How can I prevent blisters when running? Our Podiatrist Marney gives her top tips on how to prevent blisters during training and event day. New Shoes If you have new runners, make sure that you wear them in at least 2 weeks before an event. Start by wearing them...

More than bendy? Am I hypermobile or just flexible? Being mobile is good right? Don’t we want to be flexible and hypermobile. Is there a difference? Flexibility refers to the muscles and their associated fascia being stretched. A muscle is a contractile tissue which...

Jaw pain, temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD), is a common and often debilitating condition but it can be easy to treat with the right care team on your side. So, what do we mean when we say TMD? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the articulation of the mandible...

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) was first diagnosed in the 1950’s with current rates continually increasing.  What is ASD? ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder with an onset before the age of three, however may not manifest itself until later in life. Children with ASD...

Menopause - one of the biggest changes the female body tackles in response to changing hormones and typically peaks at ages 49-51. Menopause typically reflects the absence of menstruation of at least 12 months. Most women associate this period with the dreaded hot...

Do I have a wart on my foot? What is a wart? A wart is caused by a viral infection known as the human papillomavirus (HPV).  Warts are characterised by a growth of raised hard skin and they can generally be found on the hands and feet. Warts also have little black...

Remember that high of crossing the finish line of a run you have been training for for months? We are all missing it. In the clinic, we have been reflecting on what our clients have achieved over the years. We don't always get that chance as we are too focussed on the...

With gyms closed we’ve found lots of people are turning to running and making the most of the awesome trails and beaches the Surf Coast has to offer! With all this extra time, it may be tempting to run more frequently and/or longer distances.  But, did you know that...

My 5 steps to fixing ITB syndrome You’re out on a run chasing down your next PB when suddenly you feel a sharp pain on the outside of your knee. You pull up, shake it off and start again. But that same pain returns getting worse with each step until you’re eventually...

Trigger point dry needling Trigger point dry needling is a technique where a fine, sterile acupuncture filament needle is used to stimulate and relieve a “trigger point” in tight and sore muscles. So, what does that even mean? A ‘trigger point’ is a tight or...

Lack of time, never-ending to-do lists, full-time work, full-time parenting, commuting, poor weather, low motivation .. sounding familiar? These are some of the more common barriers to exercise we hear as exercise physiologists.   Where does your daily dose of...

Amidst the chaos in our world right now, and what we can't control. It is important to focus on the little things, the positive things, the things that make us smile, and things we can control.  We want to maintain our health, fitness and wellbeing the best that we...

Lateral Foot Pain Ugg boot foot? We have been seeing an increase recently in clients experiencing pain through the outside of the foot. One of the main changes over the last few months have been people working from home and wearing slippers or going barefoot. I have...

Finally restrictions are starting to ease. The reality of home-schooling is over, kids are returning to the classroom and parents have been popping champagne corks all over Torquay. Residents are likewise keen to escape the confines of self isolation - access gym...

Most of us know and understand the benefits of keeping active for our overall mental and physical wellbeing, but understanding is not always enough motivation. We have noticed a trend with clients finding it hard to find the motivation to exercise over the last few...