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30/08/2025

Chronic ankle instability is a condition where the outer side of the ankle repeatedly gives way. It usually develops after a series of ankle sprains that haven’t healed properly or haven’t been fully rehabilitated. Over time, the ligaments in the ankle become weakened, and the muscles around the joint may not react quickly enough to protect it.

Learn more - https://www.mgs.physio/how-to-manage-chronic-ankle-instability/

29/08/2025

Are you sitting up straight right now? Most of us aren't much of the time—but we know this. What we don't often discuss is how our posture looks when we walk—because if you're standing up straight when you walk, that means you're good, right?

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-walk-for-better-posture-and-why-posture-impacts-your-health

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Are you walking the right way?

28/08/2025

Strapping (also called taping) can be an effective short-term solution to reduce pain of shin splints and provide additional support to the muscles and tissues surrounding the tibia.

Learn how to strap shin splints correctly and reduce pain with expert tips from MGS Physiotherapy. Support your recovery and get back to running safely.

27/08/2025

Exercises that stretch the upper back, shoulders, and neck can help relieve pain and loosen tight muscles. These include exercises that can be done at home or even in the office.

Gently stretching the back and shoulders can help relieve or prevent upper back pain. Find warm-ups and stretches here.

25/08/2025

Plantar fasciitis occurs when the thick band of tissue (the plantar fascia) that runs along the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed or irritated. This often results from repetitive stress, tight calves, flat feet, poor footwear, or increased activity levels.

Learn more - https://www.mgs.physio/is-dry-needling-the-right-choice-for-your-plantar-fasciitis/

25/08/2025

The Continence Foundation of Australia’s National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) is a free and confidential service staffed by Nurse Continence Specialists who can provide information, advice and support to anyone living in Australia who is impacted by incontinence.

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The Continence Foundation of Australia’s National Continence Helpline (1800 33 00 66) is a free and confidential service staffed by Nurse Continence Specialists who can provide information, advice and support to anyone living in Australia who is impacted by incontinence.

23/08/2025

Hand therapy uses a combination of occupational therapy with physiotherapy in order to rehabilitate an injured limb (from shoulder to hand) and restore normal function.

https://www.mgs.physio/hand-therapy/

22/08/2025

Is pelvic floor physiotherapy the remedy to vaginismus and other postpartum pain?

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After almost two years seeking answers for her postpartum vaginal pain, Jess Rosenberg was eventually diagnosed with vaginismus and vulvodynia. It wasn't until she discovered pelvic floor physiotherapy that she finally found vaginal comfort again.

21/08/2025

If you’re experiencing hip pain, stiffness, or discomfort during activity, you may be dealing with hip impingement, also known as impingement (FAI).

Learn more - https://www.mgs.physio/top-7-hip-impingement-exercises-to-support-hip-health/

20/08/2025

If you’re looking for ways to start addressing your cycling knee pain, try these solutions. The way you position yourself on your bike might seem so simple, you don’t give it a second thought. But optimal posture while you cycle isn’t always intuitive—and can fall by the wayside when you’re out for long rides.

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Stuck in a slump? Here’s what you need to know about how sagging posture can affect your rides—and exercises to straighten everything out.

19/08/2025

Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries we treat at MGS Physio. Knowing how to strap a sprained ankle properly can help stabilise the joint, reduce swelling, and prevent further damage. But it has to be done right.

Learn how to strap a sprained ankle correctly. MGS Physio shares expert advice and tips to help you recover faster and avoid common strapping errors.

18/08/2025

A new study has revealed that structured, community-based exercise programs could lower the risk of hospitalisation for older adults, though the benefits differ significantly between men and women.

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A new study has revealed that structured, community-based exercise programs could lower the risk of hospitalisation for older adults, though the benefits differ significantly between men and women.