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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Ankle Sprains

Lateral ankle sprains commonly occur during (but are not limited to) sporting activities such as netball, basketball, AFL and soccer. We...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What is Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a complex condition that affects the entire joint including the bones, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. It was...

Concussions

Concussions will always be an unfortunate injury in contact-based sports. However, give yourself every opportunity to decrease the...

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...

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...

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...