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Do I have Plantar Fasciitis? Why is it not getting better?
Do you have plantar heel pain that has been present for over 3 months? Chances are you do not have Plantar Fasciitis but "Plantar Fasciosis". Heel pain is the most common injury we treat as Podiatrists. We find the term "plantar fasciitis" is used loosely for many...
Catherine Allison, Torquay Osteopath, explains how your cycle may be effecting your knee pain.
Key Points: Females are 8 times more likely to injure their ACL than their male counterpartsFiring rates of nerves that control muscle activity were much higher in the week before a woman's next period than earlier in the menstrual cycleHormones oestrogen,...
Maddie McMahon, Torquay Podiatrist, shares how to pick the perfect Runner!
Stack height, weight, correction, neutral, road, trail, cushioning, width... the list goes on! Delving into the many variations of runners is a big task - there are many features to be aware of other than just the colour! It is not simple choosing the perfect pair of...
Achilles pain running?
Running is fantastic for the body. It helps you feel good and the evidence has shown that it is great for your joints (yep…even your knees!), bones, heart and lungs. Unfortunately, Achilles pain in runners is quite common. At Torquay Sports Medicine Centre we love...
Schools out on school bags and back pain!
Over the next fortnight the kids will be back in uniform and back at school. This also means that they will be back carry a school bag. School bags have come under much scrutiny over the last few years as it was thought that they are the source of adolescent back...
Christine Fraser, Osteopath, shares her top 5 stretches when travelling these Holidays!
5 Travel-friendly stretches that might just save your holidays! It’s no secret that Aussie's love to travel and the Christmas/New Years period sure is a popular time to do so. More than half the Australian population now owns a passport and as a nation, we took more...
Andy Allan, Torquay Physiotherapist, gives his top tips to avoid a Running Injury!
Top 5 Ways to avoid getting a running injury! Spring is here! As the sun comes out & the days get longer, more runners start to come out of their winter hibernation - some just love running, others have marathons and half marathons to tackle. Did you know that...
Torquay Nutritionist, Melissa, shares her Top 4 Tips To Balance Your Blood Sugar
I see a lot of patients who feel like they are eating well, exercising consistently and trying to do other things to support their health goals but are not achieving them. A huge factor that can impact health goals is dysregulated blood sugar which creates...
How soon is too soon? Safely returning to exercise after having a baby.
This is a question I get asked over and over by pregnant clients. My answer is generally the same. How long is a piece of string? Each pregnancy, each birth experience and each baby is really different: as is my answer to this question. What about my pelvic floor?...
Blistering Treatment – Maddie McMahon, Torquay Podiatrist, gives her top tips.
Blisters - how do we treat? Blisters are a big reason why people pull out of a run or walk and can make an event experience extremely unpleasant. We want to help you prevent blisters and give you the tools to manage them if they do occur. Treatment So you have a...
Blister Prevention – Maddie McMahon, Torquay Podiatrist, gives her top tips.
How can I prevent blisters? Blisters are a big reason why people pull out of run and walking events and can make the experience extremely unpleasant. We want to help you prevent blisters and give you the tools to manage them. Cause High friction The skin is stretched...
What’s in a bike? From one novice to another.
If you're a cycling enthusiast, please skip through this. However, if you have recently started cycling or like me, just wanted to know a bit more about fitting a bike and cycling, read on! I have clients present to me on a weekly basis talking to me about their bike,...
How an osteopath may help with your low back pain!
You may have seen in the news that a recent study into low back pain management has highlighted a few issues within our care current system. If you are one of the 25% of Australian's experience back pain on a daily basis or the 50% of Australian's have experienced...
What is Osteopathy?
Osteopathy is a manual, hands on form, of allied health care. It look at the body as a whole and this is exactly how your osteopathic appointment and management will be. Our Osteopath will carefully listen to what is happening for you, whether it is back or...
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR 5KM RUN TIME!
How do you train for a 5k run? Do you lace up and just try and run as fast as possible? Do you try and do a personal best every run? Has it worked or do you feel like you’ve hit a plateau? Running 5km requires a balance of speed, endurance and muscle strength. There...
Myotherapist, Gary, shares his inside tips for road cyclists!
As I can see more and more riders on our roads, I thought about giving an inside guide about some common injuries and niggles that you could encounter while road cycling, and most importantly how to prevent them. Many amateur cyclists spend more time perfecting and...
Myotherapy – frequently asked questions!
Gary, Myotherapist at Torquay Sports Medicine Centre, answers frequently asked questions about Myotherapy. What is Myotherapy? Myotherapy is a hands-on treatment focussed on muscle and fascia. What is the difference between myotherapy and remedial massage...
Core Exercises for Golfers
Hit the ball FURTHER and move away from PAIN! Golf is a fantastic sport that can be one of the most enjoyable experiences when your body is moving freely and healthily. However, like any other sport, injuries can creep in and severely limit our ability to keep playing...
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