Injury Blog

Health by chocolate – is chocolate the new super food?
April 14, 2025

Easter is the time of year for friends, family and slight over indulging. Chocolate is a major weakness of mine and…

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golfing injuries
Swing and miss – The most common golfing injuries
April 11, 2025

The highly anticipated Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia showcases the best golfers in the world. Tiger Woods, 82-time PGA winner has…

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Warm up cool down
Warming up and cooling down when exercising: A guide for injury prevention and performance enhancement
April 8, 2025

As health professionals, one of the most common pieces of advice we give to athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals starting exercise…

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Is ACL surgery always necessary? The potential and emerging role of non-operative rehabilitation
March 27, 2025

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries are extremely common in sport, with injury rates increasing over the last decade particularly in AFL,…

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Osteopathy at CSSM
Understanding Patellofemoral Joint Pain
March 18, 2025

What is Patellofemoral joint pain? Patellofemoral pain (PFP), is a condition that causes pain around the front of the knee, particularly…

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New Year, New Goals: no injuries! How to avoid overuse injuries This Year
January 16, 2025

Ah, the New Year — that time when new-found motivation hits and the possibilities are endless! Whether your New Year’s resolution…

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Running spikes: A podiatrists guide on fit and injury risks
October 2, 2024

As we head into the new track and field season many young athletes will be transitioning into higher levels of competition. …

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Getting Started with Resistance Training
September 24, 2024

Are you at a stage in your health journey where you are of relative health, and looking to take the next…

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Understanding and Managing Common Types of Headaches
September 17, 2024

In this blog, we’ll explore some of the more common types of headaches we encounter at CSSM. We’ll cover what they…

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Empowering Women’s Health: Insights for Women’s Health Week
September 2, 2024

Women’s Health Week is here – a prime opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the unique health needs of women at…

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Relative Energy Deficiency in sport and the risks of under-fueling
August 27, 2024

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) is a syndrome first coined by the International Olympic Committee in 2014. In this blog,…

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Tight Hip Flexors: to stretch or to strengthen? 
August 19, 2024

Do you feel a tightness or stiffness at the front of your hips? Do you find yourself constantly stretching but getting…

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