Swim Faster without Trying Harder
Post by Daniel Miller BAppSc (Physiotherapy) Being able to move through the water with less resistance (drag) will improve your speed without having to stroke harder or faster. So how do we do that? Well, one key component is improving your streamline...
Is it just an ankle sprain?
Post by Kerry Staples (MPhysio (Sports) BPhysio (Hons) B HMS (Ex Sci) Sports Physiotherapist APAM) Have you ever heard some-one say, “Oh, it is just an ankle sprain..”, or even thought that yourself? Yes it may be an ankle sprain, but they...
⚽Boots vs. Grass – a note on injury risk in Football ⚽
Post by Sam Donaldson (M.PhtySt, BAppSci(HMS), Physiotherapist APAM SMAM) Injuries suck ☹ Time off sport sucks ☹ Massive European football clubs have pooled their competitive data on the effect of injuries and we now have proof of a few things: Larger injury...
Physiotherapy for Ankle Injury
Post by Will Thwaite (BPhty(Hons), BSc, Physiotherapist APAM) Sprained ankles are very common injuries that do not just happen in sport. Ankle sprains can also occur by stepping on uneven surfaces or objects, slipping or tripping. The term “sprain” means a ligament...
Football Injury Prevention
There has been a growing body of research over many years that helps physios, doctors, trainers, and coaches to minimise injury risk in footballers. It is of paramount importance that each player prepare themselves physically for the demands of the...
Noosa Triathlon Physical Recovery Tips
Post by Will Thwaite (BPhty(Hons), BSc, Physiotherapist APAM) Firstly, a big congratulations from RHP Physiotherapy to all Red Dog athletes who competed (and supported) at the Noosa Triathlon Festival over the weekend! It was a great day filled with great results. Peter...
Volleyball Injuries
Post by Will Thwaite (BPhty(Hons), BSc, Physiotherapist APAM) Recently I went away as the head physiotherapist for the Queensland Volleyball teams at Australian Junior Volleyball Championships. In total there were 13 Queensland teams (130 athletes) the under 15/17/19 age groups consisting of...
Mechanotherapy
Post by Sam Donaldson (M.PhtySt, BAppSci(HMS), Physiotherapist APAM SMAM) Justifying the physical approach to therapy in rehabilitation and performance. Every fortnight at RHP Physiotherapy, we are fortunate to have implemented an in-service program, through which our therapists are afforded the opportunity to...
Sit – Stand Workplace Tips
Sit – Stand Workplace Tips Workstations that allow computer workers to vary their position between sitting and standing are becoming more common, and the costs involved in setting up a sit – stand workstation are becoming more affordable for all....
Why would I see a Physiotherapist?
Why would I see a Physiotherapist? Post by Kerry Staples (MPhysio (Sports) BPhysio (Hons) B HMS (Ex Sci) Sports Physiotherapist APAM) Physiotherapists are highly qualified health professionals who work in partnership with their patients to help people get better and stay well....