Hamstring injuries are commonly an issue in Australian football. I have had to work with a number of Fitzroy Football Club (FFC) players over the season who sustained hamstring strains this season. Using evidence based practice, Josh Heerey and I have spent time developing a hamstring rehabilitation program using myphysioapp. This allows the players to […]
Are you an avid swimmer? If you are then the chance is that at some point you have had shoulder pain. The stats say that up to 91% of competitive swimmers will have shoulder pain. So you are probably asking why does it happen and how can I reduce or fix the problem and […]
We are very lucky to welcome experienced massage therapist Lisa Jackson to our team at CHP. Lisa despite training as an engineer, developed a passion for massage during many years competing as an athlete at both a national and international level and understands the stresses placed on the body whilst training and competing. Being a […]
We are excited to reveal the new mobile version of our website. Now when you visit CHP via a smartphone or tablet device you will be redirected to our new mobile-friendly site. Making it easier for you to find the information you need quickly. Let us know what you think by sending us an email (admin@cliftonhillphysiotherapy.com.au).
The vestibular system of the inner ear is made of five sensory organs. The purpose of the vestibular system is to monitor the position and motion of your head in space. The semi-circular canals are responsible for detecting rotation and angular acceleration, for example when you nod or shake your head. The otolith organs are […]
Our physio Caitlin Farmer will be teaching with Dr LJ Lee on her upcoming Introduction to Thoracic Ring Approach course Discover the Role of the Thorax in Total Body Function Discover the Role of the Thorax Flyer 2013 Caitlin is a regular teacher on the course which is a 3-day evidence based course that presents the novel integrated […]
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ARE YOU HAMSTRUNG? Are you a budding young athlete or just simply enjoy running around playing a little social sport? If you put yourself in either category you may well have experienced a hamstring injury. Hopefully, you have made a successful return to sport, without re-aggravation of the injury, as we know that up […]
Optimal muscle integrity = Optimal strength, speed and agility Muscle integrity is a key component of sporting performance. It is, however, commonly compromised by: Trigger Points (knots) Fascial restrictions Strains and resulting scar tissue When a muscle is compromised, it is weaker, shorter and often painful. WHAT IS A TRIGGER POINT? A […]
