Do you think you have a fractured toe? A fractured toe is often one of the more ‘undetected’ conditions a podiatrist has to deal with. Many people who fracture their toes tend to ignore the problem, or take the ‘wait and see’ approach and hope the issue goes away. Of the 206 bones in your […]
Category Archives: Sports Injuries
At The Movement Centre our Randwick Podiatry and Randwick Physio team have vast experience in managing sports injuries. Being, wannabe athletes ourselves, we understand the frustration injuries present, regardless the code, or level of competition you are involved in. Sports injuries are not only painful but often carry a psychological impact, and our team appreciate that although the goal is to return to play as soon as possible, we will not compromise on the safety of any return to sport. As ultimately, there is no point returning to play quickly, only to end up re-injured the very next week.
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May
May
What’s So Special About The Iliotibial Band? The sun is out finally again as we move into running season here in Sydney and in Randwick with so many beautiful costal areas and parks right on our doorstep it really is a runners paradise here in the Eastern Suburbs. If you yourself are a keen runner […]
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May
May
Misconceptions About Heel Pain Here at The Movement Centre, heel pain is one of the most common forms of foot pain our physios and podiatrists will come across, with plantar fasciitis being the most common cause of heel pain. If you’ve experienced heel pain before, you’ll know how debilitating it can be if it isn’t […]
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May
May
NormaTec Recovery System At Your Local Randwick Sports Physio Practice The Movement Centre is proud to offer NormaTec compression boots and hip attachments as part of our health services. NormaTec is a world-class recovery system used with great success post-surgically, following intensive exercise and even to freshen up the legs in individuals working on their […]
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Apr
Apr
Surgical management post-achilles rupture In the last blog we discussed achilles ruptures and conservative management. As mentioned in the last post, we have seen an up-tick in achilles ruptures presenting to us lately. We suspect this is linked to a return to team sport and explosive loading of the achilles post covid. Running, jogging and […]
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Apr
Apr
What Is Scapula Dyskinesis When discussing the shoulder joint scapulohumeral rhythm is a term referring to the coordinated movement between the scapula and humerus. The coordination of movement between the “socket” of the shoulder blade and the “ball” of the humerus (the upper arm bone) is vital for efficient, powerful and pain free movements of […]
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Apr
Apr
Multifactorial approach to managing a torn achilles This blog will review the causes, signs and symptoms, and early management of a torn achilles; and will discuss the risks and rewards of conservative (non-surgical management). A subsequent blog will look at the surgical approach for achilles rupture management. It is important to note that each patient […]
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Mar
Mar
Sever’s disease a painful heel Has your child ever complained of having heel pain? Chances are it was most likely Sever’s Disease! Sever’s is the most common form of heel pain in children/ young adolescents and often causes limping both during and after sporting activities. It can be very frustrating for kids and parents as […]
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Mar
Mar
A sprained ankle common both within and outside of sport If you’ve ever had an ankle sprain, you would know how painful and debilitating they can be? You’re definitely not alone as ankle sprains comprise of up to 10-20% of all sports injuries, and are one of the most common injuries both within and outside […]
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Feb
Feb
Pain In The Ball Of Your Feet Are you experiencing pain under the balls of your feet? Do you have pins and needles or numbness in your toes? Feels like you’re standing on a stone? No you’re not going crazy, you may be experiencing one of a number of possible conditions! Pain in this area […]