Calf Strains in Endurance Runners
Calf Strains in Endurance Runners:Why Physiotherapy Matters? by Nic Marino In our last blog post, Spencer covered common injuries amongst runners. But lets get more specific. Calf strains are a…
Understanding Low Back Pain
Understanding Low Back Pain and How To Manage It by Ern Ding Low back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. It can be frustrating,…
Progressive Overload: The Key to a Successful Fitness Journey
Achieving Your Health Goals with Progressive Overload: A Key to Success in Your Fitness Journey by Brett Mulryan In the pursuit of better health and fitness, you may have come…
Do You Need a New Knee? Physiotherapy & Total Knee Replacements
Do you need a new knee? by Matthew Hanna Are you wrestling with relentless knee pain, hindering your daily activities and robbing you of peaceful sleep? A total knee replacement…
Patellofemoral Injuries: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective and Personal Journey
Patellofemoral Injuries: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective and Personal Journey by Andrew Xotta Dickson Patellofemoral injuries, affecting the joint between the kneecap (patella) and the thigh bone (femur), can be a source…
Running Shoes: Which Ones Do I Choose?!
How to Select the Ideal Running Shoes Author: Alexandra Devrelis Last weekend our team at PhysioWest attended the annual Salisbury.RUN! We had so much fun cheering on the different runners…
What is an Ulnar Collateral Injury of the Thumb? A Physiotherapist’s Experience
What is an ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb? A Physiotherapist’s personal experience and perspective! Author: Bryce Damin (former PhysioWest Physiotherapist) Bryce highlights specific details about the injury, treatment…
Dry Needling: What, When & Why?
Dry Needling: What, When & Why? By Sarah Johns (nee Kociolek) In the world of physiotherapy, there’s a technique called dry needling that’s gaining popularity for helping with muscle pain…
Heat V Ice: Which Should You Use for Acute Injuries?
HEAT V ICE The Acute Injury Management Strategy Rivalry We get asked all the time by our patients whether they should be using ice or heat for their injuries. Sometimes…
A Physiotherapist’s Top Tips for Long Distance Running
by Alexandra Devrelis Physio Tips for Long-Distance Running Long distance running can be an incredibly rewarding and challenging experience. Whether you are preparing for a marathon, or a simple fun…
Pre-Season Training: The Importance of Preparation and Injury Prevention
By Sam Donohue, Exercise Physiologist The dreaded pre-season training… We know you hate it. But we promise you need it! With many sporting seasons fast approaching, now is the perfect…
The Injury that Knocked Nick Kyrgios Out of the Australian Open 2023
By Jed Russell, Physiotherapist Why Nick Kyrgios Withdrew From the Australian Open this January: A Physiotherapist’s Perspective As many would be aware (and perhaps a little devastated!), Aussie tennis player…
Kevin Durant: when is it too early to return to sport?
As most NBA fans know, Kevin Durant experienced another right calf injury during Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and it is looking like an Achilles tendon tear at this…
The Physio Job You Don’t Want
Picture this; You are working in a practice with no other physios, you’re alone, no support, no mentoring, no one to go to and share you patient wins with. There…
Evidence-Based Remedial Massage Therapy
How To Get The Best Out Of It! Massage therapy is the most popular complementary therapy used by the Australian public. With research in massage therapy gaining significant attention over…
Beginning in the Gym? Steps to Success
As a beginner, getting started at the gym is usually the hardest part of meeting your fitness goals. Here are a few tips for beginners to get on track to…
The forgotten link to athletic success
Are you an aspiring Athlete? You need to read this! Youth sport and athletic development are two of my greatest passions and being able to work with kids who love…
How to prevent injuries during netball finals
September is just around the corner, and we all know what that means… FINALS TIME! For those of you that belong to a sporting club or team, September can…
Joel Selwood’s ankle injury explained
As the Swans increased their top 4 hopes after beating the Cats last Friday night, it was the sub-plot down at Geelong that made all the headlines in Saturday morning’s…
The Unexpected Challenge
Think Tai Chi is too easy…think again! Tai Chi is often misinterpreted as being an exercise for older people only. Not true! It is great for everyone. In fact,…