Since I was a young girl I had a dream to compete for Australia in the Olympic Games and to one day start a family. In March of this year, I was very excited to learn that I was pregnant. Every week since has been full of new experiences and growth in more ways than one 🙂 I look forward … Read More
Can I prevent an ACL injury?
A movement-based approach to ACL injury prevention. What exactly is an ACL injury? An Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most commonly seen injuries in sport. The ACL extends from the lateral (outer) femoral condyle to the crest of the anterior medial (front and middle) aspect of the tibia. It helps to stabilise the knee joint through … Read More
Functional Movement Assessment – The Missing Link
As a young physiotherapist I was often confused and frustrated when rehabilitating patients from their injuries, aches or pains. All too often I would see the same problem re-appear, which required me to provide ongoing treatment to give relief of their pain. I would be working on tight muscles, which would tighten back up, give hundreds of stretches and not … Read More