From the elderly to the elite, these go-to moves aim to improve strength and reduce the risk of injury. La Trobe University Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre’s own Melissa Haberfield and Dr. Ebonie Rio share their favourite exercises here. The best part about it? You can do them all from the comfort of your…read more

I have pain in have side of my hip – what should I do? Pain in the side of the hip can be caused by the following: GREATER TROCHANTERIC PAIN SYNDROME GLUTEAL TENDINOPATHY HIP ‘BURSITIS’ Rachael Cowan, physiotherapist consulting at Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Geelong and undertaking a PhD through La Trobe Sport…read more

Many factors impact the health of our joints over our lives, and some people will develop joint pain and conditions like osteoarthritis. Our next online Bold Thinking event investigates the question: what are the most effective ways to improve joint health and prevent joint diseases? La Trobe University’s collaboration with The Australian Ballet has been…read more

While many Australians have been trying to maintain their fitness during quarantine, physiotherapists are warning this doesn’t mean they’re ready to go straight back into sport. Physiotherapist and La Trobe University Sport and Exercise Research Centre PhD candidate Brooke Patterson says a carefully planned return to competitive sport will help avoid common sports injuries. See…read more