The Role of Exercise in Low Back Pain Treatment
Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Back and Neck pain is estimated to affect up to 85% of the Australian public. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including poor posture, injury, degenerative diseases, and muscle issues. While treatments range […]
Understanding Overactive Pelvic Floor: Causes, Symptoms, and Solutions
The pelvic floor is a complex and crucial but often under addressed component of Women’s Health. While many women are aware of the function of the pelvic floor in maintaining continence of both bowel and bladder, it is less understood the complexity of appropriate functioning of the pelvic floor in sexual function, prolapse, abdominal pain, […]
Force Decks now at Move for Life Physio
No longer confined to research labs and elite sporting teams, force decks are now available at Move for Life Physio to assess for strength, movement, asymmetry and balance. Force Decks can be used to monitor rehabilitation progress and injury risk, collect baseline data, and improve function in a variety of conditions. What are Force Decks? […]
Ever thought about taking up or improving your running?
A word from one of our sponsored community groups “The Runners Hub” run by Coach Paul Woolard. “Anyone can run. You don’t have to run a marathon to say you are a runner. Running is a mindset,a feeling, unique to you…something you feel, it isn’t defined by an event, distance or time.” We all know […]
I want to get aerobically fitter – How do I improve my VO2 Max?
What is VO2 Max? VO2 max, or maximal oxygen consumption, is a measure of the maximum amount of oxygen that an individual can utilize during intense exercise. It is often used as an indicator of aerobic fitness and endurance capacity. During exercise, oxygen is used to produce energy to fuel muscle contractions. VO2 max represents […]
Rethinking Acute Injury Management: Are RICE Principles Outdated and What Works Better?
In the realm of sports and fitness, injury management is a crucial aspect of maintaining peak performance and ensuring the well-being of athletes and enthusiasts alike. For decades, the RICER (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation, and Referral) protocol has been the go-to method for treating acute injuries. However, recent advancements in sports medicine and physiotherapy have […]
Navigating Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): A Comprehensive Exploration
Introduction: One of the most effective ways to alleviate many types of pain is to ensure we remain active, have fit, strong and healthy muscles, tendons and ligaments and keep our joints as mobile as possible. Embarking on a fitness journey, however, often entails encountering the familiar sensation of muscle soreness after exercise, commonly known […]
Getting back to Exercise after the Holiday Break: Here’s what to consider……
Managing increases in exercise loads when starting a new exercise program is crucial to avoid overtraining, injuries, and burnout. Remember that everyone’s body is different, and it’s important to find a progression plan that suits your individual needs and fitness level. If you have any existing health concerns or conditions, it’s advisable to consult with […]
BEWARE YOUR SCAN RESULTS!
Why sometimes a scan result can lead to unnecessary distress, and a poor decision! We’re very lucky these days that our ability to investigate injuries with scans has become so accessible, so quick, and (in some cases) so cheap. In particular MRI scans have become the “gold standard” scan for many soft tissue injuries. Without […]
Sport – How Much Is Too Much For Our Kids?
As we well and truly find ourselves entrenched in a “normal” sporting season again, it is time to reflect upon a topic that is important to talk about, one that the physio’s at SSPC find themselves confronted with on a regular basis – how much is too much sport? It’s an interesting conversation because we […]
