In the medical world, shockwaves have been used since 1908 to disintegrate kidney stones. When used on muscular injuries though, it promotes tissue repair and regeneration7. Shockwave is high-energy acoustic waves which target the affected area to produce a...
Articles in Category: Orthopaedic Injuries and Rehabilitation
What is Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Rehab?
Many of our regular patients would know that Don has spent a considerable period of time studying and practicing in the Czech Republic. But many of you may not be specifically aware of what is done there. Prague School of Rehabilitation has a long and proud history in...
What are Shin Splints?
What are Shin Splints? by Keziah Loewen Shin Splints is the common term for anterior or medial tibial stress syndrome. It is a common lower leg injury predominantly found in those who participate in running sports. The most common aggravating factors include an...
Exercising during lock down
Are you worried about not being able to attend your normal gym or exercise class at the moment?
The team at Institute of Sports and Spines thought we would share some simple exercises that you can perform in the safety of your own home with minimal equipment.
Tradies National Health Month – Back and Shoulder injuries
Tradies rely heavily on their musculoskeletal health for their performance at work, and can tend to ignore the aches and pains, which if left untreated can become more debilitating and disabling. Australian trades people make up 30% of the populations workforce, but according to Safety Australia they make up over half (58%) of the workforces injury claims.