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Physiotherapy

Mens Health Month

At Performance Medicine, we take health care very seriously in all genders. Men’s health is also a crucial part of that, which we find can be difficult to talk about. […]

Sports

Does running help or hinder your bones?

Physiotherapist and Running Coach, Dr Brea Kunstler, dives into the research on running and bone health so you don't have to.

Running

12 Top Running Tips

Follow along as Titled Physiotherapist Nino La Scala takes us through his top running tips. From pace and terrain to environment, this blog has it all.

Health & Wellbeing

Lets Be Breast Buddies

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and at Performance Medicine, we want to make sure we’re spreading as much awareness as possible across Breast Cancer Awareness Month and every other month of the year.

Running

Can listening to music change my running performance?

Is there a connection between running and music...

Health & Wellbeing

E-Bike or not to E-Bike?

In this new day and age, everything is becoming electronic; from books to bikes...What are your thoughts on e-biking?

Remedial Massage & Myotherapists

Massage 101

What massage is best for you?

Performers

Shoulder Strengthening Performing Arts

Shoulder Strength in the performance world - is it what you’re missing?

Uncategorised

Ten-DOs and DONTs

Today, you will learn about tips related to tendon recovery!

Physiotherapy

Witchcraft and Wellness: Unveiling the Magic of Physiotherapy

A bit of a laugh: When wizardry meets physiotherapy!

Physiotherapy

Ouch my jaw!

Learn all about Temporomandibular disorder (TMD)

Blog

Why Clinical Conditioning (instead of Clinical Pilates) – The Performance Medicine Difference

What happened to Clinical Pilates at Performance Medicine? Find out more about our Clinical Conditioning classes.

Health & Wellbeing

Will consuming beetroot juice make me run faster?

Learn about how nitrate supplementation can enhance your sports performance!

Physiotherapy

When should I see a Physio?

Wondering if you should book a physio appointment? Unsure if you should be seeing a physio or not? Well, this is the blog post for you!

Running

Trail vs. Road running: Tips to help you prepare for the trails.

Get prepared for your next trail run by using tips by our Physiotherapist and Run Coach, Dr Brea Kunstler!

Physiotherapist

Can stress lead to injury?

Let us help you! Today, we delve into the roles of physiotherapists on stress management!

Physiotherapy

Why should I see a dance physio when I’m not injured

Calling all dancers! Don't wait until you are injured to see your physio. At Performance Medicine you can work with our physios to create a personalised plan to better reach your dancer goals!

Running

Stretching for Runners – Is it really necessary?

All things stretching! A discussion on the effect of passive stretching on running power, active stretching for enhancing performance, stretching for injury prevention and during cool downs.

Melbourne

Getting Ready for VDF!

Our top tips for enjoying a safe and fun Victorian Dance Festival!

Physiotherapy

I have a disc bulge, do I need surgery?

Discussing the role of physiotherapists with disc bulge.

Sports

RAMP Up Your Warm Up

Tips and examples of how you can enhance your warm up to decrease risk of injury using the RAMP technique!

Sports

Carbon Pleated Shoes

Do you need to wear carbon-plated shoes to run faster? Lets find out!

Physiotherapist

What do chickens have to do with it?

Chicken shops to boutique gyms?

Stretching

Importance of Strength Training for Dancers

Let's discuss the importance of strength training for dancers, ideas for goal setting, and how health professionals can help you reach your dancing dreams!

Physiotherapy

Strength Training Exercises for Dancers

Struggling to think of strength exercises to do? Look no further, here are several exercise examples and tips and tricks to make sure you have correct form!

Sports

3 Things to Remember When Buying Your Next Pair of Running Shoes!

Running shoe tips from our Running Physio, Tom Goom.

Health & Wellbeing

New year, new habit – Will 2023 be your strongest year yet?

Using the 'EAST' framework to help you adopt new habits for the new year!

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Dance Physiotherapy at Performance Medicine Sydney

Knowing the ins and outs of dance physiotherapy services, common injuries to look out for and why you should even consider seeing a dance physiotherapist!

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Clinical Conditioning Classes

Learn about the clinical conditioning classes that Performance Medicine has to offer.

