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Tips for starting exercise

Sep 25, 2019
2 min

Tips for starting exercise

The idea of starting exercise can often be overwhelming. You might find yourself questioning where on earth you start, what you need to do, and how can you possibly fit this into your already busy lifestyle? We have a few top tips for helping you get the ball rolling and start reaping the benefits of regular exercise. Set small achievable goals While you might think getting up at 5 a.m. every day of the week to burn through a grueling workout is the fastest way to get in rout

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Myths about back pain

Sep 19, 2019
1 min

Myths about back pain

Education is power, so let’s bust a few myths about back pain and how you should be managing it! BED REST: “I need to rest to let my back heal.” MYTH! Not moving your spine is possibly one of the worst things you could do. Our spines are designed to move, so when we have pain, they respond best to staying as active as possible! AVOID LIFTING: “I’m not allowed to lift anymore since hurting my back.” NEGATIVE! While it may be necessary to reduce lifting loads in the earlier sta

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Sitting is the new smoking

Jul 25, 2019
2 min

Sitting is the new smoking

In today’s world, people are spending more time sitting down than ever before. On average, office workers are spending up to 15 hours per day in a seated position. They now say that ‘sitting’ is the new ‘smoking,’ and it’s literally killing us! The potential negative health effects of excessive sitting include: 1. Prolonged sitting reduces blood flow to the brain, causing you to feel sluggish and tired. It is also linked to increased rates of depression and anxiety. 2. Sedent

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Grades of Muscle Injury

Jul 18, 2019
1 min

Grades of Muscle Injury

Muscle strain injuries can be graded into four categories based on the extent of damage to the muscle fibers. According to research by Mueller-Wohlfahrt H-W, et al. Br J Sports Med (2013), the four categories are as follows: Type 1 and Type 2 muscle injuries are “Functional Muscle Injuries,” meaning they are symptomatic without actual tissue damage. Type 3 and Type 4 are “Structural Muscle Injuries” that involve damage to the actual muscle fibers. Type 1: Over-exertion relat

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Osteoarthritis

Aug 6, 2018
3 min

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease that causes a breakdown in the cartilage protecting the ends of our bones. It is the most common form of arthritis, predominantly affecting older adults, and is more prevalent in women compared to men. OA may affect any joint in the body but is usually found in weight-bearing joints such as knees, hips and lower backs, or in the smaller joints of our hands. Cartilage is a thick, smooth form of connective tissue designed to p

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Knee Pain in Children?

Jun 25, 2018
2 min

Knee Pain in Children?

An explanation of ‘Osgood-Schlatter Lesion’ and how to address it. Knee pain, especially anteriorly, is a common complaint of the younger athletic population. Many girls and boys in their early adolescent years may suffer from pain just below their knees, particularly if they are highly active and participate in regular sport. If this is the case, they may be experiencing symptoms of Osgood-Schlatter Lesion (OSL) which is an osteochondritis (inflammation) that occurs at the g

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Broken Bone?

May 21, 2018
2 min

Broken Bone?

A broken bone or fracture is an injury in which the continuity of a bone is broken into two or more fragments. Most fractures are sustained when a sudden, high impact force is applied to the body, such as a fall, contact sport or motor vehicle accident. Due to the speed and force of the impact, the bone is unable to cope with such duress, causing the bone to break. Other causes of fracture include repetitive stress or overuse, commonly seen in the lower leg of a person who en

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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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