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 →

For this purpose, essential clinical care is defined as (please note this is direct from DHHS): • To prevent a significant change/deterioration in functional independence which would result in an escalation of care needs (e.g. an increase in frequency of treatment needed, an increased need for prescription medication due to a significant increase in pain, requirement for.. read more →

Now that you have booked your 1:1 Initial Pilates Appointment we can start working towards your goal! It is important to come in comfortable exercise clothing as there is a large practical/movement component of the appointment. Socks are necessary for hygiene purposes but if you purchase our ‘Intro Pack’ you will be given a free.. read more →

Torticollis, or wry neck, is a condition that affects the neck where the joints lock up and muscles to go into spasm, which limit a significant amount of movement and mobility. Pain is often severe due to the close proximity of the joints of the vertebrae and the spinal cord and exiting nerve roots, as.. read more →

It may surprise you to learn that exercise is part of almost every treatment plan for lower back pain. Movement is a key component of therapy to long-term relief of back pain. The good news is that there is such a variety of exercise and rehabilitation options that many people are able to find something.. read more →

Have you ever looked at a pair of runners and thought “it’s about time I replace those”? How long do you think you get out of a pair of runners or do you judge it on distance covered or replace them once your big toe is poking out of the top? Harley, our resident runner,.. read more →

With the year that we have all had, spending a lot of time working from home or helping the kids with their schoolwork and not getting to the gym, we may be a bit out of shape for some of our favourite summer physical activities. Now we can get back into it, our bodies may.. read more →