Physiotherapy for Cancer Recovery
How we can help you with Cancer Recovery Today, we’re diving into a topic that holds profound significance: the role of physiotherapy in the recovery journey after cancer. At Fighting Fit, we understand that the battle against cancer doesn’t end with treatment; it continues with rehabilitation, restoration, and rebuilding lives. That’s where physiotherapy has a […]
How much sleep does an Athlete need?
Today we will be diving into the fascinating world of elite athletes and their sleep patterns. We will unpack some evidence from a recent research study (see below reference) and provide recommendations for athletes on improving their sleep! Prepare to be amazed as we unravel the mysteries behind the resting hours of these extraordinary individuals! […]
Soccer – Don’t be sidelined by Sporting Injuries!
The most common injuries seen in Soccer players! Soccer is a fast growing sport in Australia. The number of participants has increased by over 250,000 in the last decade, growing to 1.7 Million nationwide participants within Australia. That is almost double that of Aussie rules and triple that of cricket. With this number of participants, […]
Collarbone Injuries!
What kind of damage can you do to your collarbone?? We have all heard of a broken collar bone, but did you know you can actually dislocate your collarbone as well? Today I want to talk about other injuries you might not be aware of, how to recognise them and what you can […]
Treating Concussions at Fighting Fit!
How Do We Treat Head Knocks at Fighting Fit? This is the last blog in our Concussion series, and we’re going to explore how to recover from a concussion injury and what we do here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy While most concussion cases are mild and people recover within expected time frames, there are […]
Rotator Cuff Related Shoulder Pain
What is rotator cuff related shoulder pain, and how do we fix it? The shoulder is the 2nd most common area we treat here at Fighting Fit. The first being back pain! In this blog will discuss one of the most common shoulder presentations. (Rotator cuff related shoulder pain or RCRSP for short!) […]
Warming Up For Field-Based Sports!
The Vital Role of Warm-Ups in Field-Based Sports: Injury Prevention and Performance Enhancement Ever injured yourself early in training or soon after kick off? Welcome to our blog, where we delve into the crucial topic of warm-ups in field-based sports and the impact they have on injury prevention and performance. As a physiotherapist […]
How to Assess for a Concussion: Doing it right!
Dont f*ck with a head knock.. Part 2! Following from my first blog, we’re now going to explore how we assess and test concussion here at Fighting Fit Physiotherapy. Signs and Symptoms of Concussion If you remember from the last blog (LINK), concussion can present in a variety of ways, with both immediate onset or […]
The Wild World of Concussions
Don’t f*ck with a head knock! Today we’ll be diving into the world of concussions… Well help answer for you What is a concussion? What happens to the brain when you have a concussion? How to treat a concussion! So what is a concussion? Scarily, a Concussion is a form of traumatic brain […]
Managing Shin Splints!
Have you ever had painful shin splints? Well, listen up – because it can be managed… Have you ramped up your running and started to experience pain in one or both of your shins? Or have you just started back preseason training in your respective sport and started to experience the same thing? Then chances […]