Health & Wellbeing

Recover Better and Faster: Our Top 7 Recovery Tips

From nutrition to cryotherapy... Let's explore our top seven tips to help facilitate your recovery.

Sports

Training Out of the Box

From cross training, exercise principles and the importance of correct exercise form. Here are several ideas for how to change up your regular training methods.

Stretching

How To Stay Grateful When You Are Injured

On the first day of Christmas my physios said to me...!

Physiotherapy

The Crew Series

There is no performance without the production crew! We are here for you too!

Pilates

Pilates and It’s Benefits

Pilates can benefit everyone, no matter their age, gender etc. Easy to pickup and perform with numerous benefits make it very appealing.

Stretching

Top Tips to Reduce Injury Risk

Have you recently returned to sport or the gym since coming out of lockdown and found you could barely move the next day? Don’t worry – me too! This general soreness is completely normal and is a sign your body is responding to a new exercise stimulus and needs to adapt.

Pilates

The Pre-Pointe Profile

What is a Pre-Pointe Profile? Read on to learn the what, where and why of our Pre-Pointe Profiles

Physiotherapy

Pediatric Physiotherapy

Just like with adults, children can have a variety of problems that arise from trauma (falling over), to progressive disorders that come on gradually. A paediatric physiotherapist uses play-based therapy to assess and treat your child, depending on the child’s age.

Stretching

Nutrition For Healing… Fuel Your Recovery!

Depending on your stage of recovery and type/severity of injury, different fuel sources and nutrients will be necessary for a speedy recovery. Read on to find out what your body might need as you move through your recovery journey!

Stretching

Don’t Forget To Train Both Sides

Are you training your 'bad' side? Or are you only training your favourite side? I could never perfect that combo on my bad side like I can on my good side, so why bother right?!

Vocal Support

Preparation & Recovery

Did you know that important soft tissue changes and responses are happening during rest time? Respect it!

Remedial

Let’s talk about “holistic health”.

As a health practitioner, not taking a "holistic" approach could mean that something important gets missed... and well, that would suck!

Stretching

P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E.

If you've ever done a First Aid course, you've heard of R.I.C.E.R. as an injury management protocol immediately following acute trauma. But that's old news now! Now, we preach P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E.!

Vocal Support

These Bad Habits Are Killing Me!

Habits are not changed by shouting at yourself to change

Vocal Support

Listen To Your Body

As we get settled into our training routines after a year of so many false starts, it is important to listen to your body.

Vocal Support

Planning Your Goals

So, we've made it to March. Now what? Keep reading to find out our top 5 tips for setting and achieving your goals this year

Stretching

12 Days of Physiomas

On the first day of Christmas my physios said to me...!

Sports

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – what does it mean?

Did you know that "Scoliosis" is not actually a diagnosis but, in fact a term used to describe an observed curve and rotation in the spine?

Dancing

5 Tips For Safe Return To Aerial & Pole Fitness

Have you ever tried pole dancing? If not, ask yourself why not? Build strength, have fun and keep your body active for life.

Remedial

When I ask “how are you today?”, I don’t just mean your body!

Let's talk about us. You and me, and the importance of honest communication between us.

Remedial

Your Health Care Team: A Love Story

So here it is, the overview. We all have the same goal - you being your best self!

Stretching

LET’S WRITE A GYM PROGRAM!

By Andy Haycroft Picture this: You are sitting at home. After the third round of binging the entire series of Brooklyn 99, you are starting to find it just isn’t […]

Dancing

I am strong because I pole dance!

Have you ever tried pole dancing? If not, ask yourself why not? Build strength, have fun and keep your body active for life.

Sports

Spring Into Running – But not too quickly…

People of Melbourne are itching to get out into the fresh air and exercise! Now is a great time to take up running. But it is not as simple as that!

Stretching

Staying Motivated During Lockdown

With all the uncertainty, we can sometimes get overwhelmed with all the changes and find it difficult to stay motivated.

Stretching

Finding Time for Family Fitness

As many of us work through homeschooling and working from home, there is a grey line between being Ms Mum or Mr Dad and regular Mum and Dad. It is a tenuous line that we are treading in our home and family lives.

