I love summer. I love days at the beach, barefoot walks in the sand, hair constantly dripping with seawater… and I love all the beautiful fresh summer fruits and vegetables that come with the season. Stone fruits and mangos have finally arrived! I remember as a kid dad and I would buy an entire carton of mangos during the school holidays, and would have a whole bowl to ourselves after an early morning swim at the beach. Mum would promptly send us back for a swim to wash off all the mango juice! This month’s recipe, inspired by Teresa Cutter (www.thehealthychef.com) is one of my favourite summer breakfasts – mango pudding. Chia seeds are a fantastic source of omega three fatty acids and fibre to help with heart and digestive health, as well as protein and vitamin B. And mango, like all fresh fruit, is just packed full of vitamins and minerals for overall health and well-being! The perfect start to a summer’s day! – Lizzie Read more

Running is a great way to stay in shape, manage stress and increase your overall wellbeing, however it’s not without it’s drawbacks. While being a low risk activity, there are a few injuries that commonly affect runners. As running is a repetitive impact activity, most running injuries develop slowly and can be difficult to treat. Here are three of the most common conditions faced by runners. Read more

Why are workplace injuries so common?

When we’re at work, we often find ourselves doing the same task for hours on end. The more specialised our job is, the more likely this is to be true. The human body is designed to move and perform a variety of tasks, and is unaccustomed to repetitive behaviours.

At work we also find ourselves faced with time constraints and tasks that need to be completed immediately. This can lead to lazy postures, lifting objects that are too heavy, or in a way that is rushed and unnecessary risk taking, just to get the job done. Read more

Health care professionals seem to constantly be talking about posture. While many people take away the message that they should “stand up straighter” the truth about what good posture is and why you should aim to have it is a little more complicated. Read more

Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of pain at the rear of the foot. The plantar fascia is a fibrous tissue that originates on the heel bone and inserts into the toes, helping to provide stability and support to the arches of the foot.

Plantar fasciitis is the breakdown of the tissues of the plantar fascia, usually in the area that attaches to the heel. The cells within the tissue become disarrayed, changing the direction of pull and weakening the tendon, which can eventually lead to micro-tearing of the fascia. Read more

What is Incidental Exercise?

The difference between an office job and a labouring job is quite obvious: the office worker sits in a cubicle for 8 hours per day while the labourer is constantly moving, walking up and down ladders or stairs, and carrying heavy loads. Read more

Runners’ knee is a common disorder characterized by pain at the front of the knee during activities that require frequent and repetitive bending of the knee.

The knee joint is composed of the thigh bone, (femur) and leg bone (tibia) and a small floating bone at the front, commonly known as the kneecap (patella). The interaction between these bones allows for smooth movement of the knee as it bends and straightens. Read more

CQ Physio are proud to announce we will, once again, be the principal sponsor for the Capricorn Coast Running Festival.

Held on Sunday 2nd October at the Main Beach in Yeppoon the festival features a number of events including:

• Half Marathon
• 10 km Run
• 5 km Run
• Mile Bolt
• Kids Dash

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If you’ve exercised before no doubt you have felt the dreaded next day ache.

Now the competitive sport season has kicked off, periods of soreness following a game or workout may increase – particularly if you are exercising at a higher intensity than you are accustomed too. Read more

Golfer’s elbow is defined as chronic degeneration of the tendon of the inside of the elbow, usually due to overuse. As its name implies, it is a condition common in golfers. However, as with all sporting injuries, this condition can affect anyone. Golfer’s elbow is similar to Tennis elbow, occurring on the inside of the elbow rather than the outside. Read more