Low back pain is extremely common. Three quarters of people will report at least one episode of back pain in their life time. Back pain is often excruciating, leading to withdrawal from activity, time off work and decreased productivity while at work. So given this, it would make sense to get an X-ray, CT or […]
In this post I have listed some common marathon training mistakes to look out for in the lead up your big race. These are all lessons learned from not only my own three marathon campaigns, but the many runners seen at the physio clinic, runners I have coached and experiences of other coaches I have […]
With the Melbourne marathon only 11 weeks away and training programs in full swing, it is important to be on the lookout for injury which can disrupt even the best of preparations. Research suggests that running injuries alone are very common and occur in 18 to 92% of all runners (Dias Lopes 2102). Unfortunately, as […]
Alan Owen-Jones is a run coach we’ve had a fair bit to do with here at Complete Sports Care. Like all runners, he has had the odd injury here and there and we have had the pleasure of assisting him – so I’ve asked him to return the favour and write a small blog post […]
The majority of runners who seek health care for their injuries do not receive any form of running assessment and advice on their running technique. If it is assessed, it is either done so with the view of prescribing foot orthoses, most commonly in podiatry, or by ‘that guy’ in the shoe store to determine […]
The abdominal plank is a common exercise that is prescribed both in the gym and in the rehabilitation setting following injury. A correctly performed plank challenges the athlete to maintain a neutral lumbar spine position, good neck and thoracic posture, and stable shoulder control – it is not simply an abdominal and lumbar spine exercise. […]
8 Key Risk Factors for Hamstring Injury Non modifiable: Unable to change 1. Previous Hamstring injury Significant risk factor Greater risk of recurrence with greater injury severity 2. Age 2.5 times greater risk if >25 years old 3. Previous injuries Especially knee injuries such as an ACL reconstruction Modifiable: Able to change 4. Muscle weakness […]
Six Quick Tips for Beginner Runners 1. Start slowly While the motivation is high don’t be tempted to go too far and too fast early on. We all know the tortoise and the hare story, right? Easy does it. 2. Rest Make sure you get at least 1-2 days rest between each run. You […]
Core Stability Training Core stability training generally refers to exercises that target the lumbar spine and pelvic region.To get the most out of your core stability training, we must understand the anatomy of the area. The key muscles which need to be considered during core stability training include: 5 Key Muscles 1. Transversus abdominis (TA) […]
To maximise your outcome after a hamstring injury, it is vital to consider how you run and if this is contributing to your risk of injury. We know from research studies that the hamstring is most commonly injured during the terminal swing phase of running where the leg is extending forward preparing the foot for […]
A lot of patients I see with patellofemoral pain who have failed to improve following exercise rehabilitation have spent substantial time trying to activate their VMO (Vastus Medialis Oblique) muscle. The questions we need to ask are: 1. Why have they focussed so much on exercising this little muscle? 2. Why hasn’t it worked? So […]
Tendinopathy is common and affects many sites around the body, including the Achilles, outside of elbow (tennis elbow) and outside of hip (gluteal) tendons. People with these painful conditions often have difficulty with functions such as raising their arm, walking, running and going up and down stairs. The only treatment that is supported by strong […]