News

Whole Foods and Pain

Diet and what we eat is incredibly personal and what foods we are eating affect our nervous system and pain.

Vocal Support

What your Face Mask is doing to your Jaw

Have you been experiencing headaches and feeling tension in your face and jaw because of your face mask? We are here to help!

Physiotherapy

Ergonomics & Corporate Health

We know that as we move into a more virtual, online working environment the needs of corporate workers and teachers are changing.

News

COVID-19 STAGE 4 UPDATE

At Performance Medicine we are doing all that we can during the ebb and flow of COVID-19. Find out here about what we are doing.

Sports

Musculoskeletal & Injury Triage & Treatment Clinic

Acute injury? We are here to help. Call us today to organise an appointment so that we can unload the hospital system.

Health & Wellbeing

Magic Mindset

When it comes to your health, your body, or for that matter, your life, are you getting the results you want?

News

Trans Health – the effect of hormones on your bones

What happens to our bone health if we are transitioning genders? Find out how hormones can impact our bone health and why it is important to stay strong.

Physiotherapy

Return to Dance – physical loading guidelines returning to the studio post COVID-19

Now, more than ever, is it imperative to bring Sports Science to the Arts to ensure the safety of our dancing athletes.

Blog

Your voice transition – the role of Vocal Physiotherapy

Your transitioning voice needs a great team around it, most importantly you. But what is the role of your Vocal Physiotherapist?

Vocal Support

FLIP THAT WIG!

Who has ever finished a brilliant night wearing your best frock and best hair, and ended up with neck pain and headaches? If you’re raising your hand right now you will know that the old saying of “beauty is pain” rings true...but it doesn’t have to!

Physiotherapy

The Awkward Truth

Working together as a team, client and therapist, is the best way. At Performance Medicine, together we are better and there is no judgement.

News

POSTURAL HINTS TO HELP YOUR VOICE FOR ONLINE CALLS

Learn how your workstation might be affecting your voice and what to do about it.

Physiotherapy

Working from home? We’ve got your back!

Here’s why setting up your workstation correctly is worth it! Many of you have found yourself working from home and by now you may have started to realise that this […]

Sports

Telehealth Sports Doctor Appointments

Dr Kathy Yu is available for Telehealth appointments at medicare bulk billing rates. Your injury doesn't take a break and nor do we.

Events

Online Classes Launch!

Online fitness classes at Performance Medicine. Yoga Flow, Yin Yoga, Inner Strength, Functional Strength & Barre.

Sports

Roller To The Rescue

Hi Quarantine, meet my friend Foam Roller We all are aware that the world is quickly becoming a strange place. We are going batty from not seeing our friends, we […]

Vocal Support

NEW! Virtual Fitness & Wellbeing

Stretching

Corporate Virtual Fitness & Wellbeing Classes

During the Covid-19 crisis, we have created digital fitness and wellbeing classes for corporates to enable their teams to keep their bodies and minds fit and healthy while working from home.

Vocal Support

Introducing Digital Physiotherapy Appointments- Telehealth

For those of you who may be feeling unwell, nervous to come in or find yourself in quarantine or self isolation during this time, we are now offering Telehealth Physiotherapy Appointments from the comfort of home. These appointments are available with your favourite therapist on your smart phone or device and we can assess, diagnose, educate and help you complete self treatment during these sessions just like we do in a face to face session.

News

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE

Performance Medicine is a place for our clients, staff and patients to feel safe and cared for. This email is to let you know that we will be doing all we can to help you feel supported during this time. The safety, hygiene and welfare of our clients, team members and the greater community at Performance Medicine in this ever evolving climate is our number one priority.

Stretching

Three tips To Prevent Low Back Pain ‘Exercise is medicine’

Stretching

To Stretch Or Not To Stretch?

There has been a lot of debate about stretching and the role of this in injury prevention for runners. What’s the best way to stretch and what sort of stretching should we do? Should we even bother with stretching at all?

Events

NEW LOCATION AND A BRAND NEW LOOK!

