by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Feb 18, 2016 | Health Tips
Football season is nearly here! Many of you budding footy stars out there are probably right into your preseason. Preseason is the best time to work on your fitness at high intensities so as to allow for optimal performance on the field. We cannot stress how important...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Nov 27, 2015 | Health Tips
Kia ora! I’ve just returned from a short leisurely trip to New Zealand and when I was in Queenstown I decided to do what many tourists do, hike up one of the neighbouring small mountains. This hike took 8 hours to complete but the view was well worth it! Felt great...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | May 30, 2015 | Health Tips, Uncategorized
Hey guys, Since providing physiotherapy coverage for netballers at District tournaments I have noticed that the players present with common manageable injuries, namely long standing knee pain. I am referring to knee pain that has gradually come about without a...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | May 9, 2015 | Health Tips
“What is Dry Needling?” Is a question I am asked on a daily basis by confused patients. To tell you the truth, I didn’t know what it was until halfway through my physiotherapy degree. As this technique is becoming ever increasingly popular with...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Jun 23, 2014 | Health Tips
Sport is an important part of the culture in Australia, with a long history in the country dating back to the pre-colonial period. Australia’s mild winters mean that in most parts of Australia, regular outdoor sports can be played all year, and indeed more...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Oct 24, 2013 | Health Tips
Iliotibial Band Syndrome, or ITBS, is one of the most common causes of pain that is felt on the outside of the knee. It is most common in runners, hikers and cyclists, but any athlete who plays sports that require repeated knee flexion can find themselves dealing with...
