Calf Flexibility & Strength Calf Flexibility & Strength So far in 2016, I have been treating a lot of people who have either recently begun a running program, or have increased their running volume in an attempt to get faster. These individuals tend to have a...
Newcastle Physiotherapy Articles
Newcastle Physiotherapy Articles
Should you foam roll or stretch first? The rubber band analogy
Should you foam roll or stretch first? The rubber band analogy Should you foam roll or stretch first? The rubber band analogy First off, foam rolling really can encompass any technique that falls under the “self-massage”/rolling category. This could involve utilising...
The FMS
The FMS The FMS The end of daylight savings, the frosty mornings, and the increase in wet weather marks the beginning of the winter sport season. By now, most winter sport teams are in full training, gearing up to hopefully begin the season on a winning note. At...
Posture
PosturePosture This week seems to be the week of injuries related to posture. Issues with posture are the root of injury for many people. In 2015, I completed an Honours Research Project where I observed the posture of elite rugby league players. From the junior...
Dry Needling
Dry NeedlingDry Needling Dry needling is a popular treatment used by practitioners to treat a variety of conditions. Most people have heard of dry needling but tend to know very little about it. Having recently completed an introductory and advanced dry needling...
Eccentric hamstring strengthening to prevent injury
Eccentric hamstring strengthening to prevent injuryEccentric hamstring strengthening to prevent injury I write this week’s blog with particular populations in mind; soccer, rugby and Australian Rules football players. By now, pre-season is in full swing for the...
Prehab
PrehabPrehab Prehab, short for pre-rehabilitation is an element of physiotherapy that I am passionate about. Essentially, prehab is a program of exercises designed to prevent injury. Too often, people wait to become injured to begin an exercise program to correct...
Is there a link between physio and Dr. Karl?
Is there a link between physio and Dr. Karl?Is there a link between physio and Dr. Karl? Everyone knows and loves the guy but before he was a Doctor, at one point he actually drove taxis for a living. Super weird. Despite often finding himself at all hours of the...
Is it possible to run without pain?
Is it possible to run without pain?Is it possible to run without pain? Do any of the following apply to you? We’d love to help! You are a runner You are running with injury or pain You’d love to get back into running You know a family member who runs or is running...