WELCOME THE NEW PERFORMANCE MEDICINE. You may have noticed a couple changes! Over the past few months, we have been undergoing a branding re-fresh, renovating and moving to a new, […]

Blog

SWOT VAC or Sore Back

Exam season is upon us, which means summer holidays are not far away! But when it’s time to hit the books, we often let our regular exercise routine wane in […]

Blog

Boom Bust Blog // Physiotherapist Madeleine Hicks

Are You A Boom-Buster? What is your relationship with pain? Is it a healthy one? Do you respect each other? Or do you try and ignore pain even when it […]

Blog

Spinal Health for the Modern Lifestyle

Spinal Health for the Modern Lifestyle By Maddie Hicks Deskbound? Headaches? Back stiffness? Most of us are aware we spend more of the day sitting than we should. It can […]

Blog

As Simple as Breathing

It’s As Simple as Breathing A look at breathing and how it effects our movement- by Senior Physiotherapist Andrew Pilcher Many would experience ‘breathing well‘, as a very complicated thing. […]

Blog

A Balancing Act

A Balancing Act… Life in this day and age can be busy…really busy! Between work, family, social life and all the other things we try and cram into our lives, […]

Blog

Keeping Warm at Competitions

Keeping Warm at Competitions Now that winter has definitely set in, it’s important to remember to keep your body warm whilst at competitions! Leotards, tights, and tutu’s are not the […]

Blog

Posterior Impingement in Dancers

Pain on rise and en pointe? Discomfort in plie? Tender and puffy behind the ankle? Pain that’s slowly increasing? Morning stiffness in the back of the ankle? If your answer […]

Blog

DANCER’S HIP PAIN: Why surgery isn’t a silver bullet

Dancer’s Hip Pain – Why surgery is not a silver bullet For all those dancers out there, hip pinching, grabbing and pain can be your biggest barrier when you are […]

Blog

THE HISTORY OF THE POINTE SHOE

THE HISTORY OF THE POINTE SHOE Ballet has constantly evolved we see this in the quintessential symbol of ballet – the pointe shoe. From heels, to darned slippers to the […]

Blog

The Elusive Turnout

The Elusive Turn Out What is it? How do I get it? Can I improve it? As a young dancer, I was guilty of forcing my turn out despite […]

Blog

BEAT THE HEAT

Beat the Heat How to Keep to your Exercise Regime I love summer. In the cold of winter, while I hunt for any sun patches, I dream of a blissful […]

Blog

Rehab- How to be better, fitter, and stronger after injury

How to be better, fitter, and stronger after injury Injuries aren’t always avoidable, yet despite their prevalence it can still be a scary, confusing, and confronting time for a lot […]

Blog

TEXT NECK

TEXT NECK As we become more dependent on technology in the 21st century, new sustained postural positions are created causing imbalances in our muscles. “Text Neck” is an overuse syndrome or […]

Blog

Fear of Injury

Fear of Injury Written by: Haydee Ferguson, Physiotherapist When you ask a performer what their biggest fear is – many will say it is the fear of getting injured. However, […]

Blog

Confessions of a Crack Addict

Confessions of a Crack Addict The truth is I’m a crack addict. A hip crack addict that is… Growing up in the ballet studio it was the norm to click, […]

Blog

Twelve Tips of Christmas

Excited for Christmas? We are! In the midst of parties, decorations, food and fun we have a few tips that can help you get through the silly season. 1. Lifting. […]

Blog

The Lymphatic System & Manual Lymphatic Drainage

The Lymphatic System The lymphatic system is a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of cellular waste. The primary function of the lymphatic system is to […]

Blog

Hypermobility

Hypermobility Last month, at our home base clinic in Southbank, the Performance Medicine team held a hypermobility seminar. I know what you’re thinking, ‘Well gosh darn it, I really wanted […]

Blog

A Day in The Life

A DAY IN THE LIFE Written by our lovely Year 10 work experience student: Mandy This week Tessa and I completed our work experience at Performance Medicine. This work place was very welcoming […]

Blog

6 Spooky Theatre Superstitions Uncovered

6 Spooky Theatre Superstitions Uncovered Theatres are awash in superstitions. Ghosts roam the boards, certain colours, phrases, props and even whistling are avoided. Particular rituals are played out nightly in […]

Blog

Self Jaw Release

Self Jaw release Our amazing Senior Physiotherapist Andrew Pilcher has decided to dive, head first into the world of VLOGS! For his first introductory video, he discusses the techniques for […]

Blog

DR WHO?

