by Cassie Sandison | Jan 5, 2023 | Injuries, Resistance, Sport Injuries
If you’ve gotten back into activity as a new year’s resolution or maybe just getting back into the routine after a Christmas break you might have experienced some aches and sore muscles as a consequence. And trust us… we know it can be painful! So how do you know...
by Cassie Sandison | Dec 2, 2020 | Foot Pain, Heel Pain, Injuries, Running, Tendonitis
The two most common causes of heel pain we see at Activate Physiotherapy are plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinitis. Both conditions result in heel pain caused by overuse, therefore they tend to build up over time into a chronic problem. Heel pain from plantar...
by Cassie Sandison | Apr 15, 2020 | Back Pain, Injuries, Pain, Posture, Spine
Back pain is one of the most commonly treated conditions we see at Activate Physiotherapy. Emily Phillips is a physiotherapist at our Gumdale clinic. She share her answers 10 of our most frequently asked questions about back pain. 1. What’s the fastest way I can...
by Cassie Sandison | Nov 22, 2019 | Injuries, Physiotherapy
As some of you may be aware I’ve had an injury of my own to deal with lately in that of a ruptured Achilles. From having some restricted mobility and facing a 12 month recovery, even I am not able to avoid the psychological ups and downs that come with this injury and...
by Cassie Sandison | May 24, 2015 | Concussion, Injuries, Physiotherapy
From a simple knock to a serious injury a concussion can happen to anyone. With tough concussion rules being enforced across several sporting codes we take a look at what a concussion really is, how to recognize it , how to recover from it and how to minimize your...
by Cassie Sandison | Aug 1, 2014 | Children, Injuries, Sports
Having active kids inevitably means they’re more likely to suffer scrapes and knocks. This can be scary for parents but shouldn’t put you off letting your kids play sports. Carol was sitting in her office when the phone rang. “Carol? Your son, Josh, was injured during...
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