We like to keep you up-to-date by providing useful Tips and Information. If you have any specific information you would like us to write about, email us on info@mygcphysio.com.au with your request and we will put it here.

Equipment for Rehab & Training:

Experience all the benefits of using the Alter-G treadmill at Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health
gold coast real time ultrasound and physio
Real-Time Ultrasound used at Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health – What are the Benefits of using this to see Muscles Contract

Understanding Pain

5 Facts about Understanding PainRead more

Pain Science: Why Do You Experience Pain & How To Understand It – Read More

Athritis – 1 in 6 Australians has Arthritis & it takes on many different forms. Read more from Arthritis Australia

Osteoarthritis – What is it & What you can do about it

Try the GLAD program to help avoid Knee or Hip Replacement Surgery for Osteoarthritis

Have you been told you have 1 leg longer than the Other? What should you do?


Training & Exercise Tips

Making sure you learn something when injured: Learning from Adversity

Why do I keep getting injured? Read more

Why does my Pain Come Back? Read more

I’m Injured! How long until I can train fully again? Read More

Do your old injuries keep re-appearing? How your Physio can test for on-going strength deficits Read More

Insight into life as a sports team’s head Physio: The Jillaroos Australian Womens Rugby League by Physio Ange Flack

Have you had your sweat tested? A Sweat Test to help your Performance

Is it better if My Rehab or Strength Exercises Have to Hurt When I Do Them? Read More

How do you know if you have a bone stress fracture?

Tendon Injuries – ‘How to fix’ Update

Muscle Compensations

Have you heard about ‘The Posture Myth’? Does poor posture cause pain?


The Young (Tween & Adolescent) Athlete

Bone Heath in the Adolescent Athlete – are you harming your future self? Read more

The Young Athlete 3 Part Series: HERE

Part 1: Tips for strength & conditioning

Strength & Conditioning for Kids – When & How?

Part 2: Apophysistis (Growth Plate) Injuries

Osgood-Schlatters Knee Pain in Kids – read

Part 3: Low Back Pain & Low Back Stress Fractures (Pars Defects)


Injuries by Body Regions

Concussion Statement: Are you experiencing Concussion Symptoms?

What is a Muscle Cork & How to Manage It

Do you suffer from incontinence? You are not alone!

Hip & Knee

 

Why does Exercise Reduce Knee Pain in Osteoarthritis? Read Here

What is Gluteal/Hip Tendinopathy

Is my Hip Pain Bursitis?

“Footballers Groin Pain” What is it?

Proximal Hamstring Tendinopathy

Hamstring Strain Injury: How to get you back to play sooner

Has ITB pain at your knee been stopping you from running– a 2023 update?

The ITB – What is it ? Why does it hurt ? How to treat it!

ACL Knee Injuries in your active child- You CAN Reduce Your Risk of Injury. Read How

Knee pain when you Run or Ride? It could be ITB Friction

The most common reason for Knee pain: Patello-Femoral (“P-F”) Knee pain

What to do if you have an acute knee injury- Read Here

Ankle, Shin & Foot

Are you experiencing foot pain? – Metatarsal Stress Fractures

Ankle Injuries

Ankle Sprain Injuries are NOT harmless

Do you have a “dodgey” ankle that you keep spraining? You could have Chronic Ankle Instability

Plantar Foot Pain and Plantar Fascitis: pain under the bottom of your foot

Foot Pain During Pregnancy

Your Feet Love You for Reading This

What are Shin Splints?

What if you have recurrent Shin Pain? What to do about it

Vertigo & Neck

 

Not Now Dear, I have a Headache

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV)

Do you suffer from Vertigo Part 1?

Do you suffer from Vertigo Part II

Dizziness (Vertigo) from PPPD (Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness): Read more

Post Concussion Symptoms: Read More

 

Specific Sports Info

Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast

What Injuries to Expect during Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast 96km, 48km events

5 Tips to Survive Kokoda Challenge: by Ultrarunner Caine Warburton

Surviving Kokoda Challenge Gold Coast: by Sports & Exercise Physio Britt Caling, 5-time 96km finisher

Kokoda Challenge GC Expo- a slide presentation on a Physio’s perspective of staying injury free & getting to the finish line. Contact us on info@mygcphysio.com.au and request a copy


Running Technique Information

How to be the Ultimate runner by being injured less- a useful physio webinar.

Listen to Physio & talented Runner, Kyle Weise with his tips on how to Be The Ultimate Runner by training consistently and being injured less Here

Try something different to improve your running – try some running drills to improve your run technique on a treadmill! Here is part1

Information on Running Injuries, Why we teach what we do in the Run Technique Clinic and a reminder of the key points to Better Running Technique Here


Running

Facts about Running Injuries: Here

What is “best” Running Technique? Here

Why improve your Run Technique? Run faster & injury free

Searching how to improve your Running by improving Running Technique? We can help

Should I Run Barefoot? Why it is good for you
Tips for Trail Run Training- Trail vs Road Running differences
Benefits versus Risk of Trail Running – read 

Do you Suffer Calf Pain when you Run? Here’s what to do

Winning The Great Barrier Reef Marathon Festival 74Km Ultra Run- By Sports & Exercise Physio Britt Caling: How and Why

Running Sports Screening to Help You Be A Better Runner Read Here

The Most Common Training Errors in Running that result in Injury From a Physio

Become The Ultimate Runner Seminars – View Here

How to Survive Run Training in a Qld Summer – 4 Great Tips

gold coast triathlonTriathlon

 

