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Wrist Pain in tennis players
Every year I treat players competing in the Manly Seaside Tennis Tournament in Sydney, held…
Workstation setup – how to do it…
Workstation setup should be the first priority for people carrying out their jobs, 8-10hrs per…
Why see a Chiropractor? I’m not in pain…
Why see a chiropractor when you’re not in pain? The absence of pain does not…
Upper back pain exercises
The upper back pain exercises shown below are relatively simple to perform. On their own,…
Upper Back Pain – exercises that can help.
Upper Back Pain can be addressed with these simple self-help strategies for everyday office workers….
Unity Gym
My patients often ask me, “Hey Tom how’d you get such big guns, or how…
The road to Sports Chiropractic
Anybody who has met me, knows that I am a sports and rehab junkie. From…
The crack sound? Getting adjusted…
Many people ask me what exactly is going on when a chiropractor manipulates a joint….
The 3As of being a Health Practitioner
Before I started The Physicaltherapy Centre, I spoke to one of my mentors seeking advice….
Tennis warm-up
A tennis warm-up routing for tennis players The purpose of warming up is to prepare…
The Stretching Myth
Debunking the stretching myth and giving you real reasons why muscle stretching helps your body,…
Torn hamstring and hamstring strains.
A torn hamstring or strain are one of the most common injuries in sports. Hamstring…
Travelling Burundi
Reflections from my time travelling Burundi, Africa to play the 2012 ITF Futures event. On…
Travelling Rwanda
Memoirs from my trip travelling Rwanda (Kigali), to play the 2012 ITF Futures Event I…
Treatment for powerlifters?
Treatment for powerlifters is becoming more sought after as the sport grows in popularity. The…
Triune of Life -understanding health.
One of the most useful pieces of information I learnt about during my chiropractic studies,…
Spinal Decompression Exercises
Each and every one of us, for the rest of our lives, will be engaged…
Tennis Elbow – how to fix it.
What is it? – tennis elbow is pain located on the outside of the elbow…
Sub three hour marathon?
For those who take up marathon running, recording a sub three hour marathon time seems…
Sports Injury Treatment North Sydney
Sports injury treatment makes up a great deal of the treatment given to patients at…
Shoulder pain exercises
Shoulder pain exercises can assist in a variety of areas such as rotator cuff problems,…
Shoulder pain – Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder pain is a vast topic, and could be diagnosed as many different conditions. Many…
Shin splints – How to fix them?
Shin splints is the common name given to the condition Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome. It…
Soft sand running
Soft sand running is practiced by many expert runners but is becoming increasingly popular amongst…
Speed Training – how to get quicker
Towards the end of 2012, I worked with Roger Fabri, one of Australia’s top credentialed…
Low back pain – where’s it coming from?
Low back pain may not necessarily be a problem with your lower back. These are…
Lower back pain exercises
Lower back pain presents in so many different ways. On the contrary, two people with…
Low Back Pain – What should I do?
What to do straight away if you have really painful lower back pain If you’ve…
Migraines
Does your headache stop you from working or doing routine daily activities? Do you have…
Running Technique
For many of us energetic folk, it might seem strange that there is such a…
Low Level Laser Therapy Sydney
At The Physicaltherapy Centre, our practitioners use the Thor PBMT Pro Laser – the most…
Mind Training for sports
You might be physically fit and strong, but how strong is your mind? In the…
Photobiomodulation Therapy Sydney
At The Physicaltherapy Centre, our practitioners use the Thor PBMT Pro Laser – the most…
Saddle Seat – the best seat for sitting posture
Saddle Seats are comfortable ergonomic options for people who are sitting for extended periods of…
Manly Seaside Tennis Championships
The Manly Seaside Tennis Championships is one of Sydney’s longest running tournaments. It is held…
Neck Pain Explained
Possible explanations for neck pain you may be experiencing. The structure of the joints in…
Repetitive Strain Injury [RSI]
Repetitive strain injury [RSI] is also known as repetitive motion disorder. With the increasing amount…
Neck Pain Relief Exercises
Neck Pain Relief Exercises are a safe and effective option to relieve neck pain caused…
Poor Posture, Poor Health
Most people were nagged by their parents to sit/stand up straight at a young age,…
Pain relief for powerlifters
Pain relief for powerlifters is becoming more sought after as the sport grows in popularity….
Neck and back exercises – easy peasy ones
Neck and back exercises are some of the most sought after pearls of wisdom. There…
Laser Therapy – North Sydney
THOR Low Level Laser Therapy system CLINICAL APPLICATIONS: Acute or chronic tendinopathies Sprains and strains…
Knee pain – therapeutic exercises
Knee pain can be really troublesome – all joints in the body are important, but…
Kinesio Tape (dynamic tape, Rocktape)
Kinesio Tape is otherwise known as dynamic tape or even the common brand, ROCKTAPE. You’ve…
Inner Elbow Pain – Golfer’s elbow
Inner Elbow Pain is known as Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer’s Elbow) and is the most common…
Injured Tennis Players
Having dedicated so much time to learning and playing tennis, I’m fortunate to have attracted…
Indoor Rowing Challenge
Before we set an indoor rowing challenge, let’s start with how far can you row…
I’m still suffering!
Why you’re still in pain and left saying “I’m still suffering!” after treatments. Do you…
How to unblock your nose in 2 minutes.
Unblock your nose in 2 minutes Pinch your nose around both nostrils and walk as…
Hip mobility and low back pain
Do you feel you suffer reduced mobility in one or both of your hip joints?…