Have you ever wondered why we call it the “funny bone” when hitting it isn’t exactly a laughing matter? We all know that intense tingling sensation that shoots down our arm when we accidentally bump or hit our elbow in just the wrong way. But what exactly is the funny bone, and why does it.. read more →

As we have done every 5 years or so we make an update to the clinic. This allows us to bring further services to our patients in Mt Eliza. Clinical Pilates has been an important part of our clinic for over 5 years since our last renovation and we new it was time to increase.. read more →

Hip pain can significantly impact our daily lives, limiting our mobility and causing discomfort during activities as simple as walking or climbing stairs. One common cause of hip pain is hip bursitis, an inflammation of the bursae located around the hip joint. In this article, we will delve into a specific type of hip bursitis.. read more →

Spoil someone special or why not spoil yourself this Christmas with a 60 min massage for the price of a 30 min massage. Vouchers can be picked up at the clinic or we are happy to take payment on the phone and mail one out for you. read more →

Michelle Acker comes to us from previously working in Mordialloc and Armadale. Michelle has a strong background in Clinical Pilates especially in regards to pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain. Some of you may have already seen her around the clinic as she has co-teaching some pilates classes with Tracy. She is commencing Osteo treatment from.. read more →

For those of you unaware Tracy is expecting her first child early in the new year. Therefore she will be taking a period of leave from Christmas and may return in a limited capacity towards the end of 2023. Everyone is very excited for Tracy and partner and wish them all the best for parenthood… read more →

There has been ongoing debate recently in the medical world about whether ACL surgery is in fact necessary for all patients that sustain an ACL tear. While reconstruction of an ACL tear used to be the most common and respected approach, many professionals are starting to question whether it is actually the best option? Reconstruction.. read more →

Torticollis is a condition that affects the neck of both children and adults, whereby the resting position of the neck is stuck into sidebending. It can also be referred to as congenital muscular torticollis or “wry neck”. For children with torticollis, the muscle at the front of the neck called the SCM (sternocleidomastoid) becomes shortened.. read more →

What is Osgood Schlatters and why does it happen? Osgood-Schlatter disease is a common condition of the knee which mainly affects children and adolescents. It involves inflammation of the tip of the shin bone (tibial tuberosity), which is just below the knee cap. This is where the tendon from your quadricep muscle (patellar tendon) comes.. read more →

The short answer, Yes! At Vic Sports & Rehab our Clinical Pilates is completely individualized and tailored to your physical ability and needs to help you achieve your goals. Prior to your attendance in a small group class, you are required to complete a 1:1 Initial Assessment with one of our qualified Osteopaths/Clinical Pilates Instructors… read more →