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12 LESSONS LEARNT FROM THE CROSS BRACE PROTOCOL (SO FAR)
After rupturing my ACL in December, I chose to undertake a novel approach to ACL rehab and elect for a bracing protocol known as the Cross Brace Protocol (CBP) to attempt to heal my injury without surgery.
IS YOUR HIP OR KNEE SAD? WELCOME TO GLA:D®!
GLA:D® is a structured program for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis that combines education with guided exercise
STAYING FIT WITHOUT TOUCHING THE PAVEMENT!
Nobody enjoys being injured, especially runners! Every runner knows the frustration of being sidelined with an injury.
HAMSTRING INJURY PREVENTION
Hamstring injuries are one of the most common sporting injuries, accounting for 10–26% of all acute injuries, and have one of the highest total time loss injuries across all sports due to high recurrence rates.
KEEP KIDS MOVING: WHY PHYSIOTHERAPY SHOULDN’T BE A LUXURY
What is the role of paediatric physiotherapy in the NDIS? Physiotherapy is more than just exercises—it’s freedom in movement, confidence in play, and dignity in independence.
COMMON FRACTURES OF THE ANKLE AND FOOT
Ankle fractures, or broken ankles, are common and occur when one or more of the bones in the ankle joint are broken. These bones are the tibia (shin bone), fibula (outer ankle bone) and talus.
MAXIMISING YOUR RECOVERY: THE POWER OF PHYSIOTHERAPY BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY
Pre-surgery physiotherapy strengthens muscles, reduces complications and shortens recovery time. Backed by research, our personalised physiotherapy plans help you heal better and regain function faster.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PHYSIO
Ever wondered what it’s really like to be a physio or what goes on behind the scenes at Shellharbour Physio? I'm here to give some insight into the day of a physio.
NEW AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS FOR ARTHRITIC KNEES MEAN YOU PROBABLY WON’T BE GOING UNDER THE KNIFE
In August 2024, the Osteoarthritis of the Knee Clinical Care Standard was revised meaning you probably won’t be going under the knife.
PARIS OLYMPICS 2024
Join me as I share my firsthand experiences from the Paris Olympics. From the initial overwhelming moments in the village to the excitement of race day.
STUDY SORES – WHY POSTURE IS IMPORTANT WHEN WE STUDY
Once upon a time in history, chronic neck pain, back pain, obesity, and arthritis were all put down to people spending too many years sitting with shoulders hunched, looking at keyboards, numbers on papers and more recently down at phones and tablets. The good news is this isn’t all true.
THERAPEUTIC EQUIPMENT
Part of training to be a Physiotherapist includes the use of therapeutic equipment such as ultrasound, traction and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS).
MY INJURY JOURNEY
Even Physiotherapists can have tough injuries. Read about Kyle’s rare hip injury, post-surgery recovery & rehabilitation journey including Hydrotherapy.
WHERE HAVE THE SPORTY KIDS GONE?
Since the COVID lockdowns in 2020/2021, there has been a downturn in children between 3 – 14 undertaking individual and team sports across the country.
GRIP STRENGTH: BENEFITS, TYPES & EXERCISES
Avoid long-term issues, reach sports goals and maintain a high quality of life by strengthening your grip! Most people only need to strengthen a few types.
THE BENEFITS OF WALKING
The consensus is that we benefit from more daily steps, but what's so great about walking and how can such a simple activity improve our overall health?
SPRAIN PAIN: HOW TO DEAL WITH AN ANKLE SPRAIN
Ankle sprains are common musculoskeletal injuries caused by the ankle moving outside it's normal range of motion and stretching or tearing the ligaments.
THE INJURY CYCLE
When injured, it’s common to stop doing regular tasks, losing fitness and making it harder to do regular activities such as walking or doing laundry.

