Hindmarsh Physio and Sports

10/03/2026

Are you hamstrung over a hamstring?
It must be pre season time again-
Hamstring strains and tears are both common and painful. They can strike athletes of all sorts -- including runners, footballers, and basketball players. They can also affect the beach cricketer, the “ I used to water ski “ skier or the sprint after the dog that’s got away type athlete !

But what is a hamstring?
It isn't actually a single ''string.'' It's a group of four muscles that run along the back of your thigh. The primary roles of these muscles are to bend the knee and aid in hip straightening. Collectively, these muscles are some of the strongest in the body. Despite their strength, the hamstrings are very prone to injury especially when overworked or undertrained.

08/03/2026

Enjoy the day 🤩
Want to move better this week after your rest? Reach out now.

08/03/2026

06/03/2026

Surgery is not always what we hoped for.

Many patients face lingering pain and disappointment after undergoing knee replacement surgery, which costs an average $31,000. And doctors are increasingly concerned that the procedure is overused and that its benefits have been oversold.

06/03/2026

5 Most Common Injuries In Soccer. ⚽️
65.6% of soccer injuries occur in the lower limbs, which makes sense since soccer is all about running, kicking, and jumping.

The 5 most common injuries in soccer and what usually causes them.

📌 Ankle Sprain
Ankle sprains can often happen in soccer when the field isn’t properly maintained. Without a solid field to play on, you’re more at risk of ankle instability and can easily sprain your ankle.

📌 Hamstring Strains
Hamstring strains are another common injury in soccer.
A tight hamstring is less forgiving than a flexible one that’s warm and ready to work. So, if you’re running, kicking, and jumping before your hamstring is loosened and prepared for play, it can easily become strained from a sudden movement

📌 ACL Injuries
The ACL connects your thigh bone to the shinbone and it’s common to injure your ACL in sports that require sudden stops and changes in direction, such as soccer.
Unfortunately, an ACL tear is one of the worst injuries you can sustain in soccer and you’ll likely be out for the rest of the season with a recovery time of up to 18 months.

📌 Groin Injuries
Your groin is associated with your hip muscles. With so much kicking and running involved in soccer, groin injuries are incredibly common within the sport.
Similar to hamstring injuries, they’re often caused by not completing a proper warm-up before play.

📌 External Traumatic Injuries
Another set of common soccer injuries are external traumatic injuries - in other words, broken bones. Again, with soccer, these tend to occur in the lower limbs since the game makes your legs the most susceptible to injury.

Therefore, broken ankles, shin bones, and traumatic knee injuries are unfortunately common.

Heaps more info here ➡️ https://hindmarshphysio.com.au/resources/preventing-soccer-injuries

Have you recently experienced a soccer injury? Are you looking to rehabilitate and get back in the game? Book an appointment with one of our experienced physiotherapists.

04/03/2026

Do you sit at a computer all day? Then this post is for you!
It's important to take breaks throughout the day and stretch your neck to prevent stiffness and pain. Here are three super simple neck stretches you can do anywhere: ⬇️
https://hindmarshphysio.com.au/education/Best-exercises-for-neck-pain-comp-HPC.pdf

1) Chin tucks: slowly bring your chin towards your chest and hold for 10 seconds.
2) Ear to shoulder stretches: gently bring one ear towards your shoulder and hold for 10 seconds, then switch sides.
3) Neck rotations: slowly turn your head to the left and hold for 10 seconds, then turn to the right and hold for 10 seconds.

If you have neck pain - For more of our best exercises- this pdf will help you out
➡️https://hindmarshphysio.com.au/education/Best-exercises-for-neck-pain-comp-HPC.pdf

03/03/2026

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01/03/2026

The number of knee replacements in Australia has leapt by almost 30 per cent in the last decade. But many of these operations could be prevented. Reducing just 5-10 per cent of your body weight, together with strengthening muscles around the knees, can result in a 30-50 per cent reduction in knee pain.

We need to get in early to try and prevent the need for surgery. We know what works and the evidence is well supported.

Speak with our physios about our programs on 83462000

28/02/2026

This is a serious issue that is not talked about enough

The ranks of female high school athletes who tore their anterior cruciate ligament are growing fast and researchers are pressing the sports world to take the devastating injury more seriously and trying to bolster prevention efforts

26/02/2026

Are you always Dizzy- It could be PPPD?

Trusted physiotherapy care in Adelaide’s western suburbs. Hindmarsh Physiotherapy Clinic offers expert treatment, hands-on therapy, rehabilitation…

25/02/2026

If youve sufferred an injury playing sport this weekend
A successful return to sport depends on :

🔶 Accurate diagnosis with an emphasis on the underlying causes of your pain.
🔶 Evidence based management
🔶 Correct treatment of either acute injuries such as ligament sprains, muscle or tendon tears or treatment of a problem that has arisen due to poor biomechanics and movement patterns
🔶 Home programs and treatment regimes to facilitate your faster recovery
🔶 Graduated rehabilitation and a return to full activity
🔶 Education in injury prevention

Our skilled Physiotherapists at the Hindmarsh Physiotherapy Clinic may use a combination of therapies, movement training, physical and electro physical modalities to decrease your pain and restore function as quickly as possible.

Treatment & management of your sporting injury Our Physiotherapists at Hindmarsh Physiotherapy have vast experience in the treatment and management of…