Sever’s Disease and Osgood-Schlatter in Kids: Common Causes of Heel and Knee Pain
If your active child suddenly starts complaining of heel or knee pain after sport, they may be experiencing one of two common growth-related conditions: Sever’s disease or Osgood-Schlatter disease. Both conditions are frequently seen in children and adolescents who participate in sport, particularly those involving running, jumping, sprinting, or kicking. The good news is that […]
What Is Biokinetics & How Does It Work with Physiotherapy?
At Free Motion, we believe movement is medicine, but just as important as movement is the right movement, at the right time, for the right reason. What is Biokinetics? Biokinetics is a specialised field of exercise therapy focused on improving physical function and quality of life through scientifically prescribed movement. Biokineticists use evidence-based exercise rehabilitation […]
Hamstring Tendinopathy in Young Athletes: why rest alone isn’t the answer
We have seen a lot of young athletes with hamstring pain since the athletics season kicked off this year. Hamstring pain is common in athletes, especially sprinters. But when that pain lingers, feels deep and close to the sitting bone, and worsens with sprinting or acceleration it may not be a simple muscle strain- it […]
Pre-season: Recharge. Reset. Rebuild
As the year winds down, so should your training intensity. December isn’t just a time for holidays- it’s a crucial window for recovery in order to start the new year with a bang. Before you dive into heavy pre-season training, your body needs time to repair, rebalance and restore movement quality. Rest isn’t laziness- it’s […]
Shin splints: The sneaky overuse injury you shouldn’t ignore
There’s nothing worse than finding your stride, only to be stopped in your tracks by a stubborn ache in your lower legs. Shin splints might start as a dull throb- but left unchecked they can turn into a full-blown setback that makes every step feel like punishment. As physios, we often see shin splints in […]
Is your body waving a red flag? How to detect overuse injuries
Have you ever had a small ache that started during a run or workout? At first you can ignore it like a whisper but then it starts nagging louder, until that whisper turns into a loud shout- and you have got yourself an overuse injury. Unlike a sudden twist or fall, these sneaky injuries happen […]
When to rest, and when to move after an injury
“Just rest.” How many times have you heard this advice after an injury, flare-up, or when struggling with body aches and niggles? And while rest can definitely be helpful, it’s not always the magic fix it’s made out to be. We believe in listening to your body, not stopping movement completely. What is the problem […]
Strapping Up: How Taping can Boost Your Body’s Proprioception in Sport
We have all seen sports matches or competitions with athletes strapped up over a variety of joints. Many people think this is to provide support following an injury, but there is another important aspect to consider which is proprioception. Proprioception is your body’s ability to know where it is in space. For example, you don’t […]
Too flexible for your own good? How hypermobility can lead to injury.
If you’ve ever impressed your friends by twisting your thumb back to your forearm or going into a split without warming up first, you might have hypermobility. It’s the party trick that gets gasps and maybe even a little envy from those who can’t touch their toes. But behind the “wow” factor, hypermobility can sometimes […]
When Pain Doesn’t Go Away: Understanding Chronic Pain
Believe it or not, pain is a good thing. It is the body’s way of protecting itself- but what happens when that pain is persistent and just won’t go away? If you have been dealing with pain for months (or even years) you are living with chronic pain. As physiotherapists, we often hear things like […]