Our Podiatrist – “Practice what you preach”
The before shot Long run – 35 km, Marathon preparation After – in the hurt locker
Shin Splints: The three causes of shin pain!
Have you ever gone for a run, or perhaps a long walk – only to develop pain in the shins afterwards? ‘Shin splints’, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common condition, yet for many, it remains a mystery as to how to avoid and treat this painful and sometimes debilitating problem. As many as … Read more
Bike fit: Case study
We have been getting some fantastic results with our specialised bike-fitting and musculoskeletal bike screening service, and decided to share an example with you all! Case Study 1: Gary is a 30 year old graphic designer, who commutes daily on his Giant Roadbike, and completes longer rides on weekends. He came in for a comprehensive … Read more
Cycling: Preventing Injury and Optimising Efficiency
In what has traditionally been seen as a European way of lifestyle and transport, Australians are increasingly embracing cycling as a great form of exercise to build general fitness, improve stress levels, and commute to work. In Melbourne, the number of commuting cyclists has doubled over the last 5 years! Melbourne also tops the list … Read more
Neck Pain and Headaches
Neck Pain & Headaches There are many different types of headaches, and many different causes. The most commonly witnessed types of headache are Tension Headache & Cervicogenic Headache. In both types of headache, symptoms may originate due to dysfunction in the neck and cervical spine (also called cervicogenic headache). Headaches effect a large proportion of … Read more
Runner’s Knee: Iliotibial Band Syndrome
What Is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Iliotibial band syndrome is a condition that commonly presents in runners and typically causes pain at the outer aspect of the knee, where the iliotibial band (ITB) crosses the knee joint. Iliotibial band syndrome describes a condition where the iliotibial band rubs against a bony prominence at the outer aspect … Read more