The physical requirements of the modern-day Australian Rules Football player have significantly shifted over the decades. Today, at the highest level of the game, players must have their bodies in peak physical condition as they would look to run (at varying speeds/intensity) an average between 9-20 kilometres per game. It’s not just the total distance […]
Running Conditions Running often leads to foot and lower limb injuries due to the increased stress placed on these structures. Our Podiatrists are experienced in the assessment, treatment and management of all foot related injuries or conditions that occur as a result of running. We also treat some lower limb injuries such as shin splints […]
Soccer injuries Soccer involves a great amount of running, so it makes sense that your feet, ankles and knees are going to be placed under an immense amount of stress for long periods of time. This can lead to two different types of injuries, acute and chronic. An acute injury is often hard to avoid, and usually occurs when two […]
Field Hockey injuries Hockey requires a lot of speed, agility and endurance to play the game. This means that your feet will be getting placed under constant stress and load so your feet, ankles, knees, hips and lower back are at risk of sustaining an injury. Risk factors for Hockey Related Injuries: Not wearing the […]
How Podiatrists assist Cyclists Podiatrists assist Cyclists with the proper alignment and positioning of the foot and lower limb with the use of customised orthotics fitted to cycling shoes. A proper foot and lower limb alignment for cycling is important to ensure maximal power output, reduce muscle fatigue and improve performance and recovery. It can […]
Why Podiatry is important for netballers Podiatry and Netball definitely go hand in hand. Netball involves plenty of sudden stopping, changes of direction, jumping and agile movements and can quite easily result in injuries. Ankle, foot and knee injuries are common in court sports. These injuries can cause serious damage to ligaments/ tendons and even […]
The importance of good foot health Would you believe that the average golfer will walk over 8km per 18 holes of golf? It’s no surprise that good foot health is incredibly important for golfers to keep on top of your game, and not in a sand bunker. During the golf swing, both legs play different […]
Why Basketball Podiatry? Podiatry and Basketball definitely go hand in hand. Basketball involves plenty of sudden changes of direction, jumping and agile movements and can quite easily result in injuries. Ankle, foot and knee injuries are common in court sports such as “rolling the ankle”, these injuries can cause serious damage to ligaments/ tendons and […]
Cricket and Australian Culture Australians play it in the backyard, on the beach or on the hallowed MCG turf. Cricket has been integrated into our Australian culture for decades. According to recent data cricket increased its stance as Australia’s most popular sport. Over 1,311,184 million participating players were recorded over the 2015-2016 season, with a staggering increase […]
What is CrossFit? CrossFit is the ultimate combination of functional movements, weightlifting, endurance, speed and agility. Originating in 2000 by Greg Glassman, CrossFit has become a worldwide sensation with its own CrossFit games bringing together athletes to determine the Fittest on Earth. Other than Handstand push-ups and walks, almost every movement in CrossFit requires the […]
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