Rugby is an intense sport and requires a lot of physical strength and endurance. Rugby is very popular all over the world and the Women’s Rugby world cup being held this month is the largest international competition for the sport. To be the best rugby player you can be, you need to train hard and […]
Cycling Injuries – The Top Tips on Preventing Them
If you’re a professional cyclist like the individuals in the Tour de France, you are probably fine when it comes to preventing injuries and pedalling with maximum performance. However, if you are a beginner, it’s a different story. The chances are you’re not a professional cyclist and aren’t participating in the Tour de France. Moreover, […]
5 Great Fitness Tips for Men
It’s Men’s Health Week in June. Keeping your fitness levels high is very important for a man and there are a lot of different ways you can do that. The majority of men will simply hit the gym either occasionally or multiple times throughout the week to stay fit and lose weight. However, there is […]
Exercise Right Week
‘Exercise Right Week’ is an annual event, organised by ESSA (Exercise and Sports Science Australia). This year it runs during the last week of May, with the stated aim of encouraging everyone in Australia to become more physically active and to include regular exercise sessions in everyday life. Turramurra Sports and Spinal Physio is […]
Why Falls are Dangerous and How to Avoid Them
Even though falls for most people don’t cause serious injury, they can be fatal and are a major cause of death and injury. Head injuries are not uncommon and thigh and hip fractures are other common injuries from falls. People fall for various reasons, but statistics have shown an increased number of falls as people […]
Neck and Arm Pain
Diagnosis and management of the patient with musculoskeletal neck and arm pain is often challenging. The history, aggravating factors, area and type of pain, as well as the presence of altered sensory symptoms all contribute to the clinical reasoning a physiotherapist will apply during the initial and subsequent consultations to determine the exact nature of […]
Workplace Ergonomics
Given how many hours most of us spend at our workplace; it’s worth putting energy into designing our work stations well. A key element of this is how friendly is it for our body? Often a few minor Ergonomic adjustments can ease the strain on our body signi cantly and reduce our chance of aches […]
