by Cassie Sandison | Sep 11, 2026 | Fractures, Injuries, Sport Injuries, Sports
You’ve rolled an ankle, fallen onto your wrist or watched your child take a hard knock on the sporting field. It hurts, it might be swollen and brusied and now you’re wondering: Do we need an X-ray? Not every injury needs imaging. Many sprains, strains and other...
by Cassie Sandison | Sep 4, 2026 | Broken Bones, Fractures, Injuries, Sport Injuries
You’ve rolled an ankle, jammed a finger or taken a knock on the sporting field. It hurts, it’s starting to swell and now comes the inevitable question: Is it broken, or is it just a sprain? Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy to tell. Fractures and sprains can cause...
by Cassie Sandison | May 29, 2026 | Arthritis, Exercise, Fitness, Injuries, Pain, Rest, Shoulders
Quick AnswerCold weather doesn’t usually cause injuries, but it can make existing aches and pains feel worse. Increased muscle stiffness, reduced activity levels, changes in air pressure and heightened pain sensitivity can all contribute to winter discomfort....
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...
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