Why Your Knee Gives Way and How to Stop It

Overview: Why Your Knee Gives Way Have you ever wondered why your knee gives way, leaving you unstable or even worried about falling? That sudden, unnerving feeling—your knee buckling beneath you—can be both frightening and disruptive to daily life. When your knee gives way, it’s often a sign of a deeper problem with the structures […]

Why does my calf cramp?

A calf cramp is a muscle spasm that usually occurs when the calf muscle is unable to recover as a result of being overworked and exhausted.  A calf cramp are the most common form of cramp that we hear reported in our clinic. Calf cramps do not generally occur randomly and shouldn’t be happening if […]

Walking Is Not Enough

During first appointments, it’s common for me to ask “Do you do any regular exercise?” The answers can vary greatly, but there’s rarely ever enough exercise on the schedule. One of the primary issues I have come across is that people are considering themselves “active” because they walk often. Don’t get me wrong…walking is fantastic.

A Cure for Knee Osteoarthritis

It's estimated that roughly 30-40% of people will experience knee osteoarthritis as they age with a higher proportion affected being Women (Felson, 1987). A recent World Health Organisation report on the global burden of disease indicates that knee osteoarthritis is likely to become the fourth most important global cause of disability in women and the [...]

Pain Behind The Knee – Possible Causes

One of the most reported knee complains is pain behind the knee or back of the knee pain. As always, the first warning is to always get your knee pain investigated properly by a physiotherapist or your doctor so that you don't aggravate an existing injury. Anatomy of the Knee There are several structures at the [...]

Dealing with Injuries: Australian Quarterback David Ward

Gridiron is a violent game. Violence usually leads to an increased risk of injury. In turn, injuries – depending on severity – can require calculated physical and mental rehabilitation. I sat down with Australian Outback (1999-2013) and West Sydney Pirates  Quarterback David Ward to discuss some of his footballing injuries. David has the honour being […]