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Following up on last month’s article on fun run preparation, this month we are exploring a common treatment tool that you can book an appointment for, to treat a variety of muscular conditions – Dry Needling. What is Dry Needling? Trigger point dry needling is a treatment technique which uses small filament type needles to … Read more
This month at Pinnacle Health Group we’re offering you all good reason to take better care of yourselves. How are those New Year’s resolutions looking now? Did any of them work out or are they still “on the to-do list”? We at Pinnacle believe that every day is a new day and that it is … Read more
Our therapists are very active people and many of them spend their spare time competing and training in athletic events. Our Podiatrist, Tim Deveson, has been a busy man competing in Triathalons, his latest being over the weekend in the sweltering heat. We caught up with him after the event and here is what he … Read more
The before shot Long run – 35 km, Marathon preparation After – in the hurt locker
Have you ever gone for a run, or perhaps a long walk – only to develop pain in the shins afterwards? ‘Shin splints’, or medial tibial stress syndrome, is a common condition, yet for many, it remains a mystery as to how to avoid and treat this painful and sometimes debilitating problem. As many as … Read more
We have been getting some fantastic results with our specialised bike-fitting and musculoskeletal bike screening service, and decided to share an example with you all! Case Study 1: Gary is a 30 year old graphic designer, who commutes daily on his Giant Roadbike, and completes longer rides on weekends. He came in for a comprehensive … Read more
In what has traditionally been seen as a European way of lifestyle and transport, Australians are increasingly embracing cycling as a great form of exercise to build general fitness, improve stress levels, and commute to work. In Melbourne, the number of commuting cyclists has doubled over the last 5 years! Melbourne also tops the list … Read more
Neck Pain & Headaches There are many different types of headaches, and many different causes. The most commonly witnessed types of headache are Tension Headache & Cervicogenic Headache. In both types of headache, symptoms may originate due to dysfunction in the neck and cervical spine (also called cervicogenic headache). Headaches effect a large proportion of … Read more
What Is Iliotibial Band Syndrome? Iliotibial band syndrome is a condition that commonly presents in runners and typically causes pain at the outer aspect of the knee, where the iliotibial band (ITB) crosses the knee joint. Iliotibial band syndrome describes a condition where the iliotibial band rubs against a bony prominence at the outer aspect … Read more