Return to running after having a baby
Returning to running after having a baby can be a bit of a journey but here at Darwin Health Group, our Women’s Health team can help get...
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Knee meniscus injuries
Knee meniscal injuries are common in change of direction sports like Aussie rules, rugby and netball. Usually they occur suddenly and are...
Pre and post operative rehab
Pre and post operative rehabilitation Whether you're preparing for surgery or have already had surgery, the team at DHG have put together...
Protecting the perineum during pregnancy
The perineum is the area of skin between the vagina and the anus that is required to stretch during childbirth. 70% of women will...
Achilles Tendinopathy
The Achilles tendon is a soft tissue structure that connects the muscles of the calf to the calcaneus (heel bone). A tendinopathy can...
Clinical reformer pilates Vs Pilates
Clinical Pilates is directed by a qualified physiotherapist who has undergone further training in the field of Pilates. Clinical Pilates...
Why do my knees crunch when I squat?
Crepitus is the name for when a joint makes a noise in response to movement. Generally, these little noises are normal age-related...
When should back pain be taken seriously?
Back pain can be scary, but it doesn't need to be. Around 98% of back pain is due to benign pathology and current guidelines employed by...
Sleep hygiene tips
You may wonder why a physio is emphasising the importance of good sleep hygiene? The relationship between sleep and pain (as well as many...
PEACE & LOVE
Heard of the RICE principal for acute injury management? PEACE and LOVE are the new guidelines for managing acute injuries such as new...
Napping and athletic performance
Recent research by Botonis et al. (2021) has shown that midday napping improves cognitive and exercise performance post-nap regardless of...
Pelvic pain during pregnancy
PELVIC GIRDLE PAIN What are the symptoms of PGP? - Pelvic girdle pain in pregnancy can range from mild to severe - Area of pain can be...
Back pain myths
Myth 1: Intervertebral disc injuries require surgery and cannot heal on their own Whilst some do require surgery, just like any injury,...
Hand pain during pregnancy
CARPAL TUNNEL IN PREGNANCY Pain, tingling and/or numbness in the wrist and hand can be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). This is a...
Minimalist shoes and injury risk
Does running in a minimalist shoe lead to an increase or decrease in injury? According to a systematic review (Perkins et. al, 2014) of...
How to manage a cork
Corks (or muscle contusions) make up a large percentage of injuries in contact sport. These occur after impact to the muscle causing it...
Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) This is typically pain on the outside of the elbow caused by overuse of muscles and tendons...
How to improve running speed
Plyometric training promotes a highly effective neuromuscular stimulus to improve running performance. Due to the quick rebounds, jumping...
Your first physio appointment
If you’ve never been to a physiotherapist before it can be a daunting experience. History taking At the initial consultation we will get...
Will my physio stop me from training?
The short answer, no. Ok, story time. Greg comes to the physio complaining of achilles pain when he plays football. Greg typically...