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3 Common Muscular Strains During the Sporting Season—And Why They Happen
Every sporting season brings a surge of enthusiasm, competition, and—unfortunately for many athletes—muscular strains.
Physio? Osteo? Chiro? EP? What is a Movement Therapist?
A Movement Therapist is not a title you hear very often. It's who we are and what we do, so lets explore it a little more.
What is an Exercise Physiologist and why they're like car mechanics.
Find out about what Exercise Physiologists too using the analogy of a car mechanic.
CrossFit to Comeback: Julia Hannaford and the ACL Cross Protocol
Hear our sponsored athlete Jules' journey with her ACL Rehab.
Rotator Cuff Injuries in Australia: Morbidity and Interventions.
How common are rotator cuff injuries and what can we do to prevent them.
5 Common Structures in Your Shoulder That Get Inflamed
Lets examine the relationship between key structural stakeholders in the shoulder and their relationship between inflammation and functional capacity.
5 Structures That Can Be the Source of Anterior Knee Pain
We delve into 5 structures that could be the culprit for your sore knee!
Mik's ACL Rehab using the Tom Cross Bracing Protocol
The Tom Cross Brace Protocol is a conservative treatment approach that allows the ACL to heal naturally by stabilizing the knee with a brace that initially limits movement.
How to Set Realistic New Year’s Resolutions for Movement & Physical Activity
Most New Year’s resolutions fail before February even begins. Why? Because we set goals that are too big, too vague, or simply don’t fit into our real lives.
What Chiropractors don't want you to know
Chiropractors' secret revealed! 🚨 Discover what they don't want you to know about other chiropractors.
I rolled my ankle and it hasn't been the same since! Why!?
Why are ankles never the same after frequent rolls? Let's explore the contributing factors.
Chiropractic Expertise in Managing Sports Injuries, Acute Conditions, and Chronic Pain at Movement Therapy
It is still commonly thought that Chiropractors give a quick 5 minute session where the patient get's cracked and then they leave. At Movement Therapy that's not the case.
Maximizing Running Performance: Exploring Cadence, Tone, and Posture
Looking at Cadence, Tone/Tension and Posture to improve your running.
Nerve Pain in your arm.. Where's it coming from?
Nerve pain in the arm can be challenging, but understanding the difference between radicular nerve pain and neural tension is like knowing the nature of the puzzle you're solving.
Shin Splints.. What are they and how do we treat them?
Shin splints, also known as medial tibial stress syndrome, are caused by overuse or repetitive stress on the muscles and tendons that attach to the shinbone.
What on earth is Exercise Physiology!?
Exercise physiologists understand that exercise is not just a means to enhance fitness and athletic performance but also a potent form of medicine.
Vertigo.. What is it and how can Movement Therapy help?
Vertigo is like being on a carnival ride that never stops - except you're not having fun.
The Causes of Knee Pain: Understanding the Root of the Problem
To truly tackle knee pain, we need to get to the root of the problem.
"Popping, Clicking and Locking? What’s going on with my knee…"
Whilst the above diagnosis may explain the cause of the popping, clicking or locking it’s more important to identify the functional impairments that have led to that diagnosis.
Plantar Fasciitis; It's such a pain in the.. Heel!
Do you experience sharp pains in your heel when you first get out of bed in the morning? This might be a sign of plantar fasciitis
"My Inner Knee is Painful..." It could be your Saphenous Nerve!
"Adductor gripping occurs when the muscles in the inner part of your thigh become too tight and compress the saphenous nerve. This compression can lead to pain, tingling, or numbness in the inner part of your knee."
"My knee is worn out, there’s not much I can do about it…" WRONG!
It’s a common misconception that once arthritis sets in, it’s game over. However by improving the movement patterns of not just your knee but of your whole body, pain levels can reduce and your quality of life can improve.
Managing Wry Neck: How Manual Therapy Can Provide Relief
Wry neck, also known as torticollis, is a condition characterized by involuntary muscle spasms that twist or tilt the neck.
"Meniscus Injuries - What are they and what do I do now?”
Most meniscus injuries can be managed conservatively. This means that no medical or surgical intervention is necessary. This is where a movement therapist comes in.
Muscle Pain? Have you tried Dry Needling...
Learn all about Dry Needling and how it is used to treat muscle pain and knots!
Knots? Trigger Points? What exactly are they...
Think of a trigger point as a traffic jam on a busy highway. The traffic jam represents a muscle injury or overuse, which causes a buildup of tension and congestion in the affected area.
"Knee Pain: You’ve got a Diagnosis.. But what’s the real problem?"
Think of it like a mystery novel, where the diagnosis is the suspect and the functional impairments are the clues. Just like in a mystery novel, it's important to gather all the clues to solve the case and in this case, the case is knee pain.
"I have blurred vision when I move.. What could be causing this?"
Do you ever experience blurred or double vision when you move your head? If you have, then it may be a result of a problem with your vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR).
How Exercise Physiologists Help Manage Diabetes: A Path to Health and Wellness
Exercise is a powerful tool in diabetes management, and exercise physiologists play a crucial role in designing personalized exercise programs
Fix Tennis Elbow for good.. Don't just manage the symptoms.
Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, is a condition characterised by pain and inflammation in the tendons that attach to the bony prominence on the outer side of the elbow called the lateral epicondyle.
Dodgy Ankles... What's the Solution?
Just as an architect can reinforce a compromised structure, movement therapy can help rebuild the stability of your ankle.
Back Pain Begone! The role of movement retraining for pain relief
By addressing any hip or pelvic dysfunction that may be contributing to your lower back pain, we can reduce compensatory movements and help you move more freely.
5 Ways Movement Therapy can help tackle knee pain
Five ways that Movement Therapy can help improve your knee pain. These include improving your joint function and mobility as well as decreasing joint inflammation.
Debunking the Misconception: "Bone on Bone" and Osteoarthritis
Using the terminology "bone on bone" to explain osteoarthritis is a poor representation of the complex nature of the disease