The Importance of a Pre-Round Warm-Up for Golfers As someone who is passionate about golf, I’ve noticed that many golfers arrive at the course, spend a few minutes putting on the green, and maybe take a couple of practice swings before heading to the first tee. While this routine might seem sufficient, it’s important to…
I’m sure that at one point we have all heard the word “plyometrics” whether that was via a viral TikTok video, Instagram reel or one of your friends recommending you include it in your next workout, but what exactly are they? What are Plyometrics? Plyometrics simply put, are short intense bursts of activities that target…
Back pain remains one of the largest sources of pain, dysfunction and overall burden on health care system in the world. We know that 80% of the general population will experience some form of debilitating back pain during their lives. It is understood that some of our long held beliefs as a society around back…
Movement Rx is proud to share our affiliation with the Dolphins NRL. As physiotherapy providers for the Dolphins NRL academy. We are excited to be part of the development of the future superstars of the NRL and continue the rich history of rugby league on the peninsula. A big congratulations to our own superstar…
Congratulations, you’ve decided to enter your first running event! Now that the date is set, what do you do? 1. Find a Training Plan A training plan will help you stick to your goals and keep track of how you are going. Ideally it should start 9-12 weeks before your intended event and be individualised to…
Re-injury rates following ACLR remain alarmingly high. This cohort study (Faltstrom et al, 2021) adds to the abundance of evidence that those who undergo ACLR and return to sport continue to be at a far greater risk of future knee injury. 68% of the female football players that had an ACLR reported a further…
Chris is going The Extra Mile throughout the month of May. He’ll be riding to brighten the lives of kids living with cerebral palsy. Please help him to help them, by making a donation to his page today. https://www.theextramile.org.au/s/516/513/e The money raised will go towards, programs, services and research so kids living with cerebral palsy…
Tendinopathy- refers to a breakdown of collagen within a tendon tissue and a failed healing response. The term tendinopathy is a generic descriptor of the clinical conditions ( both pain and pathological characteristics) associated with overuse in and around tendons. 1.Rest is not the answer! Whilst relative rest (avoidance of aggravating factors), modification…
What does Movement Rx mean? What is the Movement Rx difference? Listen to how Chris and Damian started came to form Movement Rx and their vision for the future of physiotherapy in Australia!
Damian recently sat down with Vald Health to discuss how we implement Blood flow restriction training into our clinical practice. https://valdhealth.com/bite-size-airbands-case-study-movement-rx/