Should you change your running technique to avoid injury?
At the clinic we often see runners looking to improve performance or reduce their risk of injury. One of the most common questions we get is: “Should I change how I run?” It’s a great question, and one I recently helped explore in the Australian Financial Review – Read the full article here. What the […]
Why I Love Referring People to Our Exercise Rehab Services
As a physiotherapist, researcher and someone who’s dedicated a career to improving outcomes for people with musculoskeletal conditions, one thing has become increasingly clear: Exercise is Medicine But it’s not always a one size fits all solution. That’s why I love referring people to our expert exercise rehabilitation services at Complete. Whether it’s chronic knee […]
Achilles Tendon Injuries in Cyclists – What you need to know
If you are experiencing Achilles pain while cycling, it may be a condition called Achilles Peritendonitis (Abdullatif et al., 2021). This overuse injury involves the Achilles peritendon, which is the connective tissue sheath that surrounds the Achilles tendon. To visualise this, imagine pulling on a drawstring through a hoodie: the drawstring represents the rope like […]
Guyon’s Canal Syndrome: A common overuse wrist injury causing weakness, pain and numbness
Guyon’s Canal Syndrome is a common wrist injury in cycling. It can present as hand muscle weakness and/or pain, tingling, pins, needles and/or numbness over the pinky finger and half of the ring finger. What Causes Guyon’s Canal Syndrome? Guyon’s Canal Syndrome occurs when the ulnar nerve gets compressed as it passes through Guyon’s canal, […]
Knee Pain While Cycling? Here’s what you need to know about Patellofemoral Pain
Patellofemoral (i.e. knee cap) pain is a common overuse knee injury in cycling and is one of the conditions we see in our Cycling Physiotherapy sessions. It is commonly called runners knee or chondromalacia, which are terms describing the same condition, and of course not all cyclists run! Patellofemoral pain presents as pain around and/or […]
Poor Sam Draper! Why is an Achilles rupture such a big deal?
Being a long-suffering Essendon supporter, I more than most was shattered to see Sam Draper go down against West Coast. Sam was out in space by himself and attempted to change direction to his left by planting his right foot down to push off, and promptly fell over like a sack of spuds, gripping his […]
A Physio’s Guide to Iliotibial Band Syndrome in Cyclists
How Common in Knee Pain in Cycling? Knee pain is common in cycling. A recent study found that up to 48% of recreational and competitive cyclists reported knee pain, of which majority experienced aggravation while cycling (Braybrooke and Cooper 2023). In professional cycling the prevalence is likely lower, however is considered a significant injury resulting […]
Our favourite scenic runs around Richmond 3121
Richmond is a vibrant suburb of Melbourne that offers a variety of scenic running routes. Having our clinic at the Yarra River end of Bridge Road provides ample opportunity to go exploring. Here are three top running paths to explore in and around our clinic located in the 3121 Richmond postcode: 1. Yarra River Trail […]
Why Cyclists get Low Back Pain and how to fix it
Cycling is rapidly gaining popularity in Australia, with more people riding for physical fitness, transportation, and environmental reasons. I was fortunate to be able to work a season in Girona with professional cycling and triathlon. During this time working alongside highly respected physiotherapists in the sport, and doing a lot of reading and learning, I […]
Bunion pain? How physiotherapy can help you stay on your feet
What are bunions? Bunions, also known as Hallux Valgus, are a foot condition where the big toe tilts toward the smaller toes, usually by more than 15 degrees. Around 23% of adults aged between 18 and 65 are affected, and the risk increases with age. Women are more likely to develop bunions than men. In […]
Stretching is often something we feel we should be doing as runners, but some of us don’t always get around to doing it. There is a belief that it will help prevent injury or improve our running somehow, so let’s dive into what the current research shows. Static Stretching – benefits and limitations Static stretching […]
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 […]
