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A man’s attitudes towards healthy eating

By Dietitian Anthony Glanville   “Pass me the man salad”. The words dropped out of his mouth as my friend pointed towards the bowl of thick cut potato chips. I was blown away by his attitude, but it turns out my friend was very representative of his gender. Men have a very different attitude towards … Read more

Have you stepped up to the Global Challenge?

By Senior Podiatrist Chris McCormick   You’ve decided to join your colleagues and sign up for the Global Corporate Challenge – great stuff! You’ve started the journey towards improving your well-being from the ground up. Now for many of us, signing up for the challenge will mean that we are increasing our daily step count … Read more

How should I manage my injury initially?

Injury Management Nobody likes being on the sidelines as a result of an injury. The best way to recover from any soft tissue injury is by using the RICER and NO HARM injury management approach. They help to prevent further damage and will mean less time away from your sport or activity. The first 48 … Read more

All about Thai Massage

“Thai massage” or “Thai yoga massage” is an ancient healing system combining acupressure, Indian Ayurvedic principles, and assisted yoga postures. The practice is essentially a form of assisted yoga performed by the giver, with the receiver completely passive throughout. A full Remedial Thai massage session typically could last up to two hours or more and … Read more

The Most Common Injury we See…

Low back pain is one of the most common presentations seen by physiotherapists, and 80% of the adult population will experience back pain at some point in their life. The low back (Lumbar Spine and adjacent structures) is a complex mechanical device, and many structure exist that can contribute to pain. The bones that make … Read more

3 tips to avoid injuries this Spring!

The last thing you need right now is a sore knee or painful foot problem – that is stopping you from enjoying the beautiful Spring sunshine! Unfortunately though, this time of year is a very common time to experience pain as we perhaps get a little over-excited with our exercise programmes. Here are 3 nice … Read more

HELP! I signed up for the Melbourne half marathon

By Physiotherapist Josh Lambert   There’s no doubting that having a running programme, and being super-organised in the lead up to running events is beneficial. And let’s face it – with the vast amount of running apps, online programmes, nutrition plans, running watches, running groups, educational sessions – there is so much available these days … Read more

Athlete or not – perform like a pro with a Sports Massage – By Remedial Massage Therapist Melinda Jaksic

We’ve all been there. You have developed a passion for sports and fitness and love to train, but you’re being held back by tight, nagging muscles and injuries. If this sounds familiar, a Sports Massage may be just the treatment you need to get back on top of your game this season. Or alternatively, not … Read more