Injury Blog

The countdown to the Melbourne Marathon: footwear tips from CSSM podiatrist Gen Scott
November 23, 2020

The Melbourne Marathon is just 2.5 weeks away and this year, Australia’s largest marathon has gone virtual from 5-13 December. Whether you are training for your first ever marathon…

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Chronic back pain: think of it like burnt toast
November 17, 2020

By CSSM Osteopath Jaimi Schroen. Back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide, with experts estimating up to 80% of…

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The facts about Pilates: explore the core
November 11, 2020

If you’ve been wondering what all the fuss is about Pilates, what class would suit you and if it will work…

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Training for the Melbourne Marathon 2020
November 4, 2020

With Australia’s largest marathon going virtual this year on 5 December, whether it’s training to complete the 5km, 10km, first full or…

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Rev up your running: 5 tips that will make a difference NOW
October 26, 2020

Isolation has seen many of you pick up running, which is fantastic to see! And by now you might be feeling…

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Ugg boot foot: heel pain in iso
October 20, 2020

One of the positives of spending so much more time at home has to be active wear and slippers. It can’t get much…

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Putting it all together – Injury Prevention Week
September 27, 2020

This week has been all about preventing injuries. From warming up, cooling down, foam rolling and sports nutrition, our CSSM practitioners…

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What your cool down should look like
September 21, 2020

In opposition to a warm up, a cool down is geared toward slowing down the body’s pace and preparing it for…

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Your warm up should include these 3 components
September 21, 2020

A warm up is a vital and often forgotten component of any exercise or sport. It allows for the body to…

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Is my jaw causing my headache?
September 19, 2020

Headaches are a common occurrence for some, probably more common now with the lifestyle changes and stresses of the current lockdown…

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Running more? Why you should have a plan
September 16, 2020

We have seen a lot of overuse injuries at CSSM recently as many of us do more walking or running than…

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The female athlete triad: over-training and energy deficiency in female athletes
September 10, 2020

By Osteopath, Nicole Owen-Tighe This one’s for all our super sporty female champions out there! The ‘Female Athlete Triad’ – maybe…

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