The Patello- Femoral Joint The patello-femoral joint is the space where the surfaces of the knee cap (Patella) and the thigh bone (Femur) interact. This is a common area for developing pain in runners and other athletes. Running, squatting, cycling and stairs will place load in this area, and if these activities are suddenly performed […]
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Reducing Injury Risk When Returning To The Gym
Come June the 1st, there will be a rush back to the gym to burn off those isolation snacks. With the cold and wet weather setting in, plenty of people will be welcoming the opportunity to exercise indoors again. Regaining your previous levels of fitness (both strength and endurance) will take time and consistency. Here […]
Easter Fun @ The Melrose Park Physio Practice
The staff at the Melrose Park Physio practice enjoyed Easter this year, they took time out of their busy days to go on an Easter egg hunt around the practice. If you were one of the lucky clients who came into the practice afterwards, you would have noticed the staff bouncing off of the walls […]
Campbelltown Physio Practice Easter Cheer!
There was lots of Easter cheer at our Campbelltown Physio practice and there is nothing more fun than an Easter egg guessing competition. Our very excited client Rachel Boyce, won the competition by guessing the closest number of eggs in the jar! If you’re feeling stiff or sore and need to make a Physio appointment […]
We Can Come To You!
Home Visits Are Now Available If you’d rather stay at home at the moment, and you need a Physio treatment or need to keep your rehabilitation program going, we can come to you. Did you know that the Morphett Vale Physio practice offers home visits for our clients. The visit is claimable through your health […]
Preventing ankle injuries – An exercise approach
If you are participating in a high intensity activity such as soccer, netball, basketball, running or hiking chances are you’ve had an ankle injury in the past. The most common ankle injury is the inversion injury where your foot rolls inwards and the ligaments on the outside of the ankle are damaged. If you […]
5 tips on choosing athletic shoes for kids
Choosing the right pair of sports shoes for your kids feet can have a significant impact on not just on your child’s comfort and performance but can potentially reduce their risk of developing injury. When making a choice about what the right sports shoe is for your child there are many factors to consider. […]
Slow release rub
Roseneath Organics Slow Release Rub is a natural anti-inflammatory and pain relief rub made right here in South Australia. The rub contains natural anti-inflammatory ingredients which may assist in the healing of sprains, bruises, and contusions. The ingredients in the rub encourage local circulation to injury sites which in turn can result in faster […]
Top 5 running injuries
Common Running Injuries to Watch For – Here’s the top 5 Plantar Fasciitis: Refers to inflammation to the ligaments and muscles at the bottom of the foot. It is often described as a sharp, tight and painful sensation at the base of the heel. Pain is usually at worst in the morning and it […]
The McKenzie method at Core Physiotherapy
At Core Physiotherapy, The McKenzie Method is one of our main pillars of treatment when we manage spinal complaints. The McKenzie System offers a complete system of assessment and management of spinal complaints that was developed in New Zealand in the 1970’s and is now one of the most researched forms of Physiotherapy for […]