Key Stretches for Triathletes 

Eight Steps to an Injury-Free Triathlon Season

Are you a Triathlete who knows their Injury Risk- its highly likely you will get injured

Injury Differences in Short vs Long Course Triathlon- Read

We have Triathlon Specific Experience as providers- how can we help you

Our Sports Physio’s travel with the Australian Elite Team- Britt Caling since 2002, Rick Bain since 2017

Swimming

 

Specific Exercises & Stretches

Basic Activation Swim Exercises

Useful Foam Roller Exercises

Lower Limb Exercises

Upper Body Exercises
Thoracic Spine (upper back) Extension for Streamline
Swim Specific Sports Screening- Read More

Cycling & Mountain Bike

 

Cycling injuries & getting the right bike fit- Read

GC BikeFit at Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health – Book with us

If You Ride a Bike, you should Read This

Mountain Biking Top Tips from a Sports Physio perspective

Stretching for Cyclists- part 1

Got Knee Pain as a Cyclist? – Read How to Fix it

Become the Ultimate Cyclist – Seminar2 Strength & Conditioning Presentation Here

Why Cycle Train Indoors? Especially if you live on the beautiful Gold Coast like we do!

Gym Athletes & Participation

Weight Lifting and Gym: Common InjuriesRead

Problems with Squatting? Read more

Why deadlifts are good for your back- Read

Other Sports

Netball: 5 Tips to help keep you on the Netball Court (not injured)- Read
Dance: Injury Prevention for Dancers- just like elite athletes
Physio Pilates Massage Gold Coast Burleigh Labrador Runaway bay
Gymnastics: Common Injuries in Gymnastics and their treatment- Read
Horse & Rider: A unique perspective on Back Pain in Horse Riding from a Physio with Equine Studies. Read Here
Parasports: Classification in Para-Sport Explained

Body Maintenance & Recovery:

The Facts about Stretching: Who should stretch and why

To Stretch or not to Stretch?

What really is “Mobility” – Read more

The Female Athlete – What you need to know!

Compression Clothing in Sports – Why & When to use
Benefits of Compression Garments

Hydration in Sport & Exercise

Recovery is needed to compete at Your Best – but what really IS Recovery, partI?
Recovery part II: Sleep
Recovery part III: Active Recovery
Recovery… An overlooked Factor Affecting Optimal Performance

Listening To Your Body To Prevent Injuries

Exercises when travelling to prevent blood clots

How to help Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

What is a Sports Musculoskeletal (MSK) Screening?

A new supplement that is Sports Dieitian approved to help stimulate collagen formation for injury recovery

Physio Yoga– let us help you slow down & be more mindful

Should you use a Foam Roller to ‘Release’ your ITB?


Treatment Techniques & Massage

Lets Learn about Muscles & Why Massage Helps

Belly Massage what you need to know

Pre- & Post-Natal Remedial Massage Benefits

What is the difference between a “Remedial Massage Therapist” & some-one advertising they do “Massage”?

Dry Needling


Exercises, Strengthening & Core Stability

Over 40 years young? What Happens to your Muscles as you Age.
Lets talk about Core Stability in Athletes: What is it & how does it improve your performance?

5 Major Benefits of Strength Training for Athletes – Read Here
Are you an Endurance Athlete who doesn’t do any strength training? What You MUST know

Do you Breathe Correctly? the role of the Diaphragm muscle in core stability
Exercising During & Post-Pregnancy – Should I or Shouldn’t I?

Muscle Group Strength Testing using a hand-held Dynamometer available at Gold Coast Physio & Sports Health

Using Real-Time Ultrasound for Assessment of Muscle Function

Is Lactic Acid a Friend or Foe? Read Here


Pilates

Benefits Of Pilates
Pilates – Living the moment
What is the Difference between “Physio (Clinical) Pilates” & “Pilates 

How can Pilates help me after I have had my baby?


Sports & Performance Psychology

Mindfulness for Stress Relief and Performance – Read Here
Sports Psychology Research Opportunity – Find YOUR Optimal Psychological State for Peak Performance

Positive Thinking- you CAN change

What Happens Physically when you have repeated negative thoughts? Read Here

Perfectionism & The “Investment payout assumption” You Must Read More


eating for recovery at gold coast physio sports dietitian

Sports Dietetics / Sports Nutrition from EatSmart Nutrition

Joyful Movement & Nutrition Read Here

Cramping in a Marathon/Ultra-run- should you take a magnesium supplement? Read Here
Spring Cleaning Your Nutrition- Clean out Tips here
Do you eat more in Winter? Here’s what to do about it…
What is a Healthy Snack? Read about snacks here…
Refuel, Repair and Rehydrate for Recovery: Read more here
Tips to maximise your nutrition for Endurance Events: Read here
What to Pack in a School Lunchbox: Read Here
How to Test whether you are Hydrating Correctly during Exercise: Read Here
Non-hungry eating: How to listen to your body  Read
Caffeine- can it enhance your workout? Read
Want a Better Night’s Sleep- Think about what you eat Rea

Top Dietitian Tips to Gain lean Muscle mass

Do you know why you need protein for training and what requires more protein? Read


Podiatry from Gold Coast Foot Centres:

Managing In-grown Toenails Read here
Football Boot Review Read here
Footcare advice

Gold Coast Physio & Sports Heath TV:

Our video productions

Product Reviews:

Thule Charriot CX2 Review by Britt Caling 
BodyScience Custom Training & Race Gear

Media Articles:

Britt’s article on Returning to Training Post Op (Multisport Magazine March 2016)
Britt’s Q&A Women’s Running Magazine March/April 2014
Physio Sarah Bombell Performing