The sesamoids are found under the big toe joint head. Sesamoid injury are responsible for approximately 9% of foot and ankle injuries and 1-2% of running injuries. Sesamoid pain is commonly localised but can be associated with joint aches, sharp stabs or irritating niggles. With respects to medical imaging, plain radiograph is best taken in weight-bearing …

Today we catch up with 2015 BADWATER 135 FEMALE 1st PLACE WINNER NIKKI WYND! Known as Badwater 135, the gruelling 217-kilometre ultra marathon race winds its way through Californian valleys and mountain ranges including the famous Death Valley, reaching altitudes of 2500m above sea level where the air is thin and runners struggle to suck in …

At the beginning of the year we slightly touched on the different types of shoes available on the market. These fell into the categories of: Minimalistic, Traditional and Maximalist, and while these three broad categories tend to cover the spectrum of running shoes, we didn’t touch on sport specific shoes and the benefits/ negatives associated with …

We all strive to beat our previous run time. It’s easy to just go out and run faster but how do we do that without getting injured? Most people develop running injuries when they do “too much, too soon, too quickly”. They feel good during a run and push themselves a lot harder and longer…

The term lateral ankle sprain refers to a lateral ligament injury which occurs when the ankle rolls outward resulting in a tear or rupture. Lateral ankle sprains have been identified as the most common structural injury amongst athletes. Here is Kobe Bryant doing a serious ankle sprain in the NBA finals of 2013 –> There have been a number of …

Calcaneal apophysitis or Sever’s Disease as it is better known, is regularly seen amongst active adolescents experiencing growth advancements between the ages of eight and fourteen. The young athlete, particularly those who are experiencing both physical and physiological changes in the lead up to maturity can be at increased risk of sports related injury. The …

There is a best running shoe. “What is the top running shoe now?” I’ve been asked this question too many times. It would be nice to be able to name a best shoe every year, give a star rating (4 out of 5), or even put a simple “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” on new …

Plantar aponeurosis injury dampens the spirits of all of its victims; from the most elite of athletes to those with sedentary lifestyles and everyone that can be categorized in between. Sportsmen of note who have suffered from plantar aponeurosis injury include AFL stars Robert Harvey, Brad Ottens and Josh Kennedy – of which two have…

Here is an article recently posted on active.com that very neatly explains what I try to tell all my patients who want to run without injury. There is a great deal of misinformation out there regarding what technique, shoewear or training program is best to reduce injury but there is simply no substitute to running in …

Our new address is 934 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon VIC 3040. We are very proud to announce that from December 1st 2014, we will be consulting from our new rooms at 934 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon, on the corner of Fletcher St. Our new rooms are based in this iconic building situated at the Essendon…