Living with vertigo can be an incredibly challenging experience. For those who have suffered long-term, the constant dizziness and balance issues can make daily life feel like an uphill battle. But there is hope and help available. At Glen Forrest Physiotherapy, we...

Rotator cuff pain can be a significant hurdle for athletes, affecting performance and daily activities. At Glen Forrest Physiotherapy, we understand the importance of maintaining peak physical condition. Here are some top tips to help athletes manage and prevent...

Neck pain is a common issue among office workers, often resulting from prolonged sitting, poor posture, and repetitive movements. Addressing neck pain early and avoiding common mistakes can help prevent chronic issues. Here are some mistakes to avoid and tips for...

Understanding Low Back PainLow back pain is a common issue that affects people of all ages and lifestyles. It can range from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp pain. Understanding the causes and treatments for low back pain can help manage and alleviate...

As we welcome in the year of 2024, it’s time to talk about New Year’s Resolutions.We’ve all been there.“This year I’m finally going to get healthy and lose some weight!” “This year I’m going to run a marathon!” “This year I’m going to quit smoking and start...

The word plyometrics gets thrown around a lot when it comes to running, to improve running performance. What are plyometrics, why are they important and how can you implement them? Plyometrics are explosive and high intensity movements – essentially involving...

When you think of Pilates what comes to mind?Older people doing group exercise?Mums coming to exercise on the reformers after dropping the kids off at school?I bet you don’t think of Professional AFL players?I bet you don’t think of Nat Fyfe, Christian Petracca,...

Triathlon is my sport of choice, I admit I live and breathe it, and with the new season about to start I am starting to get excited! The training is beginning, and muscles are feeling a bit sore, I am eating a bit more and am feeling more tired than usual. I know for me that this is all very normal.

The pelvic floor muscles are the muscles that line the base of the pelvis and have a role in maintaining continence and supporting the pelvic organs. Most people are aware of weak pelvic floor muscles after having children, but did you know that the pelvic floor muscles can also be overactive and turn on too much??

The Women’s World Cup is around the corner with the Matilda’s kicking off their first game on the 20th of July. For those of us that are soccer fanatics (or football if you’re a true fan) you may already know this. A lot of discussion has preceded this World Cup about the rate of ACL injuries in female athletes. It has been found that female footballers are 2-8 times more likely to suffer an ACL injury than men.

Running is fantastic exercise for your cardiovascular fitness, muscle strength and mental health. But despite all the known benefits, running also comes with a high injury rate. We see plenty of running injuries in the clinic, so today we are going to look at how analysing your running technique may get you back into running faster.

I thought I would do this topic as I have had experience with this injury in the past. That way I can tell you what to do and what not to do.

I thought I would do this topic as I have had experience with this injury in the past. That way I can tell you what to do and what not to do.

At Glen Forrest Physiotherapy, all of our therapists want to help you have the best outcome from each and every consultation. We are experts at directing the consultation to help achieve your individual goals, and there is a lot that you can do as a patient to help us out.

Tension headaches are the most common type of headache, affecting up to 80% of people at some point in their lives. They are usually mild to moderate in pain and can feel as if constant pressure is being applied to the front of the face, the head, or the neck. Most often, the pain is felt on both sides of the head.

Myofascial release therapy is a technique used by qualified massage therapists to relieve pain and muscle tension related to fascial immobility. To understand how this therapy works, let me explain what fascia is and the role that it plays in everyday life.

It is looking like that after mild cases of Covid 19 there is a proportion of people who will take longer to fully recover and return to their pre- illness status/baseline.
With more research being done there is increasing recognition of covid complications such as post acute illness, cardio-pulmonary disease and a sequelae of psychological effects.

With summer slowly coming to an end and winter athletes transitioning from pre-season training to competition we are starting to see an increase in sports-related injuries presenting to the clinic. One of the most common presentations is an ankle sprain or “rolled ankle”.

It was previously believed that ankle sprains are a “self-limiting injury” meaning it would fully heal and return to pre-injury level without rehabilitation. However, research has shown that without appropriate rehabilitation 70% of people will have ongoing pain and dysfunction at 6 months post injury.