WELCOME TO THE NEWEST MEMBER OF THE PERFORMANCE MEDICINE TEAM! Sports Doctor & General Practitioner DR. Jason Lam We are thrilled to announce that we are welcoming Jason to our […]

Blog

Real Time Ultrasound for Musicians

Real time Ultrasound Why do we use this for singers and instrumentalists? How can real time ultrasound help you with your “breath” or “breath support” if you are a […]

Blog

Compression Wear Myths BUSTED!

Is compression wear all that it is cracked up to be? Read on to learn more about it! Does it actually work? There is research investigating the benefits of compression […]

Blog

Brass & Woodwind – what position is best to play?

What is your favourite position to play your instrument in? Research has reported that standing up is the favourite position of woodwind and brass players (Ackerman, et al., 2014). However, […]

Blog

Goal Setting & Self Care for Performers

What can YOU do to improve your focus towards your goals as a creative? Often times, we can feel such a sense of failure & of self analysis that the […]

Blog

What is the QF?

What is the QF? Have you heard of the muscle called QF? …if you haven’t here is all you need to know about this awesome little muscle. If you […]

Blog

Are you Mindful?

Are you Mindful? Mindfulness is the current buzzword & modern mindfulness has evolved through many forms of meditation- Essentially, you are looking to train your mind to be more present […]

Blog

Pillow Talk – 3 Questions you need to ask.

Pillow Talk – 3 Questions you need to ask Are you the type of person that has 20 pillows at home, but just can’t seem to find the right […]

Blog

Cool Cupping Quips

COOL CUPPING QUIPS RIDDLE ME THIS: The swimmer pictured below… a) Had a fight with an octopus b) Went too hard on her spiky ball routine c) Had a cupping […]

Blog

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) Everybody knows that feeling when you come back after the Christmas break feeling like you’ve eaten too much, and then have the motivation to commit […]

Blog

Stress Less in 10 Minutes

Stress Less in 10 Minutes (Progressive Muscle Relaxation) We all feel stressed at times. Sometimes stress spurs you to work harder or perform better, but sometimes your stress goes beyond […]

Blog

Ice or Heat?

Ice or Heat? Does it really matter? The answer is YES, and here’s why… When you sustain an injury several things happen at a physiological level, which results in the […]

Blog

Pay for your Physio Appointment with your phone!

Pay for your Physio Appointment with your Phone! Performance Medicine is now integrated with HICAPS Go – the easiest way to pay for your appointment using your phone! Claim […]

Blog

What is a Pre-Pointe Assessment?

Has your dance teacher told you to come to see the physio before you start pointe work? Are you unsure of your readiness to commence dancing en pointe? A pre-pointe […]

Blog

3 Tips for following your New Year Resolutions

I know, last year flew by and January is almost gone…How is your new year resolution going? If you are doing great, give yourself a high-five, it’s so awesome that […]

Blog

So how do PHYSIOS look after themselves?

How do Physios look after themselves? Everyday, as physios we get asked “how do you look after yourself when you are using your body all day?” So Catherine is here […]

Blog

Pilates vs Pilates: What style is right for me?

Pilates vs Pilates: What style is right for me? What is Pilates? Pilates is an exercise form developed by Joseph Pilates to strengthen the body and mind. His method involves […]

Blog

Not that kind of Bar(re)

Not that kind of Bar(re) Have you heard all the buzz about Barre and are wondering what it is? We are big fans of Barre here at Performance Medicine, so […]

Blog

What is Pilates for Singers?

What is Pilates for Singers? Are you a singer? Are you looking to take your singing to the next stage? Are you wondering how you can increase your body awareness […]

Blog

Balance Blog Part 2

Balance Blog – Part Two Ok, so you’ve mastered the tasks in part one of our balance blog. You’ve got your single leg balancing down pat, your calves are getting […]

Blog

Balance Blog – Part 1

Balance Blog – Part One Where to start with your balance? We all know balance is an important task. It’s often something we practice naturally when we are little – […]

Blog

Quick Tips to Relieve Swelling

Quick Tips to Relieve Swelling Swelling can be frustrating and at times painful, and while your therapist can help to reduce it through massage and mobilisations, did you know you […]

Blog

Why Sitting is the New Smoking

Smoking used to be the worst thing you could do for your health. Now, it seems that sitting or being sedentary is. Think about how many times you sit over […]

Blog

Your larynx – 5 things you need to know

What is it? Your larynx is the source of where we make sounds. It is comprised of bones (hyoid), cartilage (thyroid, cricoid, arytenoid, coniculate) and joints (cricothyroid, thyroarytenoid). Where is […]

Blog

Dry Needling – Does it hurt?

