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Calf Injuries in Runners

Have you injured your calf running? Do you get calf tightness during or after a run? Physiotherapist Lachlan Butcherine explains how calf injuries happen and how to get back running with strong calf muscles.

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What is bursitis?

Do you have bursitis? We explain what bursitis is, where you can get bursitis, and what to do about it.

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How to get into the gym after an injury

The gym can be intimidating whether you’re strating new or returning after a hiatus. Let us guide your return to the gym following pain or injury. We explain the key things to consider when starting out at the gym.

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Calling all weekend warriors!

Do you have an old injury or niggle that you need ready for the upcoming winter sport season? Physiotherapist Lachlan shares his expert advice on how to avoid injury this season.

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Don’t let foot pain ruin your summer! 

Plantar fasciitis is horrible. It feels like walking on broken glass every morning and can last weeks to months, or even years.

With cases increasing leading into summer, find out what you can do to avoid it.

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Recovery Priorities

Looking to recover better from exercise, protect yourself against injury, or reduce your pain? We go through recovery options that are available, like cold immersion, compression therapy, and infrared saunas.

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Tight Muscles

Do you struggle with tight muscles?

Have you ever thought “I should stretch more”?

Do you feel like you need to have regular massages?

Persistent muscle tightness is a common problem; read the causes and how to get on top of it.

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Nerve pain

Do you have nerve pain? Do you know if it is caused by inflammation or compression of your nerve? Do you have weakness or numbness? This blog goes into everything nerve pain.

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Abs v Core

What is your core?

How is this is different to your abs?

Why does this matter for you?

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Sick of sitting?

Back to work and already sick of sitting all day? This is an opportunity to find the balance in your day. Find out exactly how to keep your body feeling fantastic with tips from physiotherapy James Wood.

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Holiday Rehab

Should you continue your rehab exercises while you’re away?

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Flexibility

Do you want to be more flexible? Is it because you constantly feel tight? Is it to prevent injury or reduce pain? Understanding what is limiting your movement is key to creating the best plan to improve your flexibility long term.

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Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)

Do you have frozen shoulder (aka adhesive capsulitis)? Frozen shoulder is often misdiagnosed, however if you move quickly, there are things you can do (and not do) to reduce pain. Learn more about what to do, and what not to do.

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Diaphragmatic breathing

If you get stiff in your neck, back, or chest while sitting; if you have poor digestion; or if you get short of breath while sitting, it’s likely you’re not breathing effectively, and diaphragmatic breathing could help.

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Lateral Hip Pain

Do you have pain on the outside of your hip? Pain in this area can come from many different structures. Each of these can recover really well, but they require different treatments. Have an assessment, make a plan, get out of pain.

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