Osteoporosis (meaning ‘porous bones’) is a condition that occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them. This decrease in bone mineral density (BMD) weakens bones, making them brittle and more
Did you know, Physiotherapists are the go-to people for Fracture Management and Casting? Sports Lab offers a complete fracture management service. This includes: Plaster of Paris slabs for acute fractures Full synthetic and waterproof casts for
The following is a summary of a recent peer-reviewed paper published study by our very own Matt Fernandez (as part of his PhD). The significance is the results of the research found that older people reporting spinal pain have 13% increased risk
by Thomas Caristo – APA Sports Physiotherapist Athletic groin pain is an umbrella term encompassing a great range of pathologies in the inner hip region. It may not prevent you from participating but rest does not seem to settle it. The
Swimmer’s Shoulder – How to Avoid it Happening to You Dr Luke Veverka M. Chiro, B.Sc (Chiro) Sports Lab – Chiropractor (Alexandria/ Double Bay) Being a former competitive swimmer and coach I spent many years getting up at the early hours of