Dry Needling – Does it hurt? “Wait! You want to put a needle where?” Dry needling is a being used more and more in the clinic as a treatment tool […]

Events

Artist in Residence opportunity

Calling All Performers Performance Medicine is extending an invitation to a lucky performer wishing to develop and workshop new and upcoming work. Through our Artist in Residence program you will […]

Blog

3 Exercises for Success in Second En L’air!

Working on your Developpe or Grand Battement to Second? Try out these 3 exercises to improve your placement and control!

Blog

Fascinating Facts About Fascia

Fascia? What on Earth is Fascia?! Don’t worry, we’ve all asked the same question!

Blog

Can’t eat your burger? TMJ pain – ouch!

Are you a person who has been unable to open your mouth for two weeks just because you ate a burger? TMJ pain can cause a painful smile, painful yawn […]

Blog

Pregnancy and Physiotherapy

Pregnancy is a wonderful time where you begin your journey as a mother. It is amazing how much your body grows and changes everyday.

Blog

Andrew Pilcher & Family in London 2016

I am new to the team at Performance Medicine and new to Melbourne having just relocated from London. It’s exciting joining such proactive therapists working in the vocal area here […]

Blog

I stretch everyday… so why am I always tight?

I stretch everyday…so why am I always tight? Ever found yourself asking this question? Are you the person that no matter how much you stretch your muscles still feel tight? […]

Blog

Post Natal Pilates – 5 Easy Ways To Get Strong!

Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! You’ve made it through your pregnancy and birthing your baby and now you are a new mum! Suddenly it seems like you are […]

Blog

Let’s do the twist… The magic of thoracic rotation

The thoracic spine is located between your neck and your lower back. Apart from the vertebrae (boney blocks that make up your spine), the rib cage also plays an important […]

Blog

Mindfulness and Pilates

Mindfulness and Pilates It is commonly said that “Pilates enhances our mental wellness”. Pilates can help reduce stress, improve memory and focus, and generally make us happier. This is primarily […]

Blog

Pregnancy, myotherapy and you!

Pregnancy is a very individual experience. Unsurprisingly it can create all sorts of emotions, feelings and questions. Pregnancy can also bring about some unexpected aches and pains. As your baby […]

Blog

We spend a third our life asleep… How do I know my pillow is right for me?

Having the right pillow is particularly important for those of us that suffer neck or back pain, or headaches. With the amount of different pillows available, it is no wonder […]

Blog

Clinical Pilates can help you sing!

How does Pilates help you sing? At Performance Medicine, there are countless singers that use Pilates to help them sing more efficiently. Pilates, a program used to enhance deep postural […]

Blog

DANCERS: Don’t be caught out over summer

As dancers our summer is about relaxing after end of year performances, frolicking on beach holidays and giving your body/ brain a hiatus from classes. Performance Medicine physios totally agree […]

Blog

Keeping Hydrated in Summer

Hurray for summer! Temperatures are rising and we are ready for long days, sunshine and fun. While a 28 degree day calls you out to beach or park (or air-conditioned […]

Blog

Release Me!

Do your muscles get tight and sore after a demanding dance class or gym session? Don’t have the time to pop in for a massage? Try some DIY myofascial release […]

Blog

Scoliosis – The Basics

Scoliosis is one of the most common types of spinal curvature. Scoliosis is simply a descriptive term, rather than a diagnosis or specific condition. When a scoliosis develops the spine […]

Blog

Pelvic Bowl? Please explain…..

Pelvic Bowl? Please explain….. You might find your physio going on about the position of your pelvis….it’s too far tilted this way…it’s tucking too far that way…it’s rotating too much…on […]

Blog

Are your kids affected by radiation from medical imaging?

