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.
As a primary Health Care Practitioner, people often present with acute low back pain and are unsure of what it is and how it happened. Many people commonly ask, what is causing this pain? And do I need to get a scan of my back? To answer this, I often spend the session [...]
Dry needling - Isn't that like acupuncture? Dry needling is a common treatment technique used by manual therapists, including Osteopaths. It is often compared with and contrasted to acupuncture and can be considered within the scope of acupuncture practice. Dry needling is performed with the same solid filament needle as used by acupuncturists, but dry [...]
Without daily physical activity, our muscles become weak and tight, which can lead to back pain, neck pain and a range of other issues. Our practitioners commonly recommend stretches or strenghthening exercises to complement osteopathic and remedial massage treatment. Stretching has numerous benefits, including aiding in improved mobility and flexibility, managing pain and [...]
Strength and Conditioning – by Dr Catherine Coventry (Osteopath) Recently I had the pleasure of attending the Level 1 Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA) course, which has been designed to provide a pathway to becoming an accredited ASCA Strength and Conditioning coach. You might be wondering ‘So what exactly is strength and conditioning [...]
I wrote in a previous blog about my decision to run the Great Ocean Road Half Marathon, and I am pretty excited to report that I finished it just under my goal time and suffered no injuries during the process. My training was kept pretty simple, I mostly ran 2-3 mid-week runs of around 5-7km’s and then 1 progressively longer “long” run on the weekend which ended up as 17km run a few weeks before the race.
