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Recurrent Ankle Sprains – Fixing ‘Bad Ankles’
Ankle sprains are one of the most common sports injuries and have one of the highest recurrencerates. It’s common to see people return to sport
What Is OA Of The Knee?
The knee joint is made up of the femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap) and tibia (shin bone). The main joint of the knee is
I’ve Injured My ACL – What Next?
Injuries around the knee joint are frequently seen at Hawthorn Physiotherapy. However, there is always one injury that everybody dreads – an ACL rupture. Many
Begone Plantar Fasciitis: 3 Simple Pain Relieving Exercises
Plantar fasciitis or fasciopathy is a widespread foot condition seen at Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic. Unfortunately, plantar fasciitis doesn’t discriminate. We see this condition in everyone,
Hamstring Injuries
an article by physiotherapist Dr Leon Mao. Hamstring strains are one of the most common sporting injuries seen by our physios at Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic.
Curious About Dry Needling?
Here’s Everything You Need To Know. Dry Needling You’ve probably heard about ‘dry needling’ if you’ve seen a physiotherapist. ‘Dry needling’ has been around since the 1940s but
Sliding Safely Back Into Ski Season
by Leon Mao, Physiotherapist at Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic. As the winter season looms, Victorians are bracing for the cold and rainfall. But unlike the last
Prehabilitation (Prehab)
Another unique service that Hawthorn Physiotherapy Clinic readily delivers is Prehabilitation or prehab. We work closely with many orthopaedic surgeons to ensure that patients enter
The Knee Injury that Almost Derailed Bontempelli Finals Chances
A Play-by-Play Analysis Despite the shortcomings of the Western Bulldogs in the 2021 AFL Grand Finals, Marcus Bontempelli was counting his lucky stars even to
5 Handy Ways to Smash Away Your Tennis Injuries
Tennis season has now commenced! With the fantastic conclusion of the Australian Open, the courts are flooding with the sounds of serves and shuffles, starting
Backpacks & Back Pain
It’s back to school season! The kids are off with big backpacks stacked with heaps of books, tech gadgets and sports equipment. To prevent back strains, it’s a good idea to invest in a good backpack. Two of the main things to look out for in a good school bag are: structural support and load distribution.

Alex Rance does ACL in first match of the season
March 2019 Last night in the first game of the season, Alex Rance ruptured his ACL while landing after attempting a mark. This is a