VLAD

VALD: Technology That Enhances Quality Rehabilitation

Hoppers Physio has been utilising VALD technology for over a year now to assist with patient assessment and rehabilitation planning. This technology provides objective measurements that can help our physiotherapists assess physical performance, monitor progress and inform individualised rehabilitation programs. While this technology is particularly valuable for athletes, it can also be useful for a wide range of patients. The VALD systems we use at Hoppers Physio include ForceDecks, DynaMo and MoveHealth. Introducing ForceDecks Force plates have come a long…

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Medial Ankle Impingement Syndrome

Runners guide to shin splints and stress fractures

Just started training for your first marathon or joined a run club and now you're experiencing shin pain while running? Welcome to the club. Shin splints are one of the most common and frustrating running injuries. However, not all shin pain is the same. That “I'll run it off” discomfort could actually be the early signs of a tibial stress fracture that needs immediate care. At Hoppers Physiotherapy, we regularly see runners and athletes who wish they'd spotted the difference…

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Optimise Running Style

In this video Michael Tricarico from Hoppers Physiotherapy shares tips and advice on how to optimise your running style including how to to be more efficient, reduce the risk of injury and run faster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIZOTjpgw_g

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