Could a cold wine bottle save your sore ‘walked out' feet?

17.09.2020 Filed in: Podiatry | Injury Prevention | Injury Management

by Emily Smith

This article was published in Body+Soul. Read the full article here

Our podiatrist, Emily Smith, on the weird and wacky at home remedies for pain from walking more than usual during lockdown.

Tags: sore feet, home remedy, foot pain

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Injury Prevention Strategies

03.06.2019 Filed in: Injury Prevention

by Melanie Tri

Participating in sport is a great way to keep fit, socialise and reduce health risks associated with being sedentary. And while there is no way to guarantee that you will not get injured playing sport, there are ways you can decrease that risk.

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Snowsports

20.05.2019 Filed in: Injury Prevention | Injury Management

by Dr Donald Kuah

The Australian domestic ski season is quickly approaching, and like most sports, preparation is the key. The difference is that unlike many other sports, many participate in snowsports who are generally unfit, sedentary, or only participate in the sport once or twice a year.

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A new era for women in sport

12.03.2018 Filed in: Sports Medicine | Injury Management | Injury Prevention

by Dr Jin Lee

It is an incredibly exciting time for women's sport with participation rates across a wide range of sports at an all-time high. In the last few years, we have seen the addition of professional women’s’ leagues in the AFL, A-league and 2018 will see the addition of the Harvey Norman Women’s competition in the National Rugby League.

Tags: women's sport, elite athlete

When Can I Go Back To What I Was Doing Before?

12.03.2018 Filed in: Sports Medicine | Injury Management | Injury Prevention

by Dr Thomas Gan

The most common question that I get asked after someone sustains an injury is usually, “When can I go back to do what I was doing before?”.

Dr Ameer Ibrahim attending to Seb Ryall of Sydney FC

Concussion – Just Another Head Knock?

29.04.2016 Filed in: Injury Prevention | Sports Medicine

By Dr Donald Kuah, NRL Medical and Player Safety Advisory Group
and Dr Thomas Longworth, Medical Officer for Wests Tigers NSW Cup

As Australians we love our contact sports over the winter months, but is this love affair coming with a cost to our long term health and that of our children?

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Could a cold wine bottle save your sore ‘walked out' feet?

Injury Prevention Strategies

Snowsports

A new era for women in sport

When Can I Go Back To What I Was Doing Before?

Concussion – Just Another Head Knock?