Running Injuries
Taping: How to Tape Your Ankle, Knee or Plantar Fasciitis
Many injuries benefit from taping for support and improved muscle activation for positional changes. However, an accurate diagnosis is the key, as different injuries require different taping techniques even in the same body part. So if you have an injury, you should see a physiotherapist at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy and your physio will demonstrate…
Read MoreYour Top 6 Dry Needling Questions Answered
Dry needling is a technique that is fast gaining appreciation within the physiotherapy world, with many practitioners throughout Australia now trained in the use of acupuncture needles to assist with their client’s pain and rehabilitation. I found myself interested in dry needling and its application from an early stage in my physiotherapy career, and have…
Read MoreFriends of Sport & Spinal: Introducing Kelly-Ann Varey
Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy are proud to introduce you to Kelly-Ann Varey, one of our valued and inspirational clients. Kelly recently won the 2015 Canberra Women’s 50km Ultra-Marathon in a stunning time and has now qualified for the 2015 World 50 Km Championships in Doha, Qatar. It’s a fantastic achievement for this 36yr old wife…
Read More7 Easy Foam Roller Stretches To Do At Home
Have you ever wondered what those foam rollers are or how to use one effectively? If you’re looking for an effective way to give yourself a massage, then foam rollers are your friend. You may have noticed these cylindrical shaped foam devices in the gym or at your physio clinic. You may have also wondered how…
Read MoreI have knee pain! What to do from here – physio or imaging?
I’ve found recently there’s been an influx of knee pain injuries coming in to the clinic. Whether that be due to winter sports coming to finals time or if it’s just the flavour of the month? Hopefully this article can give you an idea of what’s the best way to manage your knee injury. From…
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