The La Trobe University study followed 154 participants over six months, comparing a targeted strengthening program with a standardised stretching program. Participants in the strength group were 2.3 times more likely to report perceived improvements in pain and had larger improvements in hip muscle strength compared to participants in the stretch group. The PhysioFIRST study, published in the British Journal of…
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Strength training is often associated with performance or fitness goals but in physiotherapy, it plays a much bigger role. At our clinic, strength training is one of the most effective tools we use to: Prevent injuries before they happen Rehabilitate existing pain and conditions Maintain long-term musculoskeletal health The key difference? It’s not just about…
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Returning to running after a break is often more challenging than many expect. Even if you’ve stayed generally active, running places unique demands on your body that require not only cardiovascular conditioning but also the gradual re‑building of muscular and connective tissue tolerance. It’s common to feel “fit,” while the body silently struggles to cope…
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Low back pain is very common and something most people experience at some point in their lives. For many people, back pain can feel frightening, frustrating, and limiting, understanding how back pain works can help you take control rather than feeling controlled by it. How Common Is Low Back Pain? Low back pain is one…
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When an athlete suffers an injury, the road to recovery can be long and filled with uncertainty. One of the most critical aspects of this recovery process is ensuring that the athlete is truly ready to return to their sport. It’s not enough to simply “feel better” or to have healed sufficiently from an injury;…
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Headache & Migraine Care Do you suffer from constant headaches? Find that your migraines come out of nowhere and derail your day? Or maybe pain starts at the base of your skull and creeps over your head or into your eyes? You’re not alone and these could be signs of cervicogenic involvement in your headache…
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Do you wake up with numb fingers? Drop things more often than usual? Or feel aching in your wrist that sometimes travels into your hand? These may be signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) a common condition we often treat here at Lake Health Group. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Carpal Tunnel occurs when the…
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Tendinopathy is a common condition that affects people of all ages and activity levels, from weekend joggers to elite athletes. If you’ve been told you have “tendinitis” or “tendinosis,” you’re not alone—these older terms have been around for years. But today, “tendinopathy” is the correct, up-to-date term. It reflects the current understanding of tendon pain…
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Why the Best Surgeons Will Refuse to Cut You From a Physiotherapist’s Perspective As a physiotherapist, I see it all the time: patients frustrated with ongoing muscle or joint pain—especially in areas like the knees or hips—come to me in search of a “fix.” They want answers, solutions, and, quite often, a magic bullet to…
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