Abdominal Muscle Strains

By Dannyo | Published: January 29, 2012

Abdominal Muscle Strains in Professional Bas… (Am J Sports Med. 2012) – Click Here I find it amazing that after many years of research we still can’t prescribe exercise to reduce injury rates in our elite athletes. One argument for the increase in abdominal strains in these athletes could be the use of the plank [...]

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Cardiac Rehabilitation Exercise Canberra

By Dannyo | Published: January 4, 2012
Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehab Exercise Canberra – Click Here I conducted this case study on a 67 year old man who initially presented to the emergency department with shortness of breath and anxiety. Approximately 10 years previously he was diagnosed with asthma and hypertension. On further evaluation by a cardiologist the man was diagnosed with chronic heart [...]

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Exercise for Diabetes

By Dannyo | Published: January 2, 2012
Seated Row

Late onset Diabetes (Type 2) – Click Here In this case study, a woman developed late onset diabetes mellitus (Type II) and was struggling to control her high blood sugar levels. She was taking daily medication to reduce her blood sugar levels. Her personal goal was to lose weight and be more active with her [...]

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Elite male athletes have higher risk of developing knee and hip osteoarthritis

By Dannyo | Published: January 2, 2012

I thought this one may be a little obvious, but I thought I would post it anyway. Elite male athletes have higher risk of developing knee and hip osteoarthritis

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Remedial Massage Canberra

By Dannyo | Published: December 30, 2011
Therapy Table

Remedial Massage and Soft Tissue Therapy is the skilled manipulation of soft tissue for the relief and treatment of muscle soreness and pain; the maintenance of muscle balance and the enhanced rehabilitation from injury. Together with the soft tissue therapy, specific exercise prescription provides the stability and postural control which is evidently lacking in many [...]

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Fibromyalgia – its real….

By Dannyo | Published: December 28, 2011

There is plenty of evidence in science today that Fibromyalgia (FMS) does exist. Exercise and Massage Therapy are the two best treatment modalities for this complex syndrome. It is important to find a balance between exercising too much and not doing anything at all. Massage or Soft Tissue Therapy manipulates the tissue to reduce tension [...]

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Functional Fascial Taping

By Dannyo | Published: December 21, 2011

I recently attended Ron Alexander’s Functional Fascial Taping (FFT) Course at the Australian Institute of Sport in Belconnen, Canberra. Ron developed the FFT technique over a number of years whilst working with the Australian Ballet. His knowledge is exceptional and the technique is effective in the immediate reduction in pain and an increase in mobility. [...]

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Canberra Raiders Presentation Night 2011

By Dannyo | Published: September 8, 2011

Here are some pics from the Canberra Raiders Presentation night. The group shot is of all the soft tissue therapists for the Canberra Raiders. Thanks guys for an enjoyable year!    

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Soft Tissue Conference

By Dannyo | Published: September 6, 2011

I recently attended the 2011 Soft Tissue Conference in Gymea Sydney. The conference had some excellent speakers including: Mr Rob Granter – Supraspinatus; Impingement Signs and Treatment Protocol Dr Jamie Gaida – Achilles Tendinopathy and Dyslipidaemia Mr Jeff Murray – MET for the Sacrum, O/A and A/A joints. I look forward to the 2012 conference. [...]

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Sports Massage Hockey Championships

By Dannyo | Published: August 13, 2011

            Hi all, I was fortunate enough to massage the West Australian U/21′sWomen’s Hockey Team at the Australian championships in Canberra. The championships were held in July and I provided post game massage recovery for the team. And guess what? They won the championship and took away the GOLD! If [...]

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