This week it’s Dr Sophie Armstrong’s turn in the spotlight, where she reveals an impressive sporting career and lets us in on her other vocational passion! What is your proudest moment as a team doctor? Being a part of the Netball World Cup 2015 winning team. It was...
Barack Obama, spring mornings and barefoot running… Although there were some reluctant starts in week 3, the glorious spring weather made it worth my while. I had a couple of days with increased anxiety, and although exercise is not a magic bullet, it definitely makes the feeling more manageable. Overall,...
Not built for running? My quest for a sports bra… Week 2 is done and I am keen as ever! The running increments have increased to 1.5 minutes, resulting in 8 minutes of running all up (out of 28 minutes total). Not much I know… but not bad...
Beginner’s Determination I donned my runners, set off with beginner’s determination and was pleasantly surprised to find it not too difficult. The app features a woman with a strong American accent, which is a little alienating, but she is suitably quiet except to prompt you in and out...
Diary of an Amateur Runner Hey, I’m Kylie, and as practice manager here at North Sydney Sports Medicine, I’m definitely a believer in the EXERCISE AS MEDICINE message that we promote. However, like all of us, I have a busy schedule, and lately exercise has dropped off the...
For some time, it has been recognised that children who specialise in sports like soccer, other football codes, or tennis from an early age might develop hip deformity that can lead to early hip osteoarthritis. This deformity, known as a CAM lesion, can lead to tears in the...
Why does my knee hurt? Netball injuries can be a mix of both upper and lower limb injuries, as well as acute, impact injuries and gradual, overuse injuries. One of the most frequently affected areas is the knee. There are many disorders of the knee related to playing netball,...
Do you know how to recognise concussion or what to do in the case of a concussion? What is Concussion? Concussion is a mild form of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body that results in altered brain functioning. The symptoms are usually...
It’s time again for the City to Surf! There’s less than 4 weeks to go, and if you haven’t got your footwear sorted it’s not too late, but you’d better hurry! There’s no definitive end point to the life of a shoe, it’s a slow decline. Determining when to...
Physical Activity Prescription: A Critical opportunity to Address a Modifiable Risk Factor for the Prevention and Management of Chronic Disease: A Position Statement by the Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine. Thornton et al, BJSM 2016 This timely paper re-evaluates and re-iterates the importance of increasing physical activity...