By Dr Maddy Witt (Chiropractor) Have you ever experienced long standing, sharp, heel pain that’s worse with the first few steps in the morning? If you have, chances are you may have suffered from a condition called plantar fasciitis. This is the most common cause of heel pain! It can occur in anyone…
By Dr Andrew Ullo (Chiropractor) As someone who enjoys running, you understand the importance of finding the perfect pair of running shoes. Not only do they need to provide comfort and support, but they also play a crucial role in preventing injuries and ensuring your long-term running journey stays pain-free. In this blog post,…
By Dr Andrew Ullo (Chiropractor) Heel pain, particularly caused by plantar fasciitis, can be a real stumbling block in our daily lives. Walking, running, or even standing become excruciating tasks. Thankfully, advancements in medical treatments have brought us a promising solution: shockwave therapy. In this blog, we’ll dive into the depths of this…
By Dr Andrew Ullo (Chiropractor) Unfortunately, injuries are a part of sports and this is especially true for footballers. As Football is the world’s most popular sport, it’s then no surprise that the rate of injuries is exceptionally high. In particular, muscle injuries are the most common type of injury for footballers, especially hamstrings. These…
By Dr Kristin Webb (Chiropractor) Has your child or teenager developed a limp? Do they have a sudden onset of heel pain? Are they struggling to weight bear on one foot? Has your child complained of foot pain during and after sport? Have they had heel pain in the past which has resolved but keeps…
By Dr. Andrew Ullo (Chiropractor) Hip and groin injuries account for 10-15% of all soccer related injuries and 11-16% of the time-loss injuries in soccer. Unfortunately, a small number of these injuries can become chronic and lead to early retirement. Range of motion (ROM) has been identified as a risk factor for groin pain.…
Dry Needling Aka trigger point therapy is an effective technique that uses the insertion of acupuncture needles to release trigger points in your muscles. Trigger points are located in soft-tissue, primarily in bands of tightened muscle fibres. They often develop as a consequence of acute or repetitive strain, overtraining, musculoskeletal imbalance, injury or disease. Dry Needling…
Percussion massage guns are gaining popularity among athletic communities and creeping into rehab clinics. Marketers claim that they improve performance, aid in recovery, promote relaxation, break up scar tissue, speed up healing, and more. However, a literature search reveals only two articles concerning the efficacy or use of these devices. An Austrian study, which…
As we know, football is one of the most popular sports in Australia and across the world. Thankfully this means that there has been plenty of research when it comes to injuries and injury prevention. One new study that was done in Australia, aimed at investigating the impact and prevalence of non-time loss injuries in…
How much fast running is necessary to run faster, and how much is too much and likely to predispose an athlete to a hamstring injury (HSI)? Running fast is the best training for running fast, but it’s also the biggest cause of HSIs, so how do we practically allow athletes to run fast? Depending on…