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Avoiding pre- training pitfalls and adopting good preparation behaviors are essential for maximizing your workout benefits and minimizing the risk of injuries. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or just starting on your fitness journey, paying attention to your pre-exercise routine is a key step toward achieving your health and fitness goals safely and effectively. Remember, preparation is key, and by steering clear of these common mistakes, you'll set yourself up for success in every workout.

At 13th Beach Health Services, our physiotherapists treat musculoskeletal conditions. Your session with a physiotherapist will cover a variety of things. Firstly, your physiotherapist will get some information about where the pain is, what has potentially caused it, what makes it worse/better and what goals you have, and what activities you want to get back to.

Golfer’s Elbow, medically termed Medial Epicondylitis, is a repeated injury caused by tears in your forearm muscles. This may then cause pain from your elbow to your wrist. The tendons in your forearm may also become inflamed and tender, making it difficult to use your arms fully.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the knee that is commonly injured with change of direction sports. This ligament has a very important role in the knee to provide stability. If injured rehabilitation needs to be comprehensive in order to get players back to their sport.

If you’re a surfing enthusiast, you probably know exactly how much work goes into riding each wave. Paddling across the water, swimming against the currents, and balancing on that beloved board are all great ways to get a workout in.

It’s that time of the year, where adolescents are returning to school after a big summer break. With the return of school, it usually comes with the return of sport. After being more actively involved with sporting clubs, I’ve noticed quite a few adolescents getting knee pain at this time of year.

The meniscus is cartilage material that sits in between the femur and the tibia. The meniscus is a very important part of the knee as it allows the femoral condyles to move smoothly over the tibia plateau.

Did you know that triathletes are some of the most hard-working and dedicated in the world? It’s comprised of three phases that you complete one after the other – swimming, cycling, and running.