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Walking Is Not Enough

During first appointments, it’s common for me to ask “Do you do any regular exercise?” The answers can vary greatly, but there’s rarely ever enough exercise on the schedule. One of the primary issues I have come across is that people are considering themselves “active” because they walk often. Don’t get me wrong…walking is fantastic.

A Cure for Knee Osteoarthritis

It's estimated that roughly 30-40% of people will experience knee osteoarthritis as they age with a higher proportion affected being Women (Felson, 1987). A recent World Health Organisation report on the global burden of disease indicates that knee osteoarthritis is likely to become the fourth most important global cause of disability in women and the [...]

Pain Behind The Knee – Possible Causes

One of the most reported knee complains is pain behind the knee or back of the knee pain. As always, the first warning is to always get your knee pain investigated properly by a physiotherapist or your doctor so that you don't aggravate an existing injury. Anatomy of the Knee There are several structures at the [...]

Dealing with Injuries: Australian Quarterback David Ward

Gridiron is a violent game. Violence usually leads to an increased risk of injury. In turn, injuries – depending on severity – can require calculated physical and mental rehabilitation. I sat down with Australian Outback (1999-2013) and West Sydney Pirates  Quarterback David Ward to discuss some of his footballing injuries. David has the honour being […]