By Matt Bushell The publishing of the book ‘Born to run’ by Christopher McDougall propelled the barefoot movement and minimalist shoes into the popular running world around 2009. And while the subject tends not to be as all-consuming as it once was, it’s left behind a question that we hear regularly from both experienced and aspiring runners; ‘should I run with a forefoot or rearfoot strike?’. Foot strike can be broken into 3 main categories; rearfoot, where your heel contacts the ground first, midfoot, where you contact the ground with a near flat foot and finally forefoot, where the ball...
Trochanteric bursitis is inflammation of the bursa in your hip. This particular bursa sits on the outside of the hip joint, just below part of your protruding hip bone (greater trochanter). A bursa is a fluid filled sac which cushions and reduces friction between bone and the surrounding soft tissue (predominantly tendon). Trochanteric bursitis rarely occurs in isolation, and often includes some form of tendinopathy of the overlying tendons. For this reason the term “Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome” has been suggested as a more accurate description. It affects people of all ages and levels of activity; however it is almost...
What is Syndesmosis injury? A Syndesmosis injury of the ankle involves tearing of the ligaments between the ends of the Tibia and Fibula (lower leg bones). These ligaments provide stability to the ankle joint, maintaining the ankle mortise structure. The Mortise is the concave shape that the Tibia and Fibula make to sit over the top of the Talus bone. The Syndesmosis is comprised of three major ligaments: Anterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (AITFL), Posterior Inferior Tibiofibular Ligament (PITFL), and the Interosseous Ligament/Membrane. The AITFL and PITFL are considered the primary stabilisers of the Syndesmosis. The Interosseous ligament/membrane stabilises the distal...
Good news QLD’ers…..the gyms are re-opening! There has been two types of people, when it comes to exercise during the Covid-19 pandemic. Those who have increased their exercise regime and are now doing more cardio than ever. And those who have been spending more time watching Netflix and testing out new recipes. Whether you’ve been smashing the cardio or taking life a little easy, check out the following tips before returning to a gym-based routine. Tips to prevent injury getting back to the gym following your Covid-19 break! Your body generally does a great job of adapting to exercise routines....
Everyone loves a good massage every now and then. But there’s one kind that’s more than just a feel-good experience. It promotes wellness and relief for injury, and it’s called remedial massage. Remedial massage is a technique used by trained therapists to locate damaged areas of the body, such as strained muscles. The massage can hasten the body’s natural healing process. As the term implies, it remedies the pain you may be feeling, allowing you to go back to your daily routine without worrying about having any aching muscles or bones. The great thing about remedial massage is that it...
What is the purpose of Remedial Massage and does it work? With everybody pushing the boundaries in their working lives and/or sporting pursuits, having a good therapist who can help you get up the next day feeling better and ready to keep pushing those boundaries isessential. So why do you need a massage if your running short on time? Massages help the muscles recover back to a “rest length”. Increases in training loads or leading up to a big game or sporting event are perfect times to come in for a massage. Having muscles lengthened back to their healthy state...
Having foot pain can have a serious impact on your life, your mobility and your ability to work. Our feet are what enable us to go from one place to another and when they are injured, we really notice it. They are one of the most overworked parts of our body, which is why when we feel even the slightest discomfort, it has the potential to be debilitating. Foot injuries and any sort of foot pain can limit the distances we walk, let alone allow us to stand. But the challenge is that foot pain can often be very general...
Is it a Corn or Callus? Are you a dusk-until-dawn party goer? Or maybe you work long hours standing up? Do you find that by the time you get home after a long day or night, you start feeling your feet hurt? Some people develop hard skin on their feet and wonder if it’s a callus or a corn. Different conditions require different treatments so it’s good to know if it is something that can be treated at home, or requires professional treatment by a podiatrist. Seeking professional help from a qualified podiatrist will take the guesswork out of figuring...
With the weather warming up we can all begin to think about dusting off our swimmers and taking a dip in the ocean. One of the best things about summer is being able to get into the ocean. If you don’t swim in the ocean regularly, NOW is the time to make that promise to yourself that THIS summer you are going to swim regularly. Swimming is a good all-round activity because it: keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness helps maintain a healthy weight,...
5 Chronic Pain Myths Chronic pain, or pain that sticks around for longer than three months, affects one in five Australians. We have all experienced pain. Think of the last time you stubbed your toe, got a paper cut, or burned yourself on the oven. It is certainly not fun, but it usually goes away quite quickly. Imagine though, what it would be like to have pain that does not go away and is there every single day — that is chronic pain. Myth 1: Pain is all in your head A common misconception is that some people are only...
