Golf is a wonderful sport that is wildly frustrating and rewarding at the same time. You can spend 4 hours hitting the ball terribly and stripe one down the middle on the last hole, changing your perspective of the day completely. Golf is a sport that presents a fantastic opportunity to socialise with friends and […]
Sport is an excellent way for kids and teenagers to build fitness, establish social connections and learn about teamwork. Here on the Bellarine Peninsula, we are lucky to live in a very active community where we can access a wide range of sports and activities. Whilst playing sport is great fun; there are some less […]
If you have back pain, you are not alone. More than 4.0 million Australians reported they suffer back problems.
Back pain can significantly impact your daily activities, family life, work, sporting and social activities.
Is there always a cause of lower back pain?
Back pain can range in severity from slight discomfort to debilitating pain. In almost 30% […]
Knee pain and the weather – two topics that are sure to get people talking.
If you experience knee pain, everyday tasks like stairs, driving, even carrying groceries can be difficult. Not to mention the frustration you feel when your pain prevents you from doing activities you enjoy, like cycling or golfing.
Knee pain is common; however, […]
Myotherapy is a physical therapy designed to treat and manage muscle and joint-related pain and dysfunction. The term ‘myo’ translates to ‘muscle’, so simply put, myotherapy means muscle therapy.
How does Myotherapy work?
Our Ocean Grove myotherapists use a range of modalities to ease pain, including:
Manual dry needling
Myofascial cupping
Decongestive Lymphatic drainage massage
Kinesiology taping
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Anyone who exercises or plays sports can benefit from seeing one of our osteopaths.
Whether you are a recreational or elite athlete, everyone is prone to injuries from exercising and playing sports such as tennis, golf, basketball or footy. Not to mention cycling or running. These injuries can be varied in their presentation, from acute traumas […]
Merry Christmas everyone! I wanted to say a big thank you to you all for such a warm welcome to the clinic and I thank you for the trust you have placed in my care of your individual needs.
With such an unusual year this year, many of you have noticed that your mind and body […]
Osteopathy is a holistic approach to your musculoskeletal health.
Founded in the 1800s by a physician and surgeon, osteopathy has its roots in medicine with attention to investigating and understanding the client’s overall symptoms to diagnose and treat an individual’s issues.
What does an Osteopath do?
At Ocean Grove & Leopold Osteopathy and Sports Health, we focus on […]
Here we are again, that time of the year that we crave! Summer! Now if you’re a red head, or extremely pale, this is the time of the year that you save for. SPF 50 isn’t cheap when you’re using half a bottle per day. For the sun lovers, it’s time to get your tan […]
This is a condition which is very close to home as I have experienced this for a large part of the last 3 years! I am very passionate about helping other people manage and treat this painful condition. I hope you find this blog informative (whether you have knee pain or not) and can take […]