Are your kids affected by radiation from medical imaging? The Facts! In the process of diagnosing an issue, physiotherapists require a variety of ingredients. Most commonly, the story of your […]

Blog

Rehab – Not Such a Dirty Word!

Rehabilitation is a word we often associate with long programs and extreme debilitation. It can have a lot of negative connotations. Don’t think about those AFL players who miss an […]

Blog

Chronic Pain

A Pain in the Brain Pain is an output. When we are injured or in danger the brain “uploads” signals. It combines this information with our past experiences (including emotions) […]

Events

Wave a Paw to Bron!

As of August 31st, Bronwyn will be temporarily leaving the clinic to tour with the upcoming production of Cats as the cast’s in-house vet. Lucy and Lauren will be stepping […]

Blog

The Art of Sleeping

Yes, you do need sleep!! We have all heard about the importance of sleep. Well, it’s true. Sleep is vital to your wellbeing, injury prevention and recovery. Getting a good […]

Blog

Getting to the Pointe…

What is a pointe assessment? There aren’t many ballet girls out there who don’t want to be a ballerina en pointe. Being en pointe is not always an easy path […]

Blog

What is Vocal Unloading®?

Vocal Unloading®, is physiotherapy treatment that acts as neuromuscular cycle breaker to enhance and improve the efficiency of the performance voice and the injured or pathological voice. Vocal Unloading is […]

Blog

Theatres of the World: Part 2

Fun Facts about the Royal Opera House, London The Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London is home to the Royal Opera and the Royal Ballet. It has a rich […]

Blog

5 Tips to Maintaining Motivation

When it comes to setting and achieving goals, consistency and maintaining motivation are crucial. Don’t become overwhelmed with the thought of developing a plan to achieve your goal. Here are […]

Blog

Spot the Difference

Due to the increasing confusion over the identities of two of our physiotherapists Catherine and Peta, Performance Medicine decided to publish a short guide outlining the differences between the two. […]

Blog

Pelvic Floor Elevator

How to do a proper pelvic floor muscle contraction: The pelvic floor muscles are the base of your pelvis and trunk. They are very important postural muscles and help to […]

Blog

Theatres of the World: Part 1

The Palais Garnier Opera House, Opera National de Paris The first installment in our World Theatre Segment The Palais Garnier is perhaps one of the world’s most famous opera theatres. […]

Blog

Ice or Heat?

Ice or Heat? The Big Question Answered Ice and heat therapies….hot or cold….does it really matter? The answer is YES it does, and here’s why… Injury When you sustain an […]

Blog

Dancers know a thing or two about jumping!

Recent studies by the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries compared jumping biomechanics between dancers and other athletes. They looked at the effects of gender and fatigue on jumping technique and […]

Blog

Stretching for Dancers

If you are a dancer and interested in stretching, this article from the International Association for Dance Medicine and Science is not to be missed! Stretching for Dancers Article – […]

Blog

The “TMJ” – What is it and why does it hurt?

During their lifetime about two thirds of the population will experience “TMJ pain” or “TMD”. Many of the population will live for years with “TMJ problems” before having their […]

Health & Wellbeing

Four Steps to Skill Acquisition

Your Brain. Use it or lose it! We’ve all heard it before: PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT! But why is practice actually that important?

Physiotherapy

Adolescent Growth Spurt – the basics

Adolescence presents many physical and emotional changes. These can often be an unpleasant experience resulting in pain, but we are here to help!

Vocal Support

Yoga Resonance Classes

Yoga Resonance classes are yoga classes for vocalists. Bringing the benefits of the yoga principles amd practice to voice work.

Physiotherapy

What’s that Click?

Patients reporting “clicking joints” is a common phenomenon and a common question asked is “why does it click”? We have all the answers for you!

Physiotherapy

Movement Coaching: a Physiotherapy Perspective

Are you interested in learning to walk, run or dance with less pain, more efficiency & improved accuracy? We are here to help!

Physiotherapy

Concussion in Circus Arts, Dance & Theatre

Concussions can occur without severe symptoms and they need to be identified immediately in order to limit ongoing issues.

