ACL Rupture
ACL Tears in Women’s Sport ACL tears are a common injury in sport, for both men and women, but with the increasing popularity in female
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Sharp Pain Rib Sprain
Sharp Pain behind the Shoulder Blade, could it be a Rib Sprain? A Rib Sprain will usually present as a sharp deep pain either side
Rolled Ankle
Rolled Ankle A rolled ankle, also known as a sprained ankle, is a common injury where there is an over stretching of the ligaments around
What is Tennis Elbow?
What is Tennis Elbow? The medical term for Tennis Elbow is Lateral Epicondylitis, although it can happen to anyone, not just tennis players. Tradesman in
REST is not always BEST
When you’re in pain, sometimes it feels impossible to do anything. Sometimes it feels like you can’t move, like it would hurt more if you
Telehealth: Why it’s here to stay!
During the pandemic in 2020, the rise of online appointments in healthcare has been phenomenal! Telehealth is the future of healthcare and at Alpha Sports
Fascial Connections
Fascia, you may have heard your Osteo or Physio talk to you about this connective tissue during your appointment, but what is fascia? And what
Strain Vs Sprain: What’s the Difference?
You may have heard your Osteo or Physio tell you that you have a sprain or a strain. The terms sprain and strain are used
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A PHYSIOTHERAPIST AND AN EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST?
Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists… what’s the difference? Following on from our recent piece exploring personal trainers and exercise physiologists, it felt only natural to look deeper
THE BEST PHYSIO EXERCISES FOR LOWER BACK PAIN
Have a hard time moving around because of back pain? Does your back hurt when you’re walking, sleeping, or sitting down? If so, you’re not
3 WAYS TO STAY SAFE ON THE TENNIS COURT
If you’re still lamenting the end of another Australian tennis grand slam and thinking of dusting off that racket and getting back onto the court,