Southcare Lifecare Physiotherapy

25/03/2025

Are you pregnant and interested in high level resistance training?

One of our new members of Southcare's Pelvic Health Physio team, Mel Wilks, sums up the latest research...
"This research article from the BJSM in 2025 suggests that healthy pregnant women, who are familiar with resistance training, can safely maintain their training intensities into their second and third trimester. It’s worth noting that this was a small study of 10 pregnant women, and larger studies are needed to fully understand the implications of higher-level resistance training during pregnancy. However, it provides initial promising data for women wishing to continue training at higher loads, as part of meeting the weekly exercise guidelines for pregnancy."

https://www.ualberta.ca/en/folio/2025/03/study-confirms-safety-of-high-intensity-resistance-training-during-pregnancy.html

Lifecare Australia

New research challenges existing guidelines that discourage high-intensity resistance exercise during pregnancy, providing evidence that it can be well tolerated by both the mother and fetus.

28/08/2024

NEW! Postnatal Clinical Pilates led by a Women's Health Physio, INCLUDING baby-cuddling volunteers to care for your bub in the same room!
Starts next week on Tuesdays at 11am.
Private health rebates apply :)
Places are limited so call Southcare today to book on 08 6332 6666.

21/08/2024

How's your running technique?

Even if you're not competing for a gold medal, good technique is still important to boost your speed and help you stay injury-free!

Here are some essential tips from Lifecare Cockburn: https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/cockburn/news/run-faster-and-stay-injury-free/

LifeCare Cockburn ARC

19/08/2024

Are you ready to don the Lycra? 🚴

The Australian track cycling team was in top form this week as they sped around the velodrome to secure a gold medal.

But before try to copy their aerodynamic posture in your own cycling, think of your hips!

Cycling is a relatively low impact sport - this is one of the reasons it's such a great option for middle-aged men.

However, there is still risk of injury.

Hip pain is a common issue, especially pain at the front of the hip for middle-aged cyclists.

This "pinching" feeling is usually hip impingement caused by:

• Positioning of hip when leaning forward
• Repetitive movement from pedaling
• Wear and tear
• Tightness of the hip capsule
• Strength and tightness of surrounding muscles

Over time, this minor irritation can build and cause swelling, and increased pain.

Luckily, there is plenty you can do to avoid this!

Check out our blog for some tips to avoid hip pain and keep cycling: https://www.lifecare.com.au/blog/hip-pain-in-cycling/

19/08/2024

*Good news!*
Saturday appointments are now available with Claire for Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, 1 on 1 Clinical Pilates or any other type of physio appointment you need. Get in touch to book in today! www.lifecare.com.au/southcare

16/08/2024

We were on the edge of our seats watching both the Australian Boomers and the Australian Opals make it to the basketball quarter finals! 🏀

The Aussie players have avoided any major spills on the court, but not all teams have been as lucky.

Basketball comes with its fair share of injuries.

Whether you're in the pros or play in school or community team, strengthening and conditioning exercises are important to help you avoid injuries.

Check out LifeCare Prendiville's article to learn about prevention and treatment for some of the most common basketball injuries: https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/prendiville/news/get-ready-for-the-olympics-with-lifecare-prendiville-physiotherapy/

15/08/2024

After an intense two weeks swimming in Paris, we're sure many athletes will be experiencing the dreaded swimmer's shoulder!

Swimmer’s shoulder is where the structures at the front of the shoulder are ‘pinched’ and become inflamed.

Symptoms include sharp, pinching pain at the front of the shoulder which particularly worsens with overhead movements or lying directly on the affected shoulder.

It's not just elite swimmers who experience this though.

Swimmer’s shoulder can affect up to 50 – 70% of seasonal swimmers.

Luckily, physios can help with recovery, as well as injury prevention!

Check out Lifecare Leichhardt's article to learn more: https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/leichhardt-sports-physiotherapy/news/swimmers-shoulder-the-most-common-injury-in-competitive-swimming/

Leichhardt Sports Physiotherapy

14/08/2024

Congratulations to the Matildas on an amazing match 💚💛 (who else was watching live for Kennedy's goal against the US?!)

Their never say die spirit was on full display!

Although their time at the games is over, we're looking forward to seeing the Tillies play on home soil again... and seeing Sam Kerr rejoin the team as she recovers from her injury.

Kerr's experience shows that even the most skilled soccer players still carry a significant risk of injuries.

Areas like the knee, ankle, and thigh are particularly at risk.

Usually these injuries happen when players haven't warmed up effectively or lacks strength and flexibility in critical areas.

To help prevent non-contact soccer injuries, a program called the FIFA 11+ was developed.

The warm-up can be found for free online, takes about 10-15 minutes to complete and only requires a ball.

There is a version specifically designed for children under 14 as well!

Check out the article from LifeCare Croydon Sports Medicine to learn more about it: https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/croydon/news/play-smart-stay-safe-reduce-soccer-injuries-with-the-fifa-11-program/

13/08/2024

Pelvic health issues can affect anyone... even professional athletes! 🥇

You've probably heard about people needing to strengthen their pelvic floor muscles, but not all pelvic floor issues are caused by weak muscles.

Sometimes these muscles are holding too tightly and have difficulty relaxing.

This can be the case for elite athletes, particularly those who do a lot of strong core-based exercises.

Keeping these muscles contracted for too long without properly relaxing them can lead to issues like:

• pelvic pain
• difficulties inserting tampons
• pain during s*x
• difficulties with emptying the bladder or bowel

Whether you're a professional athlete or not, it's important to recognise the signs and symptoms of pelvic floor issues.

Check out the article from Lifecare Wembley's pelvic health physios to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dsF8KL

12/08/2024

Did you know that wearing the right sports bra can help reduce your risk of knee injuries?

New research shows that proper breast support can lead to better landing mechanics, decreasing stress on your ACL.

So, when you gear up for your next run or workout, make sure you're giving your body the support it needs from head to toe!

Check out the article form the ABC to learn more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2024-04-24/breast-support-bra-choice-linked-to-risk-of-acl-knee-injury/103736994

When women pick out a sports bra they're probably not thinking of their knees, but surprising new research shows there's a link between breast support and serious knee injuries.

09/08/2024

Did you know that stress can affect your injury recovery?

Studies show stress can lead to poorer immune response and healing.

That means if you have an injury like a muscle tear, being stressed out can impact how your body heals during recover.

That's why your physio asks questions about other factors that could be affecting your stress levels.

A comprehensive physio assessment is about more than just assessing your physical state.

It's about getting a deeper insight into all factors that can impact your recovery.

Check out LifeCare Croydon Sports Medicine's article to learn more about how stress affects injury recovery: https://www.lifecare.com.au/clinic/croydon/news/does-stress-affect-injury-recovery/

07/08/2024

What’s on your NAIDOC watch list? 🍿

There are so many talented Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers sharing their stories.

Whether you want to relive Cathy Freeman's iconic win at the Sydney 2000 Olympics or to learn more about Indigenous Drag Queens, there's plenty you can binge this week!

Browse some of the recommendations below:

🖤 Freeman Documentary: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/freeman
💛 ABC iview Indigenous Showcase: https://ab.co/3VTo1L1
❤️ SBS On Demand NAIDOC Week: https://bit.ly/4cI4rIC

Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud