Osteopathy is a holistic approach to your musculoskeletal health. Founded in the 1800s by a physician and surgeon, osteopathy has its roots in medicine with attention to investigating and understanding the client’s overall symptoms to diagnose and treat an individual’s issues. What does an Osteopath do? At Ocean Grove & Leopold Osteopathy and Sports Health, [...]
Here we are again, that time of the year that we crave! Summer! Now if you’re a red head, or extremely pale, this is the time of the year that you save for. SPF 50 isn’t cheap when you’re using half a bottle per day. For the sun lovers, it’s time to get [...]
This is a condition which is very close to home as I have experienced this for a large part of the last 3 years! I am very passionate about helping other people manage and treat this painful condition. I hope you find this blog informative (whether you have knee pain or not) and [...]
Mornings are busy. It can be hard to find the time to prepare an adequate breakfast to fill you with energy for your day. Well, I’m going to help you to beat this morning race against the clock by sharing with you my favourite breakfast smoothie.
A common presentation in our clinic is a recreational runner who has started to experience some knee pain when running, often over the outside of the knee. This is often linked with an increase in running frequency or when someone has commenced running after a prolonged period of inactivity. Their first thought is [...]
Last weekend I attended a course with Academy of Sport Speed Australia in an endeavour to learn ‘ everything you need to build explosive speed.’ I must admit the title got me in straight away because as a sprinter I am always looking at ways to run faster, win more races and have [...]
Following on from my last blog [click here to read], exercises and strengthening for your knees is widely recommended for those who suffer from Osteoarthritis. But it doesn't just have to be for those with knee pain, it can be a vital tool to help prevent the likelihood of developing knee pain as [...]
Arthritis comes in many variants, the most common being Osteoarthritis (OA), otherwise known as 'wear and tear' or 'degenerative joint disease'. It is caused by a breakdown and loss of cartilage tissue within the knee. This cartilage tissue is what allows the knee to move smoothly.
Key facts : 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45 have osteoarthritis [1]; 2 out of 3 people with osteoarthritis are female [1]. Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic condition characterised by the breakdown of the cartilage that overlies the ends of bones in joints. This results in the bones rubbing together, causing pain, swelling and loss of motion. OA mostly affects the hands, spine and joints such as hips, knees and ankles, and usually gets worse over time.
What is Upper Crossed Syndrome? Muscular imbalance and dysfunction are common causes of pains and ailments that we face in our everyday lives. Upper Crossed Syndrome is one example of a muscular imbalance that causes strain on our posture.
