With the snow season now in full swing, a lot of our Melbourne clients are packing up the car for Buller, Hotham, or Falls Creek most weekends. It's one of the best parts of winter — but it's also one of the more common causes of injury we see walk through our door in July and August. The thing about skiing and snowboarding is that most people spend 50 weeks of the year not doing anything resembling the movement patterns involved, then throw themselves into a full day (or weekend) of it. Add...

As the weather cools and routines shift, it’s common to see a rise in muscle and joint injuries. At the clinic, this time of year often brings an increase in: Muscle strains (particularly calves, hamstrings, and lower back) Joint stiffness and flare-ups of previous injuries Running and training-related niggles So why does this happen? Why colder weather increases injury risk: 1. Reduced muscle temperature In colder conditions, muscles and tendons are less elastic and take longer to warm up....

Concussion awareness is becoming increasingly important — not just in sport, but in everyday life. A concussion is a type of brain injury that occurs when the brain moves rapidly inside the skull. While it is often associated with contact sport, concussions can occur in a range of situations, including: Falls (at home, work, or outdoors) Hitting your head on a hard surface Motor vehicle accidents Sudden movements such as whiplash Collisions during recreational activity or daily tasks Key...