With school sport kicking off — especially netball and soccer — ankle sprains are a common injury we see at Advanced Health. A “rolled ankle” might seem minor at first, but if not managed properly, it can linger… or worse, keep happening again and again. So what actually happens when you sprain your ankle? The Anatomy of a Rolled Ankle The ankle is designed to move primarily up and down (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion), with controlled side movement. Most sprains occur when the foot rolls...

Achilles pain is one of the most frustrating injuries we see. It often starts as a mild ache or stiffness, then slowly becomes something that affects walking, running, training, or even just getting out of bed. One of the biggest challenges with Achilles tendinopathy is that it doesn’t behave like a typical injury. It rarely settles with rest alone — and in many cases, rest actually makes it harder to return to activity. So why does Achilles pain hang around for so long, and what should you...

If you’ve never had osteopathic treatment before, you’re not alone. Osteopathy is still growing in Queensland , and until relatively recently, many students had to leave the state to study it. In fact, osteopathy has only been available to study in Queensland for around the last 10 years , whereas it has been well established for decades in states like Victoria. So what exactly is osteopathy — and what can you expect when you book an osteopathic appointment at Advanced Health? What Is...