A wet and windy winter in Canberra has meant we have either spent less days out on the track or it’s driven us indoors to the dreaded treadmill to get in the kilometres. It begs the question; What is the best way to get a good run out of the treadmill? How do we get […]
In Australia, the winter months are usually the best time for long distance running. However, whether you are a novice or more experienced runner, running in Canberra during winter involves exercising in what can be an uncomfortable and motivationally challenging environment. The benefit of running at this time of year is that you can push […]
A Sever’s Lesion causes heel pain to arise in younger athletes as they progress into puberty (around 10-14 year olds). Initially thought to be an inflammatory condition, Sever’s Lesion is now thought to more likely be a non-inflammatory disorder relating to repetitive stress injury. This stress injury continues to aggravate the calcaneus bone, where the […]
‘I have had an ultrasound and been diagnosed with bursitis of the shoulder. I have rested it for six weeks and taken anti-inflammatory medication but I still get pain with movement.’ This is a common statement we hear with shoulders in the clinic and unfortunately it’s due to misinformation. The bursae are fluid filled sacks […]
Osgood-Schlatters disease is an irritation of the patella (knee) ligament at the site of the top of shinbone (tibia) and causes knee pain in children as they approach puberty and are beginning their growth spurt. It is most common in boys aged 13-15 and in girls 10 to 12 and is the result of excessive […]
Winter is approaching, and with this comes the long awaited start of winter sports. This is when people can experience groin tightness, discomfort and pain especially if they have had an inadequate pre-season. Sports like soccer, rugby, AFL, netball and hockey are physically demanding winter activities that require sharp changes in direction, kicking and […]
A general misconception during the postnatal period is that the body is back to its prenatal capacity for exercise after six weeks. However throughout the extended postnatal period it is important to gradually reintroduce activity under the guidance of your doctor or physiotherapist. After the birth of your child you may start thinking of return […]
Why can running longer lead to a faster speed on race day? The long run is a critical session that should not be left out of any runner’s weekly training program because it is effective in improving your run speed. I believe that if you’re only going to run once in a week, then the […]
ITB Friction Syndrome (also known as runner’s knee) is a common overuse injury that involves pain being produced on the outside of the knee. It is usually associated with activities that involve repetitive bending and straightening of the knee, such as running and cycling. The Iliotibial band is a thick band of fascia that runs […]
Cortisone Injections for Lateral Epicondylalgia ‘Tennis Elbow’ are they necessary ? What is Lateral Epicondylalgia? Lateral epicondylalgia can be defined in simple terms as pain arising from the outside of the elbow – most commonly attributed to the common extensor tendon. It is more commonly known as tennis elbow. For years, a common component of treatment for […]