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Preparing for the rowing season

It's that time of year again when schools start preparing for the next season of rowing and many new and excited athletes embark on their first season. Whist most school rowing programs start their new rowers in an introductory program, there are a few simple ways to prepare yourself, getting...

Why is footy pre season so important?

Pre season often seems like a lot of running and hard work before the fun of the season begins. So why is it so important? What is pre season? Pre season is the key preparation phase before the games begin as it conditions the bones, ligaments and muscles for the...

What is GLA:D Australia?

GLA:D® is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Research from the GLA:D® program in Denmark shows symptom progression reduces by 32%. Other outcomes include a less pain, reduced use of joint related pain killers, and less people on...

Do Winter Olympians get more injured?

The PyeongChang Winter Olympics has delivered, with a grueling competition not short of many thrills and spills. What the winter Olympics does particularly well is the death defying tricks, heights and speeds! We are still awaiting the latest data from 2018 so I have compared the injuries of the Rio...

New Guidelines for Youth Cricket Bowling

Cricket Australia recently changed their YOUTH BOWLING GUIDELINES. Spring Physio Gym Director, Robin Halse, caught up with Australian Cricket Team Physio and Sports Medicine Manager for Cricket Australia, Alex Kountouris last week to discuss these changes. As a clinician and a parent, I am concerned about how adolescents manage the...

Move well with 776BC MOTION – Check them out at Spring Physio Gym

776BC had a great chat to the Spring Physio team last week to update us on their latest product from the research lab – 776BC Motion range. What is the 776BC motion range? The 77BC team have simplified the invasive biomechanical testing and applied it to sports specific clothing. The...

Are you and your family physically ready for 2018?

"The Christmas break is a great opportunity to address niggles and seek a professional physio assessment." —Mel Foley, physiotherapist As the year draws to a close and we begin to wrap-up our various social and community groups, it is a great time to take stock of our family’s physical inventory....

Who Ran in the Melbourne Marathon?

Well done to everyone! Many of you may now be feeling the effects of yesterday’s running high – the legs are sore, the stomach is still hungry and the mind weary. So let us guide you on a few essentials. Top 5 Recovery Tips 1. Keep moving. Despite the body feeling...

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