Updates.

Associate Professor Tasha Stanton, is a leading researcher in the field of persistent pain, especially in the context of back pain and arthritis. As two of the most common conditions that are seen at clinics like ours, Tasha was invited to speak to our team at the recent Move for Better Health Conference. She gave […] Read More

Jennifer Kemp is a clinical psychologist with expertise in Perfectionism. She presented to our team of admin staff and health professionals at our recent Move for Better Health Conference. We asked her to speak to the group as perfectionism seems to be a trait we often see in ourselves and some of our clients, which […] Read More

After a really long cold wet and windy winter here in Adelaide, the arrival of spring has made us all very keen to get outside more. For lots of people this will mean dusting off the bike and putting in some serious kilometres.  Whether you are an experienced cyclist or a beginner, this can be […] Read More

The layout and configuration of your office workstation can go a long way towards facilitating productive work and encouraging optimal posture. Conversely a poor set-up can make adopting and maintaining positive posture difficult, as well as lead to aches, pains and discomfort.  This blog looks at 4 common problems relating to office ergonomics. 1. Chair […] Read More

Patella tendinopathy typically causes localised pain at the patella tendon (below the kneecap).  Most general daily activities can still be performed in those with this problem however with reduced capacity. Symptoms are generally most noticeable during high impact activities such as running, jumping and hopping. Patella tendinopathy is commonly associated with high impact jumping sports, […] Read More

People presenting with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) most commonly experience vague pain around the patella (kneecap) especially during knee flexion (bending) activities. These may include sitting for a long period of time, kneeling, squatting, walking up/down steps and running.  It is most commonly reported in people aged 12-17 years however it can occur in other […] Read More

Bone stress injuries are commonly related to overuse among runners and up to two thirds of long distance and competitive cross-country runners will experience this problem. The most common areas affected are the shin, lower leg, heel and foot bones. How do bone stress injuries develop? In a normal situation, the bone responds to the […] Read More

‘It’s just a niggle’. ’I’ll be alright, it’s nothing major’.  I was able to keep playing, I’ll be good for next week’… Does this sound familiar?  Have you ever heard the phrase, ‘listen to your body’? Well, here is some research to support that players, coaches, parents and health professionals should start paying more attention […] Read More

Move for Better Health’s vision is to be the best provider of integrated allied health and clinical exercise in South Australia. To help us achieve this, we’re looking for expressions of interest for a new admin team member! To be successful in this role, you must be able to work under pressure within a team […] Read More

Thermotherapy, or the application of heat on soft tissue to change its core temperature, has been used since ancient times as a method of treating pain and increasing comfort in and around sore/injured joints, muscles and soft tissue. Modern technology now makes this very convenient, with microwaveable heat packs readily available, but how can something […] Read More