Spring is here and a quick look out the window at Balwyn Sports & Physiotherapy Centre reveals a mass of people running and cycling. With these two sports comes an increased risk of the dreaded ITB friction syndrome. Let’s quickly go over the injury and most importantly what to do about it.

The ilio-tibial band is a thick band of fascia/connective tissue acting as a lateral strut or stabiliser to the leg. Some of the larger muscles around the hip create tension in this band, which directly inserts into the outside of the knee.

Heel pain is a common complaint for young children, especially when active and growing. Your "Little Athlete" may present with these symptoms at any stage during development and these tips may help you identify it quickly and help you seek the right treatment.

Sports podiatrist James Pope offers some practical information and tips on how to help your young athlete. James works at the Balwyn Sports and Physiotherapy Centre on Whitehorse Road.

Clinical Pilates is a modification of traditional pilates, that is performed by a physiotherapist with extra training in the field of pilates and rehabilitation. Clinical pilates draws upon further knowledge and current research for best practice in rehabilitation and injury prevention. Amongst other benefits, clinical pilates helps to re-activate and retrain deep abdominal muscles commonly referred to as our ‘core stability’. Click here to view our class timetable.

Physiotherapy is concerned with identifying and maximizing quality of life and movement potential within the spheres of promotion, prevention, treatment/intervention and rehabilitation. This encompasses physical, psychological, emotional, and social well being.

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