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RED-S: Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport - What is it and what to do about it.
What is RED-S and what can you do to prevent it? In the world of sports, athletes constantly push their bodies to the limit, striving for peak performance. However, there’s a fine line between optimal training and overtraining, and crossing that line can have serious health consequences.
Dry needling - what is it and how can it help?
What is dry needling and how can it help? We answer all your questions about dry needling as a therapeutic technique to help with hip pain, low back pain, neck pain, shoulder pain and lower limb pain.
Call the POLICE! The latest guidance on what to do after an acute injury
Over the years the guidance on how to treat acute injuries has gone through various phases despite a lack of high quality evidence. From RICE to RICER to PRICE and more recently, POLICE: (Protect, Optimal Loading, Ice, Compression, Elevation). Read on for our advice on what to do for acute strains and sprains.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) - what you need to know without freaking out
If you’ve ever googled the term “prolapse”, then you’ll know that it can be a deep, dark spiral - generally at 3am when you’re not thinking clearly. The stress, anxiety and shame around this diagnosis is generally unhelpful for anyone’s mental health or recovery. Read on to learn the basics about POP and, rather than googling, please book in with one of our pelvic health osteopaths or physiotherapists to make an individualised plan to address your concerns.
You are NOT your scan
“This scan shows you have a small disc bulge in your lumbar spine. Disc bulges generally do not cause ongoing pain and in fact many people have them who don’t have any symptoms at all. I can see on your scan that no nerves are compressed and there is plenty of space for them in the spinal canal and where they exit the spine. Right now your symptoms indicate that there is some inflammation in the lumbar spine. That will settle down and the pain associated with that will stop.”
"I've slipped a disc in my lower back. Can you help me?"
“Slipped disc” is still a commonly used phrase to describe a problem of acute pain, generally in the lower back. It does invoke a disturbing mental image of what might be wrong with your back doesn’t it? One thing I can guarantee is that you cannot “slip” a disc - it simply can’t happen.
Dizziness Explained - When is it Vertigo?
Dizziness is a term that can be used to describe a range of feelings including feeling faint, giddy, unsteady, off-balance or light-headed. Vertigo is specific type of dizziness that feels as though you or the room around you are spinning. Our clinicians are well placed to help you with specific types of vertigo and dizziness. Read on to learn how
Pilates for Runners
Across Australia running is one of the most popular forms of physical activity with people of all ages, fitness levels and demographics lacing up their shoes and participating at some stage in their life. And whether you’re new to running, a weekend warrior or seasoned veteran, strength training should be a part of your weekly exercise schedule to keep you on the pavement and injury free.
Current Concussion Guidelines PLUS how and when to return to sport after concussion
While many athletes appear to recover quickly from a concussion, there is growing body of evidence and awareness of the long-term impacts of concussion. It can be a really stressful time for parents, athletes and coaches to decide how and when a player returns to sport. Our message is: have a thorough assessment with a concussion trained health professional in order to understand your symptoms and be able to clearly measure your progress.
Scoliosis in children and teens - what to look for
Understanding what a scoliosis looks like and how to pick one in your kids is important knowledge for all parents. The earlier a curve is identified and diagnosed, generally the more treatment options available to us. In particular, diagnosing a curve prior to skeletal maturity is key.
Growing Pains in Kids - what are they & when to be concerned
Growing pains in kids can be difficult to diagnose and stressful for parents. When should you worry and what could the cause be? Our osteos and physios are experienced at differentiating between the different causes of pain in kids and teens. Read our diagnostic criteria for growing pains and ideas on how to help your child.
Endometriosis and the role of osteopathy in managing pelvic pain
Our pelvic health trained clinicians can help with symptoms of endometriosis such as pelvic pain, pain with urination and bowel movements as well as painful sex. Endometriosis is a complex condition that requires a team approach as well as an understanding of chronic pain. Here at EH we are all passionate about addressing chronic pain and giving you the right tools to recover.
Everything you need to know to tame your pain - part three
What is the latest evidence on the neuroscience behind pain? How does that help to resolve your pain? In part three we explore more of the science behind chronic pain in order to help you to a full recovery from pain. Hint: it’s not caused by bad posture!
Everything you need to know about how to tame your pain - part two
How does chronic pain work and how do we fix it? Osteopath Della explains what happens to the brain when you’re in pain for a long time. At Eureka Health we’re passionate about helping with chronic pain - learn about what you can do and how we can help
Everything you need to know about how to tame your pain - part one
Wondering how to fix your pain? We all experience pain at some points in our lives. Why does some pain go away and other pain hang around for ages? Chronic pain can really wear you down. Learn about pain science from our osteo Della.
Lower Limb Tendinopathy - how to manage your tendon pain
Achilles, patella and gluteal tendons are all common culprits for tendon pain or tendinopathy. Read on to find out why these injuries can occur and how Eureka Health can help you to return to your sport pain free.
GUIDE TO TRAINING FOR A MARATHON
With Ballarat hosting its very own marathon, we thought we would share some training tips for increasing your mileage. Understanding your baseline and gradual progression are important factors in getting to the start line injury free!
Help! My baby has a flat head! - explaining Positional Plagiocephaly
Our team of clinicians can help to assess, measure and treat positional plagiocephaly. Once you notice that your baby has a flat head it can be hard to forget about it! Babies develop flat heads for a variety of reasons and it’s important to rule out any serious causes for a misshapen head.
Tummy Time and Newborn Development
Finding tummy time hard with your newborn? Follow some of our favourite tips here to make tummy time easier. Tummy time is important for strength development and motor control in babies.
The Teenage Rower – Injury Prevention Tips for Coaches & Athletes
Ballarat rowing injury assessment and treatment - injury prevention tips for coaches and athletes.