by Ben Heath | Nov 18, 2019 | Dancing, Prevention, Sports
Stress fractures occur in up to 46% of dancers during their career (Delegete, A). Over 60% of these fractures occur during puberty. Decreased strength, proprioception, and balance control, as well as poor technique can lead to increased stress to the bones and thus... 
by Rachael Mottershead | Oct 25, 2019 | Running, Sports
Marine Parade, Cottesloe One of the most scenic coastal runs in Perth is along Marine Parade in Cottesloe. There is a 7km track, which extends from Swanbourne to Port Beach. The path is mostly flat with a few small inclines. The Swan River Bridges Run This 10km run is... 
by Alexandra Needoba | Oct 14, 2019 | Injury, Prevention
October 14th was National Ride2Work Day! We think cycling is a fantastic way to keep fit and help save the environment – here are some tips from our physio Katie on how to stay injury free on your bike. Overuse injuries are very common in cyclists due to factors... 
by Chloe Park | Jun 19, 2019 | Prevention, Scoliosis
I first started seeing Ben at 14 years old when i was first diagnosed with scoliosis back in 2013 and put into a back brace as my curve was very severe. I had just started modelling at the time, so this was extremely upsetting for me as i found out i would not be able... 
by Alexandra Needoba | Feb 15, 2019 | Womens Health
Most women wouldn’t think of visiting a physiotherapist for help with issues such as bladder leakage, in fact many women put bladder leakage down to having children, being post menopausal or just assume that it is a normal part of ageing. Bladder leakage is a common... by Ben Heath | Jan 14, 2019 | Injury, Prevention, Sports, Training
I’m sure you’re all training hard for the open water swim season. We’ve put together some great tips for injury prevention and getting the most out of your swim stroke. The most common injuries we see in open water / long distance swimmers are: Shoulder... 
by Alexandra Needoba | Nov 5, 2018 | Promotions, Swimming
Once again Activate Physiotherapy is offering a FREE swim screen this swim season in time for open water swimming series and the competitive swimming season. Many common swimming injuries are the result of poor biomechanics, lack of movement at critical joints,... 
by Sarah Hammond | Aug 28, 2018 | Running, Sports
1. Consistency For any type of training, consistency is key. Whether you are hitting the pavement to run your first 4km, or if you are aiming to run a marathon, the preparation that you do in the lead up to the event is the most important aspect for avoiding common... 
by Ben Heath | May 17, 2018 | Injury, Prevention, Sports, Training
With the second AFLW season coming to an end, the AFL is being forced to act as many top AFLW players suffer more ACL injuries. Women are more than 6 times more likely to sustain a non-contact ACL injury. So why is this? There is no simple answer but there are many... 
by Sarah Hammond | May 2, 2018 | Prevention
As we get older, the occurrence of falls and injuries increases. These accidents can lead to injuries which are often very serious and can restrict elderly people in their daily lives. As more awareness of these falls is required. We will discuss “The fear of falling”...