Seddon Physiotherapy

03/04/2026

Happy Easter from the Seddon Physio Team

01/04/2026

Calf rehab
3️⃣ Return to Training

✔ Introduce plyometrics

Exercises:

A-walks / B-walks

Skipping drills

4️⃣ Return to Sport

✔ Speed + agility

Exercises:
- A-skips / B-skips

- Sprint drills

- Change of direction

5️⃣ Return to Performance

✔ Full intensity

Exercises:
- Max sprinting

- Cutting + lateral runs

- Reactive jumps (pogos)

6️⃣ Prevent Re-injury

✔ Keep training smart

Focus on:
- Calf strength
- Foot strength
- Ankle mobility

👉 Stay ahead of injury

🧠 Don’t just get back…
GET BACK STRONGER

📍 Book with our physio team
✔ Individual rehab plans
✔ Reduce re-injury risk

Need a physio in Yarraville, Seddon, Kingsville, Spotswood or Footscray? We'll help you get back to doing the things you love sooner. Book Today!

31/03/2026

Stages of Rehab:

Stage One: Protect + Heal

1️⃣ Protect & Heal

✔ Restore walking
✔ Reduce pain
✔ Start isometrics

Example: Isometric calf holds:

Barbell heel raise squat

Strength:
2️⃣ Strength & Function

✔ Build strength + endurance

Exercises:

Heavy calf raises (seated/standing)

Sled pushes

Reverse step-down

27/03/2026

How Common:

📊 Calf strains are TOP 3–4 injuries in AFL

1.3–3.7 injuries per team/season

Soleus = most commonly injured (73–85%)

Avg. return: 23 days

⚠️ Re-injury rate = 13–16%

Why They Occur:

🚨 Why calf injuries come back:

❌ Pain disappears quickly
❌ Players return too early
❌ Rehab isn’t progressed properly

⚠️ Are you at risk?
- Previous calf injury
- Fatigue / high training load
- Poor strength
- Age
- Footwear
- Poor movement mechanics

Why rehab matters:
🚫 Skipping rehab = BIG mistake

Pain ≠ healed muscle

Re-injuries take LONGER

You miss more games

✅ Rehab properly = stronger + faster return

26/03/2026

Calf Strains in AFL
Why they keep coming back (and how to fix it)

Function of Calf:
⚙️ The calf = POWER + CONTROL

Handles up to 16x bodyweight when sprinting!

Drives sprinting & jumping

Assist in Acceleration & deceleration

Controls landing + direction change

👉 Critical for AFL performance

26/02/2026

Allied health rooms for rent at Seddon Physiotherapy. Located in between Seddon and Yarraville.

$100 per day plus GST

Mondays available for Psychology (Share room with 2 other psychologists).

Also looking for a Women's health Physiotherapist for a few days a week. Will be joining 2 other Physios.

Send enquires to seddonphysio@gmail.com

24/02/2026

Our Physiotherapy Services

We look beyond symptoms to tackle the root of your injury or condition.

Our approach isn’t just about creating relief but building strength to protect you against future issues.

Our therapists are skilled at treating various conditions, tailoring exercises and manual therapies to your unique needs.

Book now at seddonphysio.com

19/02/2026

🎾 Preventing Shoulder Injuries in Tennis & Overhead Sports
These exercises:
✔️ Strengthen the rotator cuff in a more functional way
✔️ Improve shoulder & thoracic mobility
✔️ Address posterior shoulder tightness
✔️ Engage the core, back, glutes & whole kinetic chain
✔️ Improve balance, flexibility & coordination

🎯 Not just for tennis
These principles also apply to other overhead sports like water polo, handball, volleyball, and other throwing sports.

📍 Exercises should be individualised and progressed appropriately. A physiotherapist can help tailor a program specific to your sport, workload, and goals.

18/02/2026

• External rotation strengthening

Can also be done with a theraband

16/02/2026

• Sleeper stretch