With nearly a quarter of the year gone, it is now time for many to have a break over Easter!
We will be working through to ensure that if you sustain an injury, you will still be able to receive prompt quality care. The earlier that an injury is addressed - the quicker and more completely it resolves.
But, we will be closed on the main public holidays - so our opening hours are as follows: Thursday 2nd April: 6.00 am to 8.00 pm Friday 3rd April (Good Friday): CLOSED Saturday 4th April(Easter Saturday): CLOSED Sunday 5th April (Easter Sunday): CLOSED Monday 6th April (Easter Monday): CLOSED Tuesday 7th April onwards: Normal hours (6.40 am - 8.00 pm Monday to Friday, 7.00 am to 3.00 pm Saturday's) If you need any help on the public holidays, please email b.mason@backinmotion.com.au. You can still book online throughout the Easter period or by calling 95801985 on the days in which we are open or leaving a message otherwise and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
For Knee pain, it's all in the landing! Patella tendinopathy is a troubling injury in many athletes playing basketball, football, soccer and calisthenics. Hip and knee strength is very important, but so too is how you jump and land! (See here) All of our physio's have an interest and experience in these sports and the mechanics of how we move and land. For all those Easter bunnies this year - get your jumping and landing technique right to avoid injury!
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While we are on the topic of knees - KNEE ARTHRITIS (OSTEOARTHRITIS)
Check our this blog on what is the best management for knee osteoarthritis.
Of course surgery is the first thing that comes to mind, however in most cases symptoms can be managed with exercise and getting stronger.
This can be with land or water based exercise. If you need to have surgery - exercise will delay it (and there are new surgical techniques coming up all the time), or it will best prepare you for your recovery - it is a form of PREHAB!
| Knee Arthritis Osteoarthritis |
Check our Ryan's jump and land technique
Notice the slight collapse of the knee's when Ryan goes to jump. This can lead to knee pain and worse still risk of ACL injuries. On Ryan's landing, his knee's are strong - they do not collapse inwards and he bends his knee's on impact to absorb shock. This reduces his risk of knee injuries when landing, compared to if his knees fell in.
It is super important to train this technique as a part of your preparations and normal training. This reduces the risk of severe knee injuries in all activities including football, soccer, netball, basketball, gymnastics, calisthenics, hopping off a ladder, playing the Easter bunny - well pretty much everything!
| Check our Ryan's jump and land technique |
LEFT OVER EASTER CHOCOLATE?
For those lucky enough to have some left over chocolate - What to do with your left over chocolate? Click here to find out some 'semi-healthy' ways to enjoy the last of the chocolate before it disappears!
| Recipe for leftover easter chocolate |
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Back In Motion Aspendale Gardens