Over the summer the team at Total Physiotherapy have composed a list of what we believe are the 7 best exercise options in the Eastern Suburbs!

1. Swimming

Our top spots: Jumping in for High Tide at Clovelly, or doing laps at Wylies Bath.

Why: Taking a quick dip down at the beach stimulates the release of dopamine and other positive mood enhancing hormones to kick start your day...

Physiotherapy, Runners, stretches, Training, Local, ExercisesStuart McKay15 February 2018Exercises to strengthen, Running training, swimming training, strength, Eastern Suburbs, Physio Clovelly, Physio Coogee, WorkoutsComment

Running Shoes with Mick Elliott (Part 2)

In the 2nd and final part of my chat with Mick we consider the cushioning and shapes of running shoes, wearing runners to the pub, why it's worthy buying running shoes in store and what changes are on the horizon for the industry.

Health and Fitness, Runners, Running Injuries, Injury prevention, TrainingStuart McKay17 August 2017Total Physiotherapyrunning shoes, how to choose a running shoe, Runners, fitness, Running training, training, Prevention running injuries, Managing running injuriesComment

Running Shoes - with 'The Athlete's Foot' Guru Mick Elliott

I caught up with good mate Mick Elliott a couple of weeks ago to talk all things running shoes. Mick is now the owner of 4 Athlete’s Foot stores across NSW - The Galleries Victoria in Sydney City, Eastgardens, Bankstown and Tamworth. This is Part 1 of a 2 part series - in this part we will focus on considerations when selecting the right shoe.

Foot injuries, Half Marathon, Health and Fitness, Injury prevention, Marathon, Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Runners, Running Injuries, Sports Injuries, TrainingStuart McKay10 August 2017Total Physiotherapyrunning shoes, injury prevention, how to choose a running shoeComment

Plantar Fascia Pain - the important bits

WHAT IS IT?

Plantar Fascia is the thick tissue lining the sole of the foot, originating from the heel. It has an important function in static arch support (standing still) and dynamic propulsion (moving).

Physiotherapy, Rehabilitation, Runners, Running Injuries, Sports Injuries, stretches, Strength training, Foot injuriesStuart McKay23 June 2017Foot injuries, Foot pain, Plantar Heel Pain, Plantar Fascia Pain, Plantar Faciopathy, Plantar Faciitis, Exercise for Plantar Fascia, Running injuriesComment

Plantar Fascia - what is it, what does it do and what makes it painful?

The plantar fascia is a thick layer of tissue stretching from the calcaneus (heel bone) to the toes. It is in three segments:

Central portion: the most important. A thick portion of tissue running down the middle of the foot from the heel to the toes, forming the longitudinal arch of the foot.
Medial portion (inside of the foot).
Lateral portion (outside of foot).

Foot injuries, Physiotherapy, Runners, Running Injuries, Sports InjuriesStuart McKay9 June 2017Plantar Fascia Pain, Plantar Faciopathy, Plantar Heel Pain, Plantar Faciitis, Physio for runners, Foot injuries, Foot painComment

Half Marathon Countdown

Only 32 days, or around 14 training runs (more if you're cramming in your preparation) until the SMH Half Marathon on May 21st. If you were to be struck down by injury at this stage it could quite literally be a pain in the butt! Don't let an injury stop you from getting the Finishers Medal you have been working so hard for. Be smart about the final stages of your preparation and if you notice anything not quite feeling right see someone about it sooner rather than later!