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Achilles pain...what could it be?
There are a number of structures that can cause Achilles pain. It's important to determine the causes to ensure successful management.
Luke Nelson
Jul 6, 20202 min read


4 tips to Optimize training around your menstrual cycle
In this blog we discuss how women can modify their exercise throughout the different phases of the menstrual cycle to maximise performance!
Phoebe Henry
Jul 3, 20205 min read


Stitches: a real pain in the side
The dreaded side stitch can strike at any time. What are “stitches”? What can you do to relieve them? And what can you do to prevent them?
Luke Nelson
Jun 9, 20203 min read


Is the weak getting STRONGER or is the strong getting WEAKER?
Comparing the function of the injured leg to the uninjured leg is commonly used to assess progress, but is this always a good comparison??
Luke Nelson
May 31, 20202 min read


COV-erload, underload, and the sweet spot: Which one are you?
In this blog we discuss the impact COVID-19 is having on physical activity with people doing too much, too little or just the right amount
Luke Nelson
May 7, 20204 min read


Twitchy calves? Could be "Tendon tremor"
Do you notice “shaking” or “twitching” in your calves while performing calf raises? It could be "tendon tremors".
Luke Nelson
May 6, 20202 min read


Top 2 tips to reduce hamstring injuries
Hamstring strains are the most common muscle injury in AFL & soccer. In this article we reveal the top 2 tip to reduce your injury risk
Luke Nelson
Apr 23, 20203 min read


How to stay fit and active during COVID19
Keeping fit in this current environment is certainly more challenging. In this blog we discuss some options to keep you moving.
Luke Nelson
Apr 22, 20202 min read


Make Working from Home, Work For You
In these unprecedented times, many find themselves working from home. In this blog we cover our top tips to stay healthy!
Luke Nelson
Apr 22, 20202 min read


Running: it’s all in the hips?
When it comes to running, is it all in the hips? What are the most important muscles for distance runners?
Luke Nelson
Apr 16, 20203 min read


Big toe mobility for runners: why does it matter?
Running requires sufficient movement at the big toe joint. In this blog we cover why it matters, how to measure it, and how to improve it!
Luke Nelson
Apr 1, 20202 min read


A Beginner's Guide to Running
Looking to start running for the first time? Resuming after a long break?
In this blog we cover some of the key things to consider
Luke Nelson
Apr 1, 20205 min read


The dreaded DOMS...
Most of us have experienced dreaded muscle soreness the day after a hard workout. What is it? And what can you do to treat & prevent it?
Phoebe Henry
Mar 11, 20204 min read


SMA's Athletic Low back symposium: Put your back into it!
This blog is a summary of the Sports Medicine Australia Victoria’s Athletic Low back pain symposium on Sunday 9th February.
Luke Nelson
Mar 2, 202013 min read


Recovery strategies – fads or functional?
Ice baths, foam rolling, sports drinks & meditation are some of the more common strategies used as recovery, but are they backed by science?
Phoebe Henry
Feb 7, 20206 min read


When should I start rehab after an injury?
We will often get patients asking: “I’m injured, when should I come in to see you?”, & the reply more often than not is “NOW!”. Why is this?
Luke Nelson
Dec 20, 20191 min read


SportsMAP Advanced Upper Limb Rehab in Sport highlights
Highlights from SportsMAP Advanced Upper Limb Rehab in Sport, 30th Nov-1st Dec 2019 With a fair share of conferences covering injuries of...
Luke Nelson
Dec 11, 201910 min read


Exercisers: what should you do over the Christmas break to be ready for 2020?
So let’s begin by saying that the answer is NOT to consume endless servings of turkey & Christmas pudding, drink copious amounts of alcohol,
Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20193 min read


A Health & High Performance Chiropractic Christmas: Santa needs help!
Can the team at Health & High Performance save Christmas?
Luke Nelson
Dec 9, 20192 min read


Shoulder pain? How to keep going in the gym
Suffering from shoulder pain? You don't need to stop everything in the gym! Here are some great alternative exercises to keep you going.
Luke Nelson
Nov 22, 20194 min read
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