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1. EXTENSION IN LYING Many of our daily activities, particularly caring for young children, involve flexion of our lower backs (think: every time you bend to pick up your child, to pick something up off the floor, etc). If we…

January is coming and it’s the time of year when a lot of people make new years resolutions, usually based on some form of nutrition or exercise goals. Resolutions are great but often the motivation doesn’t last long, and this…

Do you sit at a desk all day? Have you been curling up on the couch at home? Do you have difficulty keeping your chest open during overhead lifting exercises? Do you get grilled for having “bad posture”? Your thoracic…

NEW TO PRECISION PHSYIO CONCORD our exclusive Athlete Mobility Evaluation has been developed and perfected working with some of the countries leading professional and Olympic level athletes at our Sydney Olympic Park high-performance training centre, Precision Athletica. The evaluation looks in…

The winter months mean more bugs and viruses going around, more sick days and potentially more days away from training or work. Being active while you’re under the weather means that you are more likely to be fighting fatigue, so you…

We’re excited to announce that you can now book appointments online! The booking process is really easy to get the hang of and only requires a few steps, however to help you on your way, here are some tips and…

Yes, you read the title right. Kettlebells have been around for centuries, originally being used in Russia before making their way around the world. They aren’t only used for having an awesome workout, but may also be a solution for your…

Knee pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their Physio. With today’s increasingly active society, the number of knee problems is increasing. Knee pain has a wide variety of specific causes and treatments. The knee joint’s…

Chris Agostino At the age of 12 I got my first gym set and started training. I attended High School at Marist College Eastwood where I started playing Rugby League and Rugby Union. I enjoyed all sports but particularly enjoyed…

World Spine Day is a great opportunity to shine light on spinal disorders and encourage you to take steps to better health. This year the theme is ‘Your Back in Action’, emphasising the importance of physical activity and improving posture…

It’s been common practice for us to expect people to age gracefully. As people get older, they are often told to slow down or even stop exercising completely to avoid injury. While many people would believe this is the best…

Winter has finished and summer is just around the corner. During those cold winter months, it is so much easier to stay indoors and watch that Netflix series on the couch, or not go on that morning run because it’s…

Pilates is a system of exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility and posture. It was developed and refined by Joseph Pilates whom believes it can be understood executed properly only after knowing the 5 fundamental principles. Breathe into the base and…

Shoulder injuries are the most common injuries in swimmers. Typically, swimmers experience pain due to the rotator cuff tendons being pinched and becoming inflamed – this is known as shoulder impingement. Due to its frequency among swimmers, this particular condition…

Strength can simply be defined as how much muscle force you can produce in a movement, and can be measured by how much resistance you can move from point A to point B. This resistance can come in a variety…

Beth Scupham via CC Lumbopelvic rhythm might be a bit of a tongue twister, but it’s pretty important stuff. Lumbopelvic rhythm is the coordinated movement between your lumbar spine (or lower back) and your pelvis. If you’ve ever watched toddlers…

Are we really evolving? Evolution of human work silhouettes | Vector by Vector Open Stock The scary thing about this image is that it is actually pretty true. Even those of us who are very active in sports are devolving.…

Almost everyone has had a knee injury at some point in their life, and even if they haven’t, they probably know someone who has. Is it because people have weak ACLs, MCLs, PCLs, or is it that our patellas are…

“No pain, no gain!” is a phrase we’ve all heard countless times. While it may be motivational for some, it can also be potentially harmful for others. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t push ourselves, instead we need to learn our…

We do not stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing! – Benjamin Franklin … And what better way to keep exercising, than by playing soccer (or football). All you need is a ball and…

Buzz Day is an interactive day where the whole of TEAM PRECISION gets together to discuss new ideas, share industry trends, reflect on what has been achieved over the past ‘season’ (or quarter), and participate in practical sessions. At Precision,…

I started out wanting to write this blog around tips for new parents on how to hold and carry their baby. Having recently become a dad myself, I thought I would put my experiences to good use and pass on…

Did you know that everyone has a pelvic floor? Yes, even you, Male Reader! The pelvic floor is made up of two layers of muscle, and together these muscles are responsible for many functions, including: Supporting the lower abdominal organs…

Our tendons are like springs which store and release the energy we produce in our muscles, turning it into the forces we use to move our bodies. They are incredible, elastic and resilient structures which allow us to move with power and…

Growing up in the sport of Gymnastics I trained 28hr a week, but still somehow managed to spend many hours in many physio clinics over the years. My injuries includes a subluxated shoulder, Osgood schlatters, a crushed ligament in my…

Influential American Physical Therapist Gray Cook once wrote: “We are meant to grow strong and to age gracefully. Reclamation of authentic movement is the starting point.” This is also the philosophy behind the treatment used at Precision Physio, as anyone who…

Buzz Day was super exciting! The Concord and St Marys teams all headed out to the new Precision Athletica premises at Olympic Park. It was the first time many of us were seeing the new venue, and we didn’t know what to expect.…

Gymnastics is a great sport to develop strength and flexibility, coordination, agility and discipline. Most kids experience some gymnastics either at school or as a recreational sport at indoor sports centres. A smaller number of kids go on to train…

Headache is a common cause for complaint in an office setting in which many of us spend long periods of time at a desk. Headaches fall under a large umbrella of names like tension headache, migraine, cluster headaches, menstrual migraine…

The age old saying ‘no pain no gain’ is gradually fading into the distance. Sports scientists and exercise physiologists are discovering that significant improvements in fitness and performance can be achieved without having to finish training sessions bent over on…

Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries in Australia Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries in Australia. A recent study(1) looking at injuries in 70 popular sports showed that; the ankle was the…

It’s around this time of year that many people begin their preparations for the City to Surf & the Sydney Running Festival. For most people knowing how many times to run each week, how far each run should be &…

Migraine is a very common problem amongst women. In fact research shows that the headache ratio for females/males is a staggering 4:11. When looking at potential reasons for why headaches are so much more common in women it is interesting…

The Problem Stress. A condition we have all suffered. Stress may be responsible for a significant percentage of all diseases in the Western world including headaches & migraines, neural problems, muscular aches & pains, depression & anxiety. As the world…

SPEED AGILITY AND QUICKNESS OR SAQ Speed Agility and Quickness or SAQ as it is more commonly known had its beginnings working in the world of professional sport. With SAQ Training, the power of applied sports science can be put…

MINIMISE YOUR CHANCE OF INJURY Cycling, while lots of fun is prone to all types of hideous injuries caused by falls and incorrect bike set up! Whatever mode of cycling eg: MTB, track or road, cyclist brake bones, tear muscles,…

RECENT RESEARCH SHOWS THAT AEROBIC EXERCISE IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE DURING PREGNANCY A recent research study published in the Journal Of Physiotherapy has found that 30 minutes of aerobic exercise combined with walking, stretches and relaxation is highly beneficial for…

FEATURED IN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY They say prevention is better than a cure. This certainly rings true when it comes to low back pain. Despite most low back pain resolving in 6 weeks this costly condition still causes huge amounts…

Shoulder pain can be one of the most debilitating injuries for people to live with. If you are experiencing a sharp catch of pain when taking you arm above your head you may be suffering from a shoulder injury known…

Getting ready for the Bondi to Bronte swim It’s that time of the year again where we put on our cossies and head to the beach or local pools and cool off with a swim. Some of us also get…