From 7:30pm on Monday 23rd March, Viva Physiotherapy will shut its physical doors for the time being. As a team, we stand strong and united in doing everything we can to curb […]
GalleryImprove Your Running Technique and Times (Advice from a physio)
Running doesn’t come easy to everyone. Finding and maintaining motivation to tread those pavements can be tough. We all want to see our times improve and ultimately this is the biggest motivator of all.
So I’ve prepared a […]
GalleryPatellofemoral Joint Pain – What you need to know
The first thing you should know is it isn’t just for runners.
It is a generic term used for people that have knee pain, more commonly seen in runners. Typically it is diagnosed as patellofemoral joint pain (PFJP).
The patellofemoral joint […]
GalleryCommon Hiking Injuries and How to Prevent Them
Although the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are dropping we are most definitely experiencing an Indian summer. With that in mind, there has never been a better time to take advantage of the beautiful conditions and explore […]
GallerySki Injury Prevention for desk workers – Part 1
Our Physio Caitlin Reid and friends hiking the Toilet Bowl face up The Remarkables, NZ in 2016
How your gear can prevent ski injuries
Snow is falling across the country so this month we’re focused on the ski season. […]
GalleryLearn More About the Calf Muscle and How to Prevent Injury
Calf injuries are one of the most prevalent muscle injuries in athletes involved in running-based sports, secondary only to hamstring injuries.
We see calf injuries as a result of sports involving a lot of high-speed running like AFL, soccer and […]
GalleryWhat is the Gluteus Medius and Why is it so Important for my Running?
Injuries are common amongst runners, particularly as athletes increase speeds, distances or vary training programs.
The Gluteus Medius is one of the most important, yet often forgotten muscles in preventing and rehabilitating running injuries both […]
GalleryHow to Prevent and Recover from Acute Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring injuries are common with sports, particularly with sprinting (from 80% to 100% sprint effort), changing direction and movements that involve stretching the muscle such as kicking and tackling. With sprinting, often overload in training which can […]
GalleryTips for Rehab After Knee Surgery
As some of you know, I have recently taken a bit of a trip down surgery lane for my left knee. In honour of this event, I thought it might be a good chance to discuss post op management […]