A Common Condition of the Knee (Patellofemoral Pain) What is patellofemoral pain (PFP)? This is an umbrella term used to describe pain at the front of the knee. It is commonly known as ‘runners knee’ or ‘jumpers knee’. This is the most common presenting knee condition in the adolescent and adult population. PFP is [...]

PILATES What is Pilates Pilates is an incredible form of full-body exercise focusing on functional strength and flexibilty. It aims to train the body as an integrated whole, increasing mobility, strength, core control, and body awareness in a balanced fashion. History of Pilates Pilates is named after its creator, Joseph Hubertus Pilates, who developed the [...]

STRESS We all know 2020 was a difficult year and we’re not quite out of the woods yet. However, global pandemic or not, life stresses emerge regardless so it is important to acknowledge stress and implement strategies to cope with it. Sometimes when you have a musculoskeletal injury, the focus is on how you [...]

SEVERS DISEASE: Heel Pain in Children 2020 is gone and competitive sport is well and truly back! After the year we have endured the welcome return to sport was a blessing, however it has led to the increase in prevalence of a number of different patient presentations here at 13th Beach Health Services. With [...]