Exercise & Chronic Pain: Michael’s Story for Exercise Right Week 2021
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Exercise is Medicine: Matt’s Story for Exercise Right Week 2021
Exercise is medicine. In fact, there are claims exercise is “the cheapest, most accessible medicine available”.
Read moreThe Female Athlete Triad: What Is It?
The Female Athlete Triad is an important consideration when treating female athletes. So what exactly is it?
Read moreWhat Are Pelvic Floor Exercises And Why Are They Important?
Here at Allsports Physiotherapy, we regularly see people with urinary incontinence as a result of the pelvic floor muscles not working as well as they should.
Read moreAllsports Physiotherapy the 2021 Hospital Challenge Cup Naming Partner
For the second consecutive year, Allsports Physiotherapy (as part of the Healthia Ltd group) has partnered with Queensland Rugby Union to become the naming rights sponsor for the Hospital Challenge Cup.
Read moreKnee pain? Read this from your local physiotherapist
Knee pain is one of the most common complaints our allied health professionals see in clinic. But do not worry – physiotherapy has been proven to be extremely helpful in alleviating knee pain.[1]
Why is knee pain so common?
The knee is the largest shock absorbing joint in the leg and takes the brunt of our day-to-day loads. The knee joint is essentially made up of bones, cartilage, and ligaments. Four bones make up your knee joint: the thigh bone (femur), shin bones (tibia and fibula) and the patella (kneecap). These bones are lined with chondral cartilage and two meniscus (tough rubbery pieces of cartilage) that sit between your thigh and shin bones to help absorb shock and facilitate movement. There are four important structural ligaments that keep your knee stable and the muscles around your knee also support your joint. Any of these structures can be a source of pain.
Making the most of your Easter holiday with kids
Easter is nearly here and, for a lot of Australian families, it is their favourite time of year to dust off their tents, hammocks and sleeping bags and hit the road for their annual camping holiday. It is also a perfect opportunity for children of all ages to swap the “screen time” for “green time” and explore all the great outdoors has to offer, all while getting in their recommended physical activity each day (and burning off those Easter chocolates)!
Read moreJarred finger? Why you need to see a Hand Therapist.
By Chen Li – BAppSc(Phty), Hand Therapy Group Physiotherapist, Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA), Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
Finger injuries are generally known as a ‘jarred finger.’ It commonly occurs in sports such as netball, AFL, oz tag and rugby. Quite often they are left untreated and can lead to swelling, stiffness, pain and finger deformities. Here we take a look at the most common finger injuries and how a hand therapist can help.
Read moreLow Back Pain Relief: What your physio wants you to know
Suffering from a sore lower back?
You are not alone – about 80% of the population experiences a sore back at some point in their lives, regardless of their physical and psychological health. But don’t despair – most people recover within 4-6 weeks.[1]
Read moreNutrition to Enhance Sleep Recovery
By Steffani Ford – Eat Smart Nutrition Accredited Dietitian & Sports Dietitian
Why do we need sleep?
Sleep is a critical part of an athlete’s recovery because it has:
- Physiological and psychological benefits, such as assisting with muscle growth and repair.
- Positive effects on the brain, such as consolidating memories like new skills learnt during training.
Scientists do not have a definitive answer as to why we need sleep, but we do know that sporting performance is negatively affected by a lack of it. From recent research, we also know that a lack of sleep may have negative effects on your immune and endocrine systems, which could lead to illness and therefore impede training and recovery and performance in competition.
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