Physiotherapy is a highly effective, evidence-based approach to managing musculoskeletal pain and injuries. At Complete we prioritise personalised treatment plans designed to address pain, improve mobility, and enhance overall function. Our goal is to optimise your recovery, minimise the need for surgical intervention, and get you back to the activities you enjoy. How Can Physiotherapy […]
No Pain, No Gain? Understanding soreness and training outcomes
At Complete Physio Richmond, we collaborate with our friends at The Richmond Gym, sharing expertise to help our community achieve their health and fitness goals. After highlighting 4 key exercise principles last month, Founder James Ross discusses the concept of “No Pain, No Gain” and breaks down what soreness really means in relation to your […]
At Complete Physio Richmond, we collaborate with our friends at The Richmond Gym, sharing expertise to help our community achieve their health and fitness goals. In this post, Founder James Ross highlights four essential exercise principles to guide your training and ensure long-term success. Together with James we will be launching a new Strength and […]
In Australia, nearly 4 million people are estimated to participate in running each year.3 If you want proof of this, head to the MCG in a couple of weeks and watch the countless runners at the Melbourne Marathon Festival. Only 19 days to go! Although popular, running can be risky business. A recent review reported […]
Leading the team and working at Complete. Physio Exercise Performance in Richmond is the best job I could ask for. It’s an opportunity to combine my passion for evidence-based practice, research, and teaching, alongside leading an amazing collaborative team. I am frequently reminded about why I love physiotherapy, and why I’m passionate about with a […]
What is knee cap pain? Knee cap pain is the most common form of knee pain. Pain can be hard to pin point but may be around, behind, or under the knee cap. It affects both males and females of all activity levels and ages. It can cause problems that limit your ability to complete simple daily […]
Not all runners love the idea of strength training. It might be a little confusing or daunting, it might be challenging to fit it in. Perhaps there is worry about it making you too sore for a run or you’re unsure what benefit it might add. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions […]
The recovery pyramid is a great way to visualise what impacts recovery the most. As you can see in the pyramid, sleep closely followed by nutrition and hydration are the foundation of recovery having the biggest impact. If you’re not getting these correct, the others towards the top are just adjuncts and often have low […]
What is Tennis Elbow? With the Australian Open on and tennis season in full swing, I thought it would be a good time to discuss the injury tennis elbow. The technical name for tennis elbow is Lateral Epicondylalgia and it is classified as an overuse injury. Pain is usually experienced on the outside of the […]
The weather is warmer, summer is here, and it’s more enjoyable to exercise outdoors. Running is a popular form of exercise as it’s effective, easy to fit in and requires minimal expenses and equipment. Whether you may be returning to running after a period off or perhaps you are looking to start running for the […]
Top Marathon Preparation Tips (from a seasoned veteran – Me!) You’ve decided to run a marathon, whether it’s been on your bucket list for years or a seasoned pro we all need to prepare. Running long distances is a physically and psychologically demanding task – although very rewarding. I have laid out my top tips […]
So… I sustained my first calf muscle injury the other day. I was out for a slow short run and around the 3km mark started to feel a gradual build up in “tightness” on the outside of my lower right calf. I was able to continue on for the next kilometre, but the sensation started […]
