Knee replacements can provide a new lease on life for many of the 9.3% of Australians (2.3 million people, or 1 in every 11 Aussies) who suffer from osteoarthritis. Relegating prolonged pain to the past – and striding happily into the future – can not only improve...
As one of the largest joints in the body, your knees are not only heavily used, but are also unfortunately susceptible to pain, injury and stress. However, there are a few key exercises that you can comfortably complete to both alleviate knee pain and strengthen your...
As the most popular women’s sport in Australia, netball has an estimated one million players across the country. In fact, there are more than 20 million playing netball worldwide! Netball is a fast-paced sport that involves jumping, pivoting, twisting and moving...
While swimming is comparatively a far lower impact sport than other land-based competitions, there is still the potential for sports injury. Whether you do a couple of laps of the pool to keep up your fitness or you train every day to swim competitively, it is...
After what seems like a lifetime, the countdown to summer is over and people across Australia are gearing up to enjoy the warmer weather with barbeques, time at the beach and summer sports. Joining a local sports team over summer is a great way to spend time with...
A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a painful, often debilitating injury, which may require surgery. When the injury occurs, many patients fear the worst; one of the first questions that surgeons are asked is “How long will I be out of my normal routine?” Every...
If you’ve been suffering from shoulder joint pain or limited mobility, you may be considering a shoulder arthroscopy. Whether to treat an existing condition or to diagnose pain, discomfort or restricted mobility, shoulder surgery can help you gain a deeper insight...
Has your health practitioner recommended a knee arthroscopy? Learn more about the procedure and recovery with Dr Jens Buelow. Specialising in total knee replacements and knee surgeries, Dr Jens Buelow provides tailored treatment plans and solutions designed to...
When you’re exercising or playing sport, you need to take care to ensure that you’re not pushing your body beyond its limits. By completing a thorough warm up before activity and a cool down as activity ends, you allow your muscles and joints to properly prepare for...
Flexibility and mobility are some of the most important aspects of physical fitness. Essential for improving form and enhancing physical performance, full body flexibility and mobility allows you to achieve movement ranges with greater comfort and safety. Greater...
