7 Tips to returning to sport post COVID lockdown to avoid injury As Melbourne and the rest of Victoria slowly return back to some form of normality (albeit ‘COVID normal’ for now) we will see the return of community sport. If you’re 18 or under you may be already be enjoying such ‘pre-COVID-19’ activities! Unfortunately, previously with the commencement of sport/athletes returning to training and games after time-off (e.g. due to injury or holidays) we...

Never heard of it.. What is it?  The sciatic nerve originates from lumbosacral nerve roots (L4-S1) in the lower back. The L5 or S1 nerve root is commonly affected. The sciatic nerve travels from the lower back down the buttock, leg and calf into the foot. When this nerve is irritated or compressed anywhere along its pathway, it causes symptoms including severe pain, which is termed sciatica. Usually, pain begins in the back and spreads...

      Eight educated tips to keep you Frozen Shoulder FREE 1. Know WHAT it is You may have heard Frozen Shoulder being termed ‘adhesive capsulitis’ in the medical world. To understand the condition a little more think of the shoulder joint as a ball and socket, that is surrounded by a capsule like structure. The condition arises when strong connective tissue surrounding the shoulder joint (the capsule), becomes thick, stiff and inflamed. The...