Supporting Open Water Swimmers at PROmotion Health
Supporting Open Water Swimmers at PROmotion Health At PROmotion Health, we’re passionate about helping open-water swimmers optimise their performance while preventing injuries. Whether you’re training for a major event like Port to Pub or simply enjoying the freedom of the ocean, we offer tailored support to keep you swimming strong. Swimmer’s Shoulder: The Most Common…
Achieving Peak Performance: ACL Recovery with PROmotion Health
Achieving Peak Performance: ACL Recovery with PROmotion Health An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is one of the most challenging setbacks for athletes, especially in sports requiring agility, quick direction changes, and jumping. At PROmotion Health, we understand the physical and mental toll an ACL injury can take. Our expert team offers a comprehensive approach…
Understanding Chronic Low Back Pain: How PROmotion Health Can Help
Understanding Chronic Low Back Pain: How PROmotion Health Can Help Low back pain (LBP) is a common issue that affects millions worldwide and remains the leading cause of disability globally. In Australia, it’s one of the main reasons for early retirement, reduced workplace productivity, and frequent visits to healthcare providers. While acute back pain often…
The Benefits of Pre-Season Baseline Concussion Testing at PROmotion Health
The Benefits of Pre-Season Baseline Concussion Testing at PROmotion Health If you or a loved one plays a sport with a risk of concussion, this is essential information. Pre-season baseline concussion testing could be the key to safeguarding long-term brain health and ensuring a safe return to play. Concussions are a significant concern in sports,…
Knee Pain and Running: How PROmotion Health Can Help You Keep Moving
Knee Pain and Running: How PROmotion Health Can Help You Keep Moving Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise, providing numerous health benefits such as improved cardiovascular fitness, mental well-being, and weight management. Knee pain is a common issue for many runners, ranging from mild discomfort to debilitating injuries that can sideline…
Preparing for Postpartum
Preparing for Postpartum… at PROmotion Health How can we help you at PROmotion Health prepare for pregnancy and postpartum? Pregnancy is a transformative journey that brings about numerous physical and emotional changes. Staying active during this period can have a positive impact on both your well-being and the baby’s development. However, exercising during pregnancy requires…
Breast Cancer & Exercise
Breast Cancer & Exercise Breast Cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and is caused by an abnormal growth and division of cells in the breast. In Australia over 20,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year including around 200 men. 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer…
Bowels & Pelvic Floor, How can physiotherapy help?
Bowels & Pelvic Floor, How can physiotherapy help? Optimal bowel health includes – being able to contain faeces and wind, and to easily evacuate stools with minimal effort and completely. What is normal bowel function? Opening your bowels once every 3 days to 3 times a day. Passing a type 3-4 stool on the Bristol…
Cervicogenic headaches: What are they and how can physiotherapy help?
Cervicogenic headaches: What are they and how can physiotherapy help? What is a cervicogenic headache? Headaches come in all different shapes and sizes and can be from a variety of different causes. They are typically classified into two categories; primary and secondary headaches. Primary headaches are ones that don’t come from another issue, the headache…
Swimmers Shoulder
Swimmers Shoulder Shoulder pain is the most reported area of injury in swimmers from recreational to professional athletes. The ‘swimmer’s shoulder’ describes a syndrome with pain over the front of the shoulder both during and after swimming. Swimming is a demanding sport that combines endurance, strength, and control. Highly repetitive upper extremity overhead movements provide…
