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Pilates for Runners
Across Australia running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity with people of all ages, fitness levels and demographics lacing up their shoes and participating at some stage in their life. And whether you’re new to running, a weekend warrior or seasoned veteran, strength training should be a part of your weekly exercise schedule to keep you on the pavement and injury free.
2024 Concussion Guidelines PLUS how and when to return to sport after concussion
While many athletes appear to recover quickly from a concussion, there is growing body of evidence and awareness of the long-term impacts of concussion. It can be a really stressful time for parents, athletes and coaches to decide how and when a player returns to sport. Our message is: have a thorough assessment with a concussion trained health professional in order to understand your symptoms and be able to clearly measure your progress.
Scoliosis in children and teens - what to look for
Understanding what a scoliosis looks like and how to pick one in your kids is important knowledge for all parents. The earlier a curve is identified and diagnosed, generally the more treatment options available to us. In particular, diagnosing a curve prior to skeletal maturity is key.
Growing Pains in Kids - what are they & when to be concerned
Growing pains in kids can be difficult to diagnose and stressful for parents. When should you worry and what could the cause be? Our osteos and physios are experienced at differentiating between the different causes of pain in kids and teens. Read our diagnostic criteria for growing pains and ideas on how to help your child.
Endometriosis and the role of osteopathy in managing pelvic pain
Our pelvic health trained clinicians can help with symptoms of endometriosis such as pelvic pain, pain with urination and bowel movements as well as painful sex. Endometriosis is a complex condition that requires a team approach as well as an understanding of chronic pain. Here at EH we are all passionate about addressing chronic pain and giving you the right tools to recover.
Everything you need to know to tame your pain - part three
What is the latest evidence on the neuroscience behind pain? How does that help to resolve your pain? In part three we explore more of the science behind chronic pain in order to help you to a full recovery from pain. Hint: it’s not caused by bad posture!
Everything you need to know about how to tame your pain - part two
How does chronic pain work and how do we fix it? Osteopath Della explains what happens to the brain when you’re in pain for a long time. At Eureka Health we’re passionate about helping with chronic pain - learn about what you can do and how we can help
Everything you need to know about how to tame your pain - part one
Wondering how to fix your pain? We all experience pain at some points in our lives. Why does some pain go away and other pain hang around for ages? Chronic pain can really wear you down. Learn about pain science from our osteo Della.
Lower Limb Tendinopathy - how to manage your tendon pain
Achilles, patella and gluteal tendons are all common culprits for tendon pain or tendinopathy. Read on to find out why these injuries can occur and how Eureka Health can help you to return to your sport pain free.
GUIDE TO TRAINING FOR A MARATHON
With Ballarat hosting its very own marathon, we thought we would share some training tips for increasing your mileage. Understanding your baseline and gradual progression are important factors in getting to the start line injury free!
Help! My baby has a flat head! - explaining Positional Plagiocephaly
Our team of clinicians can help to assess, measure and treat positional plagiocephaly. Once you notice that your baby has a flat head it can be hard to forget about it! Babies develop flat heads for a variety of reasons and it’s important to rule out any serious causes for a misshapen head.
Tummy Time and Newborn Development
Finding tummy time hard with your newborn? Follow some of our favourite tips here to make tummy time easier. Tummy time is important for strength development and motor control in babies.
The Teenage Rower – Injury Prevention Tips for Coaches & Athletes
Ballarat rowing injury assessment and treatment - injury prevention tips for coaches and athletes.
Tendon pain and management
We’re here to accurately assess, diagnose and treat your tendon pain. Commonly injured tendons that we see include achilles, gluteal/hip, elbow & wrist, shoulder and knee tendons. All can be incredibly debilitating and slow you down. Treatment can involve a variety of techniques and exercises to decrease your pain and get your tendon stronger.
Do you think my headache could be coming from my neck?
Is my headache coming from my neck? Headaches have many causes and some of them are very serious so we ask a lot of questions and do a thorough examination to answer this question. The good news is though, that the vast majority of headaches aren’t serious, many are associated with neck pain and stiffness, and can often be helped with treatment, exercise and education.
Returning to running after having a baby - Postnatal Checklist
We’re here to help you get back to running without pain or injury and while looking after your pelvic floor! Returning to running after childbirth with the guidance of our evidence based checklist.
Treatment of Mastitis
Are you confident in the latest guidelines on how to treat mastitis? Inflammatory breast conditions can cause pain and stress when breastfeeding. Ultrasound therapy can be beneficial for treating mastitis
What is Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PRPGP)
Pregnancy Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PRPGP) is a term used to encompass pain around the low back, hips and pelvis that arises during pregnancy. Some studies estimate up to 84% of pregnant women experience pain around the low back and/or pelvic girdle during pregnancy. Whilst PRPGP is common (affecting up to 1 in 5 women during pregnancy) it should not be ignored or considered a normal part of pregnancy as there are lots of strategies that can help to successfully manage this condition.
When the first step really hurts: what is plantar fasciitis and how do you fix it?
Plantar fasciitis (also sometime called plantar fasciopathy) is a common foot condition characterised by pain and inflammation in the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue that runs from the heel to the toes. It typically causes pain at the attachment area at the front of the heel. It is estimated that up to 10% of people will experience plantar fasciitis at some point in their lives.
Falls Prevention: why it matters
“I’m a little unsteady on my feet, but that’s just part of getting old”. You may have heard this said before from a parent, grandparent or colleague at work; you may have even been guilty of saying this yourself! Falls and becoming unsteady on your feet are not something that should simply be accepted with ageing.