If the Shoe Fits
By Sports Podiatrist Andrew Bull I’m often asked which brand is the best, and although there are some brands that “get it right” more consistently, most brands have shoes that are good and bad for each runner. To those
Suspension Training
Suspension training refers to a form of strength training in which a piece of equipment called a suspension trainer is used to perform exercise with your own body weight as resistance. Exercises are performed in a suspended state (with
Stretches to help with cycling technique
Important stretches to help with cycling technique With events such as the Sydney to Gong cycle on November 3rd and coming into triathlon season, I’m sure many of you are increasing time spent on the bike – either on
Back pain and cycling
One of the most common problems we see in the clinic as a result of cycling, aside from crashes, is back pain. There are a number of reasons this can occur. The Physiotherapists at Sydney Sportsmed and Ergoworks can
How to look after your body after a race
Blackmores Sydney Running Festival Our physiotherapists often give advice about training and injury management, but what about after the race? There are some common mistakes that are made post race that can hinder your recovery. Holly McRae provides some
Running Season is here!
Injury Prevention Hopefully all the hard training is out of the way and you can now focus on the race! Don’t forget to warm-up – The aim of a warm up is to slowly work up to a pace
Distance Running – common injuries
ITB Friction Syndrome – this common running injury is often referred to as “runner’s knee” and affects the lateral (outside) aspect of the knee. Your ITB is a thick band of connective tissue that runs from the hip down
Clinical Pilates – How It Can Be Used To Treat Your Injuries
Niamh Wynne – Physiotherapist I recently attended a clinical pilates course run by Dance Medicine Australia. The course provided me with an insight into the history of pilates and the huge difference that exists between clinical and traditional pilates.
The Dangers of Skipping Your Warm-Up
Anyone who plays sports knows the importance of warming up first. Playing sports requires a lot of effort and movement, making it essential that you first perform a few warm-up exercises and stretches. Stretching is also one of the
5 Exercises to Strengthen Your Back and Reduce Pain
If you have experienced an injury and are engaging in physical therapy to help repair the damage and alleviate your pain, you likely need to learn about the different exercises to strengthen your core and back muscles. Working with