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:
Understanding Pain
5 Facts about Understanding Pain – Read 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
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
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
“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 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
Your Feet Love You for Reading This
What if you have recurrent Shin Pain? What to do about it
Upper Limb
Shoulder Pain from the AC Joint
Elbow Pain when playing sport? It could be “Tennis Elbow”
Tennis Elbow – what is it, and how do I get better?
Shoulder Pain In Multisport Athletes Part I
Shoulder Pain in Multisport Athletes Part II
Can we prevent shoulder injuries in Surf Life Saving?
Unstable Shoulders?
Spine
Will an MRI Tell me Why I have Back Pain?
Should you be worried if your child complains of Low Back Pain: About Adolescent Back Stress Fractures
Thoracic spine (upper back) mobility, why it’s so important to everyone!
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
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
Triathlon
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
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
Problems with Squatting? Read more
Why deadlifts are good for your back- Read
Other Sports
Body Maintenance & Recovery:
The Facts about Stretching: Who should stretch and why
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
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?
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
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
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:
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