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Running Analysis   At Castlereagh Physio we are loving doing our video analysis of our runners. With video analysis, we can see: Foot Strike Whether you are a forefoot or rearfoot striker will place strain on different parts of your body and may be the reason for overload and therefore symptoms eg. Forefoot strike –

Shoulder pain is one of the most common complaints among swimmers and it can be an annoying injury that stops you from being able to enjoy your swim. Swimming injuries tend to be atraumatic and accumulate over time. Structures that are usually involved are the rotator cuff or biceps tendons (a group of muscle tendons

ACL TEARS – NON SURGICAL MANAGEMENT DENISE GODFREY Recently in the media, there have been many articles discussing the significant rates of unnecessary surgery being performed in Australia. Trials to determine the effectiveness of surgery are generally of a poorer quality than other specialties as blinding is difficult, patients and/or surgeons are biased to one

If you’ve ever been to a weights session with a trainer or a Pilates class, you’ll often hear your instructor/trainer say “activate your core”. Have you ever wondered what exactly is your core muscle and why everyone is so obsessed about getting those muscles working? How exactly do you activate the core? Are those muscles

Cycling is a sport that is increasingly popular and many people are now using cycling as a mode of transport to and from work. It is an excellent exercise for cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility. Apart from being set up well on a suitable bike, proper cycling rehabilitation is equally important in managing and/or preventing

Want to cure that annoying Tennis Elbow pain? ‘Tennis Elbow’ aka Lateral Epicondylalgia is a condition where the tendons of the wrist and finger extensors (muscles which lifts the wrist up or straightens the fingers) are overloaded and causes pain. 3% of the general population and 40% of all Tennis players suffer from Tennis Elbow.

Achilles Tendinopathy is a common cause of heel pain and is prevalent in running or jumping sports. The management of Achilles Tendinopathy is important to get right, and based on our clinical experience early treatment results in better outcomes and less recurrence. The Achilles tendon is a strong, thick, fibrous band that connects the calf

SHOULDER INJURIES IN SOCCER Shoulder pain in soccer players usually occur due to trauma ie a fall onto the outstretched hand, a blow to the shoulder joint in a tackle, overstretching (especially reaching above and overhead in goalies). In severe cases, shoulder subluxations (where the shoulder joint moves partially out of position but spontaneously relocates)