Over four days the Australian Institute of Sport hosted the annual Women in Sport conference (WISC) in Sydney. Speakers from all over Australia featured, covering all aspects of the female athlete from adolescence through their elite years, postpartum and life after sport. At Woollahra Physiotherapy we were able to watch and gained some valuable takeaways from the conference…

At Woollahra Physiotherapy, rehabilitation is not left to assumption - it is measured, analysed, and strategically progressed.

Through advanced testing using VALD force plates and dynamometry, we gain a detailed understanding of how your body is truly performing beneath the surface…

The science of concussion continues to evolve. The Amsterdam Consensus that was developed by 5 international statements in 2022 developed through the Concussion Sports group is discussed below…

Back pain is a common musculoskeletal issue in Australia, with around 15% of Australians experiencing it at any given time. When faced with pain, many people instinctively turn to medications as the first line of treatment. However, as a physiotherapist, I believe that heat and cold therapy are often under-utilised alternatives…

The shoulder joint (also known as the glenohumeral joint or GHJ) is surrounded and supported by a powerful band of muscle tendons called the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff muscles of the shoulder work as a dynamic structure to centralise the head of the humerus (upper arm bone) in the socket (made by the shoulder blade or scapula) and aid movement, acting to keep the GHJ functioning and stable…

Bone Stress Injuries (BSIs) are injuries that occur when bones are subjected to repetitive stress or overuse, leading to small cracks or fractures. These injuries typically result from activities that involve repeated impact, such as running or jumping. Examples of these injuries are Shin Splints (Tibial bone stress or Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) and metatarsal (foot bones) stress fractures…