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We have all heard the advice to “walk it off” when feeling stressed. For decades this was vague lifestyle advice. But science has fundamentally changed this picture — exercise isn’t just a side dish in mental healthcare; it is the main course. Research now confirms that for many people, hitting the gym or the pavement can be just as effective as medication or counselling.1 

The exercise effect 

In 2023, researchers published a landmark umbrella review analysing 97 previous systematic reviews involving over 128,000 participants.

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As we move into late summer and early autumn, many athletes are shifting gears toward pre-season training for AFL and NRL. This is a phase where training volume, speed work, and (for contact sports) tackling gradually increase. From a physio’s perspective, this period isn’t something to fear — but it does benefit from smart preparation and good load management.

Across both Australian football and rugby league, injury surveillance data shows that the most common issues are muscle strains, joint sprains, and impact-related injuries, rather than sudden or severe injuries. Read more

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With summer around the corner, it won’t be long until you can rejoin your teammates and fill your days with cricket, soccer, tennis and all your favourite summer sports. As a result, we’ve been fielding plenty of questions about the most effective ways to improve sports performance, and do so fast. 

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Understanding ACL Injuries

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are common in Australia. In fact, Australia has historically held the highest rate of ACL injury in the world. Despite a lot of media attention, ACL injuries are still poorly understood by sportsmen and women as well as everyday Australians who can also suffer an ACL injury from undertaking social and leisure activities. 

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Knee Pain - Exercise Physiologist

Whether you’re trying to stay physically active or just making your way around your workplace, for the 25% of adults that develop knee pain, movement and daily life can quickly become difficult and uncomfortable. So when it comes to getting help for your knee pain, a physiotherapist and an exercise physiologist can both help.

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High-Performance-Foot-Ankle-Injuries

Foot and ankle injuries represent a large proportion of all injuries resulting in time lost to sport. In high level college sport, it is estimated to account for 27% of all injuries, whilst some studies investigating the prevalence of foot and ankle injuries in recreational sport could exceed 35% of all injuries.

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