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Plantar Heel Pain – Here’s what your Podiatrist needs you to know

  • Sam Turner

Plantar heel pain is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — conditions we see. As a podiatrist, here's what I want every patient to know before wasting time and money on treatments that don't work.

Why Consistency Matters More Than Intensity for Long-Term Physical Health

  • Paul Bamford

It’s great to have enthusiasm when working on physical health, but if you start with too much too quickly, it can be difficult to maintain.

Chopart Injuries in Football: The lesser-known ankle injury

  • Sam Turner

While most people are familiar with ankle sprains and fractures, there's a lesser known but significant injury that can sideline players for months: the Chopart injury.

Preseason Injuries? Start Training in January the Right Way

  • Shane O'Sullivan

You’ve enjoyed a few weeks of good food, socialising, and switching off — and now it’s time to face reality:
Work is back. Preseason training is back.

Why Everyday Movements Get Harder With Age

  • Shane O'Sullivan

As we age, muscles naturally get weaker. Our bones also lose density, increasing the risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis — especially for post-menopausal women.

Top 3 Running Injuries (and How to Stay Ahead of Them)

  • Shane O'Sullivan

At Life Performance Health, we help runners stay injury-free with expert physiotherapy, cutting-edge technology, and personalised treatment plans. Below are the top 3 running injuries we see in our Melbourne clinics — plus how to treat them, prevent them, and keep running strong.

Why You Need to See the Bigger Picture in Rehab

  • Shea Mulkearns

If you’ve recently picked up an injury—whether you’re a weekend warrior or a competitive athlete—it’s tempting to focus on the short term: get rid of pain, get back to training, and hope for the best. But successful rehab doesn’t stop when the pain goes away.

How to Maximise Sprint Performance During the Season

  • Shane O'Sullivan

To stay fast and explosive all season, athletes need a structured approach: sprint training, repeat sprint ability (RSA) work, strength and power development, and smart recovery strategies.

6 Truths About Concussion Every Parent Should Know

  • Shane O'Sullivan

While most concussions resolve within the standard recovery time, some linger beyond three weeks.

Creating New Habits

  • Shane O'Sullivan

Change is hard. It is easy to be critical of yourself when you aren’t able to stick to a new fitness goal without any hiccups along the way.

Understanding Non-specific Low Back Pain

  • Shane O'Sullivan

Low back pain is one of the most common complaints worldwide. If you've been told you have "non-specific low back pain," you might be wondering what it means and what to do about it.

New Year New You – Understanding Gut Health

  • Shane O'Sullivan

It’s a new year, and guess what? Your gut is ready for a glow-up! Often called your “second brain,” your gut isn’t just about digesting that extra slice of pizza...

Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis does NOT = a Life sentence!

  • Shane O'Sullivan

Conditions such as osteoarthritis are commonly seen as issues that will simply run their course, and there isn’t much you can do to stop them aside from wait for a joint replacement. This simply isn’t true.

Low Back Pain: More than just a sore back

  • Paul B

Low back pain (LBP) is often dismissed as just a sore back that will go away on its own. But for many people, LBP can become a persistent, life-altering condition

Exercise for Osteoporosis and Bone Health

  • Shane O'Sullivan

You’ve probably heard of Osteoporosis. It’s a relatively common condition affecting up to 1 in 4 women and 1 in 16 men over the age of 50.

Balancing Performance and Injury Prevention for Runners

  • Shane O'Sullivan

Running success isn’t just about clocking miles—it’s a balancing act between pushing your body to its limits and staying injury-free.

How to Best Prepare for your upcoming Marathon

  • Shane O'Sullivan

Whether this is your 15th consecutive marathon, or you’ve made a last minute decision with your friend to join in the fun, your preparation in the lead up is equally as important.

Recognising Concussion in Contact Sports

  • Shane O'Sullivan

Knowing the signs & symptoms of a concussion is crucial for players, coaches, and parents alike.

The (Not So) Simple Ankle Injury

  • Shane O'Sullivan

You've got yourself a ‘simple’ ankle sprain, right? Well, not so fast.

Anterior Knee Pain

  • Shane O'Sullivan

Do you get pain at the front of your knee? Walking downstairs? Sometimes you feel like you have to go down sideways!

ACL Injury – Do I need surgery?

  • Shane O'Sullivan

So, you have done your ACL. Thankfully, we now have other options available that heal and rehabilitate an ACL injury without the need for surgery.

Performance Programs

  • Shane O'Sullivan

Learn about our Performance Programs

Adhesive Capsulitis

  • Jacob Jewson

Adhesive capsulitis is a condition that affects the capsule/lining of the shoulder joint.