Who has heard of minimalist running or barefoot running? Maybe a friend has told you to read “Born to Run”, or insisted you get a pair of Vibram shoes? Well… Born to Run is a very interesting read, highly recommend it to any running fans, but picking up a pair
Low back pain is amongst the most common injuries seen in Physiotherapy. If you are experiencing any back pain, the team at Pivotal Motion Physiotherapy in North Brisbane, can help! Why are the gluteal muscles important factor in back pain? The gluteal muscle group is comprised of three muscles, gluteus
This blog aims to explain soft tissue injuries and the current sports medicine practices for acute and long term management of injuries. Furthermore we explore the research behind some new and upcoming therapeutic techniques, which are increasing in popularity within the sports medicine and body management fields. Physiotherapy can assist
To be an effective Brisbane sport trainer, it all begins with preparation. You must understand the sport, the level played and the age of the athletes. Knowing types of injuries that can commonly occur and how best to manage mean an easier day with less stress. *Prior to arriving Preparation
Pivotal Motion’s Top Five Ways to Blow your Back 1. Weekend Warriors A classic mode of injury, weekend warriors make up a significant portion of our back injuries and clinic visits. Whether it is slogging through the long, built-up to-do list or smashing out a weeks’ worth of exercise in
So, you’ve started training again after some time off? Are a newcomer to exercise and your whole body feels like it’s falling apart? Fear not, more than likely you have not done any serious damage and your daily activities will become easy again. What you are going through is called
Dizziness can be a recurring and debilitating problem. The most common type of dizziness is called vertigo. This feels like the room is spinning, even if you are not moving. Dizziness can also sometimes present as the feeling of light-headedness or a sense of decreased balance. Determining the root cause
What makes a sporting team successful? Is it the individual moments of brilliance from players, the tactful decisions made by coaches, or the collective effort done behind the scenes to prepare the team for their event? In truth, it is a combination of all three. However, often it is the
In October 2016 Dr Clare Ardern presented the topic are ACL reconstructions appropriate for return to sport (RTS). She stated that the maturation of the ligament is a 9+month event with the ligment being weakest at 6-8months post surgery. Current long term studies have resulted in 89% of ACL’s intact
The pain of a workout is something we have all experienced at one stage or another. Whether it be our first attempt at exercise, trying a new routine or getting back into an old one, muscle soreness can have huge effects on our motivation and outlook on exercise. As muscle
