ACL injuries are a common injury in contact sports such as the AFL. Physiotherapist Andrew from our Adelaide CBD practice highlights these injuries and how they occur, particularly in the AFLW: An ACL tear occurs from a sudden movement or load to the knee affecting the ligament at the front of the knee connecting the […]
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The Gawler Place Practice’s Favourite Pilates Exercises
The Physios at the Gawler Place practice enjoy both practicing and prescribing Pilates to their clients. Here are some of their favourite Pilates exercises that they’d like to share with you. The Teaser Pilates Exercise This exercise can be done on the mat, Trapeze Table, Reformer, chair, spine corrector and even on the ladder […]
Physical Stress In Soccer Athletes
Physical Stress Physical stress in soccer athletes commonly occurs due to an acute injury. An acute injury is an injury that has occurred as a result of a specific event. Acute injuries involve everything from pulling a muscle to fractures, ligament sprains to dislocations. However, a separate form of physical stress can occur as a […]
Headaches & The Different Treatment Techniques
Headaches & The Different Treatment Techniques Headaches can vary from something that is dull and consistent through to severe migraines that may last for a couple of days. The different types of headaches that people can suffer from include: Tension Headache (TTHs) Migraine Headache (with or without aura) Vestibular migraine Menstrual migraine At Core Physio […]
Diabetes & Physiotherapy
What Is Diabetes? Diabetes is an illness that occurs when the body can’t balance its own blood glucose levels; there are two different types of diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2. Type 1 diabetes develops when the pancreas can’t produce enough insulin because the cells that produce the insulin have been destroyed by the body’s […]
Shockwave Therapy
At Core Physiotherapy and Pilates Studio, we offer Shockwave Therapy at all of our locations. Here is some information about Shockwave Therapy, the type of treatment that it is, and how it can be of benefit to you. How Does Shockwave Therapy Work? Shockwave therapy uses radial pressure waves which are a non-invasive treatment solution […]
Hamstring Injuries & How To Prevent Them
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common injuries experienced by those who play sports such as Aussie Rules, Rugby League, Rugby Union, and Soccer. The injury usually occurs at the point of maximal activation and at the peak length of the muscle. Previously it was thought that stretching would help prevent these types of […]
How To Combat Lower Back Pain
Are you someone who is suffering from back pain in the gym, struggling with tasks such as putting on your shoes or sitting in the car for short periods of time? You absolutely are not alone and although it may seem somewhat minor and not call for a trip to the Physio, it is not […]
Find Out More About Nandini
Nandini @ Core’s Xmas Party Nandini has been working with Core Physio for a few years now, she works at the Core Physio City East practice. Nandini has a Masters in Sports Physiotherapy and enjoys treating clients who have sporting injuries, helping their rehabilitation and return back to sport. We asked Nandini some fun questions […]
Tips For Avoiding Football Injuries
Australian rules football is a favourite sport amongst participants and those that follow the AFL in Australia. It’s a game that involves a large amount of physical contact, injuries are sustained due to players running, tackling, kicking, marking and handballing, players are constantly vying for the ball. The Different Types of AFL InjuriesPlayers often sustain […]