You lift heavy. You train consistently. You feel strong. So why did you still get injured? It’s one of the most common questions we hear at Lake Health Group. Many athletes and active people assume that getting stronger is the key to preventing injuries. While strength is an important part of performance, it’s only one…
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When you are in pain, the priority is often finding relief so you can keep getting through daily life. Short-term pain relief is important, but it’s also helpful to understand how it fits into a broader recovery process. Short-term pain relief is aimed at calming symptoms. This may include adjusting activity levels, using heat or…
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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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OSTEOPOROSIS – ONERO® CLASSES Our ONERO® classes are fully supervised, high-intensity resistance and impact exercise sessions delivered by an ONERO®-qualified and certified physiotherapist. Developed from the research behind the ONERO® Program, these evidence-based classes are specifically designed to reduce fracture risk in post-menopausal women and older men with low to very low bone density. The…
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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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For many, a warm-up is simply a quick jog and a few stretches before a workout or game. It’s routine — but often rushed, outdated, or even counterproductive. The truth is, not all warm-ups are created equal. A poorly designed or incorrectly timed warm-up can hinder performance, increase fatigue, or even raise injury risk.…
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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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