Physiotherapy

Understanding Tendinopathy

- Physiotherapy, Physiotherapy

Tendinopathy refers to a broad term surrounding painful conditions in/around tendons in response to overuse. It is characterised by micro-tears, collagen disarray, and a range of cellular changes in the tendon.

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Blood Flow Restriction Training in Rehabilitation 

- Physiotherapy

High-quality rehabilitation should commence immediately after an injury. Everyone with an acute injury (e.g. ACL rupture) experiences early loss in muscle mass and muscle strength. Overuse injuries also require adequate load management to reduce pain and increase load. 

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ACL injury in males vs females

- Physiotherapy

It is well known that females are much more susceptible to anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury than males, in fact, across the first two seasons of the women’s Australian Football League (AFLW) the rates were 6.2 and 9.2 times higher than the men’s league (AFLM) in the same years.

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Osteoarthritis - And What To Do About It

- Physiotherapy

Osteoarthritis affects approximately 2.2 million Australians, or 9.3% of the population. Read what to do about it!

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5 tips to build up during pre-season

- Physiotherapy

Off season is typically a good time to fit in 3-4 strength and running sessions per week. If you haven’t included any strength work, it’s never too late to start! 

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