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Can you do this? Can you do this? Being able to hold a deep squat for a minimum of FIVE MINUTES (yes, we said five!) is a basic functional movement that ALL humans should be able to achieve.  Unfortunately, due to the physical pressures of the modern world (sitting...

A physios take on yoga A physios take on yoga As physiotherapists, we are in the game of assessing and treating injuries and those with tightness and pain. This is what we do all day!! (and love doing so!). As a result, we are frequently asked the following question...

Get moving! Get moving! Lately I have had a few patients ask me what I recommend as the ideal amount of exercise each week. The answer I give is according to Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines (The Department of Health, 2014). Children...

Calf Flexibility & Strength Calf Flexibility & Strength So far in 2016, I have been treating a lot of people who have either recently begun a running program, or have increased their running volume in an attempt to get faster. These individuals tend to have a...

Should you foam roll or stretch first? The rubber band analogy Should you foam roll or stretch first? The rubber band analogy First off, foam rolling really can encompass any technique that falls under the “self-massage”/rolling category. This could involve utilising...

The FMS The FMS The end of daylight savings, the frosty mornings, and the increase in wet weather marks the beginning of the winter sport season. By now, most winter sport teams are in full training, gearing up to hopefully begin the season on a winning note. At...

PosturePosture This week seems to be the week of injuries related to posture. Issues with posture are the root of injury for many people. In 2015, I completed an Honours Research Project where I observed the posture of elite rugby league players. From the junior...

Dry NeedlingDry Needling Dry needling is a popular treatment used by practitioners to treat a variety of conditions. Most people have heard of dry needling but tend to know very little about it. Having recently completed an introductory and advanced dry needling...