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Achilles Injuries

Dec 7, 2017
1 min

Achilles Injuries

The Achilles tendon is the thickest, strongest tendon in the human body, able to transfer large forces when we move. The Achilles’ can transfer forces of up to 10 times your body weight when you jump, hop, run or skip. Many Achilles injuries are chronic and develop slowly over time but can be very debilitating and take a long time to settle and recover. Causes of Achilles pain can be weak calf muscles (Gastrocnemius & Soleus), an imbalance between the calf muscles, tight ankl

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Load – “Looking for the Goldilocks Zone”

Nov 30, 2017
2 min

Load – “Looking for the Goldilocks Zone”

Load is possibly the hottest, most researched topic in sports at present. So, what is load? Load is the work, exercise (load you put your body through) in training and /or competing in your chosen sport. Load is protective of injury and increases your risk of injury. Confused yet? The oldest example of load is the legend of Milo, a wrestler known for his superhuman strength, who carried a calf on his shoulders as a young man every day. As the calf grew so did Milo’s strength,

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Dietitian- Expressions of Interest

Mike Paterson/ Rowan Davison

Aug 10, 2017
2 min

Dietitian- Expressions of Interest

Have you or someone you know ever considered seeking information from a Dietitian? We are taking expressions of interest at this stage to gauge if there would be the demand for Rowan to join our team. Have a read of his information below and either contact him directly or you can speak to us. All information and enquiries will be kept confidential. DIETITIAN Medowie Family & Sports Physio would like to gauge interest from its valued visitors to utilise the services of an Accr

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Hamstring Strains

Jul 11, 2017
2 min

Hamstring Strains

Hamstring Strains are one of the most common sports injuries. The hamstring muscles are found at the back of your thigh. The hamstrings are composed of three main muscles; the biceps femoris muscle, the semimembranosus muscle and the semitendinosus muscle. The biceps femoris muscle is the most commonly injured. Hamstring strains occur when excessive or sudden tension is put through the hamstring muscle fibres. Hamstring strains vary from simple strains to complete tears. The

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Lateral Hip Pain

Jul 4, 2017
1 min

Lateral Hip Pain

Lateral (or pain on the side) hip pain is an extremely common complaint, and often referred to as pain over the Greater trochanter or trochanteric pain. Pain typically presents in weight-bearing activities, especially ascending stairs, running or high impact activities as well as side lying (on either side). Symptoms can include focal tenderness, weak hip abduction, pain radiating into lower buttock or lateral thigh and even numbness in the upper thigh. Pain is often aggravat

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Knee Pain – Part 1

Jun 27, 2017
2 min

Knee Pain – Part 1

Knee pain is one of the post common causes of pain experienced by people when they exercise. Due to the complex nature and different management required for knee pain, I’ve broken this blog into a few parts. To start with anterior knee pain (pain in the front of the knee) or patella-femoral (kneecap area) pain has been cited as affecting 56% of the general population, with a higher prevalence in athletes. Many people sadly start exercising and then give up due to knee pain. W

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Proprioception - the body’s awareness of where it is, in relation to itself??

Jun 15, 2017
2 min

Proprioception - the body’s awareness of where it is, in relation to itself??

Proprioception – in Latin it means “one’s own,” “individual” and “to take or grasp.” In Physiotherapy it means “the sense of where the body (or a limb) is in relation to the rest of the body and the environment.” Proprioception is essentially messages sent to the brain from muscles, tendons and joints to allow us to move and manipulate our environment without constantly falling, walking into stuff or generally being very unco-ordinated in our movements. Still don’t quite ge

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The Core Muscles of the Foot

Jun 7, 2017
2 min

The Core Muscles of the Foot

Is your foot strong enough for your level of activity? The foot is one of the most dynamic areas of the body, it also takes some of the most punishment. Many people know the importance of looking after their core to prevent back pain, or their rotator cuff and scapula to help control the shoulder. It may come as some surprise, but foot strength is just as important, especially in runners or athletes who perform in high impact or multi-directional sports. If you have “flat fee

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Physiotherapy- What is it?

May 22, 2017
1 min

Physiotherapy- What is it?

What is Physiotherapy? Physiotherapy in Australia (as quoted by the Australian Physiotherapy Association-APA) Using advanced techniques and evidence-based care, Physiotherapists assess, diagnose, treat and prevent a wide range of health conditions and movement disorders. Physiotherapy helps to repair damage, reduce stiffness and pain, increase mobility and improve quality of life. Many people may be of the opinion that physiotherapists mainly work with sports related injuries

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