Call it for what it is: Tendinopathy

Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicinetherapist Nick Cross discusses terminology in tendon pathology. Nick talks about why it is so important that both health practitioners and patients call it for what it is: tendinopathy.

Can physiotherapy help my knees? Currently physiotherapy save the australian health system $300 million per year!

What is knee arthritis and why is it important?  Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic and debilitating joint condition characterized by inflammation, muscle weakness and a reduction in physical activity.  Approximately 10% of Australians have knee OA and it represents approximately 60% of all arthritic conditions within the Australian population. More concerningly, osteoarthritis is forecast […]

Back in action: Victoria’s five-day lockdown ends

Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine is absolutely thrilled to welcome patients back to our COVID-Safe clinic from Thursday 18th February.

Victoria will end its five-day lockdown from midnight on Wednesday night, with Premier Daniel Andrews announcing that almost all restrictions would be lifted and that “this circuit breaker has worked”.

5 lessons we learned about Telehealth

As Victoria has finished a third lockdown period, we’ve reflected on what we’ve learned in developing our Telehealth services to continue delivering optimal patient outcomes.

Is physiotherapy covered by Medicare?

It is an easy process to claim Medicare rebates at Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine. Here are the steps you can take to receive subsidised physiotherapy care.

Soreness vs Pain: What’s the difference?

What your pain is trying to tell you isn’t always clear cut. How can you tell the difference between post-session soreness and suspecting an injury? At what point do you consider a visit to the physio? And how much pain is good pain?

So You’ve Decided to Become A Lockdown Runner? Stick To These 5 Coaching Tips

Authored by Rochelle Kennedy, Physiotherapist and Strength & Conditioning Consultant With gyms closed and only five reasons to leave home, lockdown has prompted many Melbournians to dust off their running shoes and go for their first jog in a long time. While running is excellent for both your physical and mental health, we have seen […]