Sudden load changes are the biggest risk factor for overuse injury. The knee seems to be one of the joints that gives us pain first when we increase our training too quickly. This is because the knees act as our suspension system during activity. We need strong knees to cope
If there’s one thing we can all be guilty of, it’s slouching at the office or even at home. Whether it’s looking down at your phone, slouching back in your desk chair or even sitting in awkward positions for prolonged periods of time, almost all of us have been there.
Low back pain is a very common injury that will affect us all at some point in our life. 90% percent of low back pain cases will resolve in less than 6 weeks but some cases can be more complication. Long term pain causes changes in our bodies at both
Hamstring strains are a common injury seen in many different sports. However, they more prevalent in sports associated with high speed running, change of direction and kicking. This includes AFL, soccer, field hockey, netball, and many other sports. Continue reading to learn more about what you can do for your
“It’s just a headache” – is this something you have heard before, or even said to yourself? Headaches may sound mundane, but they can be incredibly debilitating in your everyday life. Your concentration, focus and work commitments can be affected. This is one of the most common conditions in the
Train Hard. Recover Harder. When training in the gym, there’s no doubt recovery is vital to repair damage done to the body. This means you can train more consistently and get more out of the sessions, setting you up for success! Continue reading to learn more about gym recovery and
Progressive overload is one of the key principles when it comes to exercise and rehabilitation. The principle infers a challenge must be present in order for adaptation to occur. A physio’s role is centered around strengthening and stabilizing injured body parts, which is why this is important. This can’t occur
Kicking sports such as AFL and soccer involve a repetitive motion required to transition the ball from all sides of the field. The kicking movement demands a combination of flexibility, strength and the ability to apply force quickly. When trying to do so, it’s not uncommon for injuries to arise
Running season brings about a unique profile of injuries called overuse injuries. These are injuries resulting from repetitive microtrauma of musculoskeletal structures such as muscles, tendons, bone and ligaments, occurring over a period of time. Acute vs Overuse Injuries In contrast, acute injuries occur from a single traumatic event. Examples
Recovery following surgery can be long-winded and frustrating for many patients. At Pivotal Motion, we understand this and therefore try to promote a non-complicated speedy recovery. Our goal is to get you moving at a desirable level as soon as possible. Prehabilitation has been proven to reduce admission to acute
