they are seen, the less chance of ongoing issues....
Calf Injuries

Calf Injuries

Calf Injuries are a common occurrence in people who are involved in sports that include running, jumping, hopping and landing activities. Excessive forces during explosive contraction, eccentric control loading or when your calf muscles fatigue often result in pain...
Mid Back Pain

Mid Back Pain

Mid Back Pain? The thoracic spine extends from the lower neck down to the last rib. It is often a neglected part of the body, which is surprising considering that it is just as prone to stiffness as other parts of the spine. Though it is a difficult part of the body...
Lower Back Pain

Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain is probably the most common issue we see in our clinic. The lower back is the area of the spine between the bottom of the ribs and the pelvis. There are five moveable lumbar vertebrae with discs in between them. They are supported by strong surrounding...
Sports Injuries

Sports Injuries

  Sports Injuries: Statistically speaking, sports injuries peak in the months of May, June and July. Cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase your risk of sustaining injury. However, the fear of sustaining a sports injury should not deter you from...
The importance of casual play and exercise

The importance of casual play and exercise

  The importance of casual play and exercise to build strong muscles and a healthy outlook cannot be underestimated. Here’s a slightly disturbing statistic for you… Kids aged 5-15 years old had the greatest increase of all age groups in ACL (knee) surgery between...