Stretching

Warming Up and Keeping Warm

A warm up serves to prepare the body for rehearsal and performance, to prevent injury, and to develop a keener understanding of your own body.

Health & Wellbeing

Exercise, Depression and Winter….

As winter comes so often do the symptoms of depression. One of the best ways to combat these feelings is to keep a regular exercise program!

Pilates

Angel Wings

Winging shoulder blades are a common problem among dancers and are more commonly referred to as angel wings or chicken wings.

Pilates

Pilates: The What and the Why

The Pilates method focuses on posture, core stability, balance, control, strength, flexibility & breathing. Connecting the body and mind through movement.

Physiotherapy

Tendinopathy – The Essentials

Have you ever wondered what is happening in your tendons when you have chronic pain? What's really going on? What can you do?

Remedial

Benefits of Remedial Massage

Remedial Massage can treat & prevent injuries, help improve posture, reduce stress, improve overall fitness & help manage chronic pain

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Mens Health Month

Does running help or hinder your bones?

12 Top Running Tips

Lets Be Breast Buddies

Can listening to music change my running performance?

E-Bike or not to E-Bike?

Massage 101

Shoulder Strengthening Performing Arts

Ten-DOs and DONTs

Witchcraft and Wellness: Unveiling the Magic of Physiotherapy

Ouch my jaw!

Why Clinical Conditioning (instead of Clinical Pilates) – The Performance Medicine Difference

Will consuming beetroot juice make me run faster?

When should I see a Physio?

Trail vs. Road running: Tips to help you prepare for the trails.

Can stress lead to injury?

Why should I see a dance physio when I’m not injured

Stretching for Runners – Is it really necessary?

Getting Ready for VDF!

I have a disc bulge, do I need surgery?￼

RAMP Up Your Warm Up

Carbon Pleated Shoes

What do chickens have to do with it?

Importance of Strength Training for Dancers

Strength Training Exercises for Dancers

3 Things to Remember When Buying Your Next Pair of Running Shoes!

New year, new habit – Will 2023 be your strongest year yet?

Dance Physiotherapy at Performance Medicine Sydney

Clinical Conditioning Classes

Recover Better and Faster: Our Top 7 Recovery Tips

Training Out of the Box

How To Stay Grateful When You Are Injured

The Crew Series

Pilates and It’s Benefits

Top Tips to Reduce Injury Risk

The Pre-Pointe Profile

Pediatric Physiotherapy

Nutrition For Healing… Fuel Your Recovery!

Don’t Forget To Train Both Sides

Preparation & Recovery

Let’s talk about “holistic health”.

P.E.A.C.E. & L.O.V.E.

These Bad Habits Are Killing Me!

Listen To Your Body

Planning Your Goals

12 Days of Physiomas

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis – what does it mean?

5 Tips For Safe Return To Aerial & Pole Fitness

When I ask “how are you today?”, I don’t just mean your body!

Your Health Care Team: A Love Story

LET’S WRITE A GYM PROGRAM!

I am strong because I pole dance!

Spring Into Running – But not too quickly…

Staying Motivated During Lockdown

Finding Time for Family Fitness

Whole Foods and Pain

What your Face Mask is doing to your Jaw

Ergonomics & Corporate Health

COVID-19 STAGE 4 UPDATE

Musculoskeletal & Injury Triage & Treatment Clinic

Magic Mindset

Trans Health – the effect of hormones on your bones

Return to Dance – physical loading guidelines returning to the studio post COVID-19

Your voice transition – the role of Vocal Physiotherapy

FLIP THAT WIG!

The Awkward Truth

POSTURAL HINTS TO HELP YOUR VOICE FOR ONLINE CALLS

Working from home? We’ve got your back!

Telehealth Sports Doctor Appointments

Online Classes Launch!

Roller To The Rescue

NEW! Virtual Fitness & Wellbeing

Corporate Virtual Fitness & Wellbeing Classes

Introducing Digital Physiotherapy Appointments- Telehealth

COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE

Three tips To Prevent Low Back Pain ‘Exercise is medicine’

To Stretch Or Not To Stretch?

NEW LOCATION AND A BRAND NEW LOOK!

I have a disc bulge, do I need surgery?