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Achilles Tendinosis Hoppers Physio
By Amy Kight Physio

Achilles Tendinosis

The Achilles tendon is the main tendon around the back of the ankle that is involved in propulsion. Giving us the power to walk, jump and run. With different training loads, the tendon can be exposed to unusual forces resulting in a condition called Achilles tendinosis. Michael Tricarico, our Senior Partner / APA Titled Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist, explains a little more about Achilles Tendinosis s in this short video. What is Achilles Tendinosis? This is characterised not only by inflammation but…

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Osgood-Schlatter disease and knee pain hoppers physio
By Amy Kight Sporting

What is Osgood-Schlatter disease?

Osgood-Schlatter disease is probably a condition you heard about growing up, whether you had it or your friends had it. Osgood-Schlatter disease is essentially an overuse injury of the knee that is common in growing children and adolescents. Repetitive activity, particularly jumping activity can cause swelling and irritation over the growth plate at the top of the shin.   What are some causes of Osgood-Schlatter's disease? Osgood-Schlatter disease is caused by an imbalance of growth between the bones, muscles and Tendons. This causes the…

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By Amy Kight Article

ACL Ruptures

ACL ruptures have gained significant media attention of late due to the amount of time missed in sport, particularly among elite AFL, soccer and rugby players. This blog will explore what an ACL is, how it is important for knee stability as well as explore the surgical and physiotherapy treatments for them. What is an ACL? The knee joint does not have a large range of motion but instead possesses a high amount of stability to keep the joint together.…

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achilles tendon
By hoppers_admin Physio

Achilles Tendon Rupture

An injury that isn’t common, but any social sport enthusiast should be aware of is an Achilles Tendon rupture. The Achilles tendon is a segment of connective tissue that helps join your calf muscle to the back of your heel bone. A rupture of this tendon typically happens in sport when taking off to sprint or jump forward, or can occur there is a direct hit to the tendon.  Here are some signs and symptoms of things you should look out for…

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By hoppers_admin Exercises, Physio, Sporting, Therapy

Reducing the risk of a hamstring strain

The footy season is back in 2021! It's a great sight to see large crowds back watching the AFL, but perhaps what's even greater is the return of local footy. However, a shortened pre-season, coupled with a year of sitting out due to COVID, potentially brings the return of one of the most common injuries in AFL and other sporting codes alike. This of course would be hamstring strains. These are a group of three muscles of the backside of…

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By hoppers_admin Article, Exercises, Physio

Running Recovery tips

Running is a fantastic way to get your blood pumping and let off a bit of steam. It can be a great way to get some alone time if you're always surrounded by work colleagues or young children, or it can be a fun way to fit in a work out whilst spreading your social butterfly wings with a group of like minded exercisers. Whilst it is important to move your body, the question is are you guilty of doing…

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By Hoppers Physio Article

Running Recovery Tips

Running is a fantastic way to get your blood pumping and let off a bit of steam. It can be a great way to get some alone time if you're always surrounded by work colleagues or young children, or it can be a fun way to fit in a work out whilst spreading your social butterfly wings with a group of like minded exercisers. Whilst it is important to move your body, the question is are you guilty of doing…

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