Osteoarthritis is commonly considered a normal part of the aging process due to several reasons. Why? And why are some of us more prone to this process? * Firstly, the prevalence of osteoarthritis increases with age. As we grow older, the wear and tear on our joints accumulate over time, leading to...

Did you know, that according to Sports Medicine Australia\* (SMA), up to 70% of all runners sustain some kind of running 'niggle' over any 12 month period of time? Not surprisingly, most occur in the lower body. * 42% are to the $1 * 17% to the foot and ankle * 13% to the lower leg, such as the $1 *...

‘Shin splints’ pain is a common cry from many a runner, from your novice to your elite. It is not so much a diagnosis, but rather a general term or the region of the pain. Causes can vary across all tissues in the lower leg - the muscles ( medial aspect), the bone (tibia), the blood vessels (compart...

✅When it comes to everyday posture, try not to work too intensely in the level of activity of your postural, trunk and core muscles. Postural muscles such as the deep abdominal corset, the diaphragm or the spinal muscles need to work all day for you, and they are therefore only needed at low levels...

There are many considerations before lacing up the shoes and heading out for your first runs. These include: 👉your birth outcomes 👉your leg and hip strength 👉your pelvic floor health, strength and endurance 👉your hormones ( are you still breastfeeding?) 👉your support of your pelvis and spine (i...

👉 What is a tendon? Tendons are rope like, extremely strong structures connecting your muscles to the bone. They are made of strong lines of collagen, all sitting in parallel, making the strength of these extremely tough. They are everywhere, like the rotator cuff tendons at the back of the shoulde...

Knee pain affects 1 in 5 people in Australia, with the incidence increasing steadily with age. Osteoarthritis and overuse of the structures around the joint account for a huge slab of these. But what about knee pain with running? Is it really true that running is bad for your knees? OK, granted the...

If you are a new Mum and are super keen to lace up the joggers and head for a jog, take the time to ask whether your body is truly ready. You may be 6 weeks after labour, your OB may have given you the green light, but what about your leg strength, your pelvic floor health and your fitness? Are you...

✅"Widen gently across the collar bones!" If you've heard this at your posture or Pilates classes, this anatomical picture may help you in visualising why you are being asked to do just that. ✅ Notice how the collarbones here stretching from your breastbone to your shoulder tip. By focusing on length...

Returning to running as a new Mum cannot be rushed. There are many considerations before lacing up the shoes and heading out for your first runs. These include: 👉your birth outcomes 👉your leg and hip strength 👉your pelvic floor health, strength and endurance 👉your hormones (are you still breastf...