Addressing Vestibular Dysfunction in Concussion
Had a head knock and not feeling like yourself? Maybe you’re: A bit dizzy Off balance Struggling to focus Not as steady or coordinated as usual You’re not imagining it — and you’re definitely not alone. Concussions are common, but often misunderstood. And one of the biggest things people don’t realise? 👉 Your balance system […]
Concussion: Dealing With It The Right Way At The Right Time!
Had a knock to the head?Head clash. Tackle. Fall. Car accident. Whiplash. If you’ve suffered a recent concussion — this is a must read. Because when it comes to concussion management, timing matters. Handled properly and early? Recovery can be smooth and structured. Ignored, rushed, or mismanaged? Symptoms can drag on for weeks… or months. […]
Lower Back Pain: Can It Be The Hips?
When your hips aren’t pulling their weight, your lower back cops the extra load. What if your back pain isn’t just a “back” issue? At Fighting Fit Physiotherapy, low back pain is one of the top reasons people walk through our doors. But here’s the curveball most people don’t see coming: the real issue might […]
Concussion Rehabilitation for Athletes: How physio plays a vital role in return to sport following a head injury
Returning an athlete to sporting competition after a concussion involves careful consideration and planning around the unique demands of the athlete’s sport and the individual presentation. At FightingFit Physiotherapy we play an active role in this process from day 0 (yep the onset of injury) to ensure a comprehensive plan is in place from […]
More Than Just a Sprain
Why That “Minor” Ankle Roll Deserves a Second Look Rolled your ankle playing footy? Landed awkwardly off a curb? Happens all the time, on the field and in everyday life. Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries we see in clinic. But here’s the kicker: just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s no […]
Moving Through The Pain: Why resting too much can actually make chronic back pain worse!
Think Rest is best? Think Again! We get it — when your back hurts, your instinct is to stop, lie down, and hope it goes away. But when low back pain lingers for weeks or months, too much rest can actually fuel the fire rather than fix the problem. Let’s break down why movement (yes, […]
Concussions and head injuries in youngsters: Understanding Concussions and Head Injuries in Young Minds
As with adults there is now growing awareness and knowledge of the effects head injuries and concussion in children and teenagers. unfortunately, a child or adolescent used to be sent straight back to playing with friends, to the playground or back to school after a head impact. However, now this is not ok! Doctors, parents, […]
Shoulder Rehabilitation – How long does it really take?
One of the first things a person with shoulder pain want to know is “how long will it take me to get this shoulder better” This is a great question from any patient who’s seeking help for shoulder rehabilitation. How do we answer this as accurately as possible? It isn’t a straight forward answer. I […]
Pars Defect: The Silent Culprit Behind Adolescent Back Pain
When it comes to unexplained or ongoing back pain in young athletes there’s often an underlying reason that hasn’t yet been explored or investigated. All too often we see the very active adolescent athlete present to our clinic with many months, sometimes years of low back pain that has been fobbed off as ‘just a […]
Why Hip Strength Matters More Than You Think
The hip is one of the most important joints in the body It plays a critical role in almost every lower body movement and helps us get around in our daily lives. Hip strength is very important for maintaining stability and balance but also for preventing injuries to other parts of the body, such as […]