Busted Myths & Broken Bones
A Blog About Injuries & Rehab
Enhancing Strength Assessment at Richmond Rehab
Ankle Sprains In Sport
Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries and comprises 15-20% of all sporting injuries. Of these, most are lateral ankle sprains or inversion sprains. This is when the foot rolls on to the outside surface, resulting in damage to the supporting ligaments, tendons & bone.
This blog helps to demystify ankle sprains & what to expect to get back to your best.
Hot Stone Massage
The use of hot stones for massage therapy has been around for 1000’s of years.
From pain & stiffness through to boosting the immune system, hot stone massage has a wide range of uses.
In this blog Amy Bui (Remedial Massage) talks us through the history and its uses today.
Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Myotherapy
Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders is commonly called ‘TMJ/TMD’, is a group of conditions that cause several complex symptoms, pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.
Amber Johannesen (Myotherapist) talks us through this interesting condition and how myotherapy techniques can be an important part of its management.
Self Massage Techniques For Legs
Foam Rollers For Legs
Are you unsure about what foam rollers are for and how to use them?
This is a quick blog about some of my recommendations for foam roller use, particularly for athletes looking for leg recovery techniques.
Lawn Bowls Day
Lawn Bowls Social Day 2019
3pm - 6pm
November 30th
Hawthorn Bowls Club
Private Health Insurance Reform
Private Health Insurance Reform & Natural Therapies
What’s Inside Our Shoulder?
The shoulder joint is one of the more complex joints in the body. This blog post explains what exactly goes on in the shoulder joint, the structures inside, problems that can occur and exercises to prevent injury.
Using Foam Rollers For Postural Correction
Foam rollers are great for reducing muscle tension but did you know they are also widely used for postural correction? For all those people suffering from any degree of an excessive upper back curvature can now breath a sigh of relief for an upper back treatment outside of the clinic!
Neck and Back Pain
Our most common condition we see at our clinic is neck and shoulder issues. Bec has written a short blog on how to avoid pain here through regular movement, exercise and treatment.
Lower Back and Pelvis Stretching Routine
A general guide to stretching your lower back, pelvis and hip region performed by Kyle Michelle at Richmond Rehab.
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome explained
A common condition we see at the clinic with people getting back into running or increasing training loads is Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome. This pain is a lateral knee pain caused from tightness through the ITB can cause all sorts of havoc for runners and cause muscle imbalances and joint dysfunctions throughout the body.
Taping for Postural Correction
Taping a clients back is a common tool used at the clinic for postural correction to hold the body in the perfect anatomical position and to create awareness of slouching during day to day living. A huge majority of our cases we see of lower and upper back pain is essentially self inflicted through bad habits of poor posture and can easily be improved to prevent any future and long-term injuries.
The Sacroiliac Joint Explained
This blog talks about the sacroiliac joint located at the lowest part of the lower back and the dysfunctions of the joint that cause pain. Includes home care exercises to stretch the joint and the surround muscle tissue, while also strengthening exercises to help improve joint stability.
How Muscle Tissue Healing Works
Strained a muscle before and wondered how exactly the body heals itself and the internal process involved? This blog looks at the four healing process involved from the moment of injury till the moment your back into action!
Whiplash Explained
Whiplash is a common injury which can contribute to significant ongoing symptoms. Mark Gelo has created a great picture illustrating the issues with Whiplash from a Myotherapy perspective
Fun Run Guide for Beginners
Are you looking to participate in one of Melbourne's upcoming fun runs and have no idea where to start or are you simply looking to get back that fitness you once had!? This blog is an in-depth guide to running a 10km fun run in 12 weeks explaining all factors you will need to consider with dietary advice, motivational factors and a general training program. Happy running!
Rotator Cuff Tears
Tears in the Rotator Cuff are a very common shoulder injury. Many of us have partial tears without evening knowing! Mark has created a great infographic to help illustrate what a cuff tear is and what to expect if you develop one.