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Dive deeper into useful insights on treatments and recovery for conditions
Jul 26, 20221 min read
Golfer's Elbow
Golfers elbow (medial epicondylitis) This is one of the more common causes of elbow pain and typically presents as pain on the inside of...
Jul 21, 20221 min read
Running after an ACL reconstruction
Returning to running post ACL reconstruction At DHG, specific outcome measures and current guidelines are used to direct our practice...
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome - Shin Splints
Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome (MTSS, more commonly known as shin splints) is more common in less experienced runners as the bone may not...
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Does knuckle cracking cause arthritis?
Short answer, no! According to Boutin et al.(2017) there were no changes to physical examination findings following knuckle cracking (no...
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Ankle Sprain Rehab
Have you ever suffered an ankle sprain? It is very common for us to see patients who do not carry out any rehab after an ankle sprain....
Jul 19, 20221 min read
The Illinois Agility Test
The Illinois Agility Test (IAT) is frequently used as a screening tool to return to sport following a lower limb injury. Prior to...
Jul 19, 20221 min read
Groin Injuries
Would you like to reduce your risk of groin related injuries by 41%? A 2019 study by Haroy et al demonstrated a significant reduction in...
Jun 16, 20221 min read
Is running a one way road to arthritis?
Recreational running does not cause knee osteoarthritis. Conversely, running is shown to have a preventative and protective effect on...
May 17, 20221 min read
Plantar Fasciitis - What is it and how to treat it
Plantar fasciitis (pain at the base of the foot) is usually a long-standing inflammatory condition and can be very debilitating. Normally...
May 12, 20221 min read
Ankle Sprains
Lateral ankle sprains commonly occur during (but are not limited to) sporting activities such as netball, basketball, AFL and soccer. We...
May 11, 20221 min read
Delayed onset muscle soreness
Are you pulling up sore from your new year/new you exercise regime? Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is tenderness and stiffness...
May 10, 20221 min read
Falls prevention in older adults
Did you know that Falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide? Falls not only lead to superficial...
May 9, 20221 min read
6 tips for injury prevention
1. Increase training volume slowly A simple and effective way to monitor your volume is by using the 10% rule. Try to limit your increase...
May 9, 20221 min read
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) refers to pain at the front of the knee around the knee cap. It is one of the most common overload...
May 9, 20221 min read
Why are my muscles tight?
We have all experienced that feeling of tight muscles before, but what does it actually mean? The way we perceive muscle tightness is...
May 9, 20221 min read
What is Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex condition that affects the entire joint including the bones, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. It was...
Feb 25, 20221 min read
Concussions
Concussions will always be an unfortunate injury in contact-based sports. However, give yourself every opportunity to decrease the...
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Returning to sport post COVID-19 infection
After being largely insulated in the Territory we probably now know someone with or personally have had COVID ourselves. So what’s the...
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Dry Needling
We're big advocates of dry needling at Darwin Health Group. Dry needling treatment targets trigger points that can be a direct source of...
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Is your headache coming from your neck?
Are you finding that you're trying to self-release the back of your neck when you have a headache? Some headaches may be due to your...
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