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Plantar Fasciitis is the Latin term for "inflammation of the plantar fascia". The plantar fascia is a thick, fibrous ligament that runs under the foot from the heel bone to the toes. It forms the arch of the foot and functions as our natural shock-absorbing mechanism. Unlike muscle tissue, the plantar fascia
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There is a high rate of ACL ruptures in female soccer/football players and the research suggests that up to 50% of these injuries could have been avoided with proper implementation and adherence to an injury prevention program. Two programs that have been proven to reduce ACL injuries include the FIFA 11+ and the PEP program.
FIFA 11+
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Appropriate management for your Achilles pain is important.
Optimal loading is the key - the right amount of load at the right time will improve the tendons ability to sustain loads and forces. Regular physical activity and a positive attitude are
In an attempt to decrease overweight kids and childhood obesity the NSW government is offering a $100 rebate starting next January that you can claim per child, per calendar year, to reduce the cost of sport registration or membership fees.
Select the link below for more information.
https://sport.nsw.gov.au/sectordevelopment/activekids
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It's important to remain active when you have back pain.
Below is a link to a short video that you may find helpful.
Its always good to seek the advice of a skilled practitioner to help you to remain active when you have back pain.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hzPIb_-h8o
A question that we get as Physio's all the time, when can I play again?
We alway encourge a graded return to sport and there are multiple factors that can influence our decision to give you the green light to play however following a lower limb injury whether it be the ankle, hip or knee, here are four tests that we
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Ankle Rehabilitation - Restoring range and strength
Our ankle moves in many different ways which is why we can walk and run on uneven and slanted surfaces. It is a mobile adaptor that has the ability to respond and stabilise to whatever surface is under our foot.
The
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Once you have mastered balancing on one foot you can take it to the next level by attempting to balance on the ball of your foot using the same variations. Eyes closed, ball tosses, uneven surface.
Push up onto your toes
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