It’s coming up to the time of year in most football codes where players begin to transition from runners into boots. Boots are one of players few pieces of equipment in most football codes and must be chosen carefully to maximize function. There are several important factors to consider when choosing a football boot... read more
What is Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapy is an allied health discipline that is closely aligned with medicine. It is an evidence based practice founded around sound medical science and research.
Physiotherapy over the years has grown to include many sub-disciplines, including: musculoskeletal, sports, paediatric, cardiothoracic, neurological, aquatic and even animal physiotherapy!
Gluteal tendinopathy - what do I do?
Gluteal tendinopathy is one of the most common conditions we see here at Advance Healthcare. It's also known as 'Trochanteric Pain Syndrome', 'Gluteus medius tendinitis' or 'Gluteal Bursitis'.
The condition is caused when there is an increased load through the gluteal tendons. This can cause compression of the tendon and the bursa, which results in characteristic pain on the outside of the hip
Technology and neck pain. The “Text Neck” epidemic
In today’s modern world we are lucky enough to have information at our fingertips. We are surrounded by technology: computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets. For most of us, we own more than one of these devices. However does all this convenience have a down side? Read more
Michael Clarke's hamstring injury
Teaching at Beijing Sports University
Mood, psychology and back pain
Ever wonder why pain can seem to be at different intensities depending on what you are doing or where you are? Even what you are thinking about, or what mood you are in?
Following an injury such as a back strain, we know that many factors can influence what pain level we feel, especially as the duration of injury increases. Read more...