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Getting back to running, sport or HIIT after pregnancy, where should you start?

May 21, 2025/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

Congrats! You’ve had a baby and want to get your body moving again. Here are some of the things you need to know before getting back into running, sport or high-intensity exercise after pregnancy. The demands of pregnancy, birth and the postpartum period involves big changes to the musculoskeletal system. The body needs time to […]

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Osteoporosis & menopause – why strength exercise is beneficial and how physiotherapy can help

April 9, 2025/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

What is osteoporosis?  Osteoporosis is a condition that affects your bone health, causing them to become weak and brittle. This leads to a higher risk of fractures (or breaks) than in normal bone.   Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them, leading to a loss […]

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Let the Sun Shine: Unlocking the Power of Vitamin D for Optimal Health

March 21, 2025/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

Our ancestors lived in tune with the natural light-dark cycle, and our bodies remain attuned to those rhythms. By understanding how light interacts with biology, we can make informed decisions about sun exposure, protection, and mitigating artificial light’s harmful effects. Sunlight, which is part of the electromagnetic spectrum shown in Figure 1, is vital for […]

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Acute Ankle Injury Clinic & the top 10 myths about ankle sprains

February 17, 2025/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

We are excited to introduce the Acute Sports Injury Clinic, focusing on weekend ankle injuries in Shepparton. As physiotherapists and podiatrists, we often see ankle injuries further down the line (instead of straight away!) which we know slows down your recovery and delays your return to sport. For example, you might be on crutches for […]

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GV Sportscare 2024 Wrap 🤩

January 29, 2025/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

  CLICK HERE FOR MOBILE USERS    We’ve had an incredible 2024, and we want to express our heartfelt thanks for your continued support. We’re thrilled with our growth and progress toward creating a clinic where you can confidently see any of our team members, knowing that collaboration and your recovery are always our top […]

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Getting back into exercise after birth – what our Mums & Bubs Pilates classes offer

January 29, 2025/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

Getting back into exercise after birth looks different for every mum – whether it’s a home program, gym, or joining a Pilates class! Our Shepparton Mums & Bubs Clinical Exercise (Pilates) classes are physio-led, offering Reformer and Mat Pilates to support your postpartum return to exercise Why physio-led classes? Our Shepp physios have extra training […]

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A podiatrist’s take on school shoes

January 22, 2025/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

It’s almost back to school time! Did you know that on average, school children spend at least 30 hours a week wearing school shoes, which equals approximately 15,000 hours in their entire schooling time. Let’s make sure this time is spent in good quality shoes!   Podiatrist Tom and Ryan’s tips on what to look […]

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Myotherapy: cupping

December 18, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

What is it? Cupping is a technique commonly used by our Shepparton Myotherapist, in conjunction with other techniques such as massage, dry needling and the Graston technique. Using suction and negative pressure, cupping therapy helps release tight soft tissue, break up adhesions, and lift connective tissue. This process enhances blood circulation to the treated areas, […]

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Myotherapy: have you heard of the Graston Technique?

December 18, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

The Graston Technique is a form of instrument assisted manual therapy that involves using specialized stainless-steel tools to gently scrape or massage the skin. This method targets areas with scar tissue, muscle tension, or inflammation. By breaking down fibrous tissue and improving blood circulation to the affected regions, it can help alleviate pain, enhance mobility, […]

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Myotherapy: dry needling and electrostimulation (electro-dry needling)

December 18, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

What is it? Dry needling, sometimes referred to as trigger point needling, involves inserting acupuncture-style needles into muscle trigger points to provoke a ‘twitch’ response. This response helps release or relax the trigger points. The term “dry” refers to the fact that the needles are used without any medication. The primary goal of dry needling […]

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Myotherapy: what is it?

December 18, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy that focuses on the assessment, treatment, and management of musculoskeletal pain, particularly pain associated with muscle and soft tissue dysfunction. It involves the use of a variety of techniques, including manual therapy, dry needling, stretching, and corrective exercises, to alleviate pain, restore function, and improve mobility. See upcoming […]

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The Podiatry Difference at GV Sportscare

December 18, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

The Podiatry Difference at GV Sportscare: our Podiatrists are passionate about letting feet be feet! GV Sportscare Podiatrists Ryan Davey & Tom Davey   How can footwear choices impact foot pain?  Fashion has dictated our footwear and this creates many challenges for the health of our feet. Most shoes are too narrow and have a […]

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Join our team! We are hiring a Podiatrist

December 17, 2024/0 Comments/in Health, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

  GV Sportscare – Physio and Podiatry are looking for a part time podiatrist to join our passionate and busy multidisciplinary team in Shepparton. A strong interest in biomechanics and sports injuries would be most ideal, as our podiatry case load can range from 50-80% sports and biomechanical clients on any given week. Currently our […]

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What’s the big deal about natural footwear, and what do we stock at GV Sportscare?

September 25, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

To put it simply… “natural” or “barefoot” footwear are shoes that allow the foot to function as a foot! Natural and barefoot footwear: Is wide at the parts it needs to be, usually around the midfoot and forefoot Doesn’t taper at the toe and squish your toes – they pass the shoe liner test! Are […]

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TRUE Golf Shoes available at GV Sportscare

September 16, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

GV Sportscare are now stocking True Golf Shoes! Why we love them: 👟 Waterproof design. No wet feet on the golf course! And easily wipes clean. 👟 Widest golf shoe we could find on the market. Don’t be fooled by the pointed toe – these actually do pass the shoe liner test (for most people) […]

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Now stocking The Diabetes Plan at GV Sportscare

September 11, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

Have you read our new book while you’re in the waiting room? We are excited to stock The Diabetes Plan at GV Sportscare, written by Dr Peter Brukner. Peter Brukner is a leading sports medicine physician and founder of Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre. After being diagnosed with pre-diabetes at age 60 despite following usual […]

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🌟🌟 We are so excited that Zoë is joining us as a full time physiotherapist 🌟🌟

September 3, 2024/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

 We are so excited that Zoë is joining us as a full time physiotherapist   Zoë completed a Bachelor of Applied Science / Master of Physiotherapy Practice at La Trobe University in Bendigo. She moved back to her hometown of Shepparton after graduating and joins our team bringing with her a wealth of experience managing a range […]

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Join our team! We are hiring a Receptionist

August 15, 2024/0 Comments/in Health/by Sophie

GV Sportscare are looking for a part time receptionist to join our passionate healthcare team in Shepparton. Our services include Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Clinical Exercise (Pilates) classes. We are a growing clinic and our vision is to provide high quality healthcare to people in the Goulburn Valley. The successful candidate will understand their importance to […]

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Join our team! We are hiring a physiotherapist

July 8, 2024/0 Comments/in Health/by Sophie

      GV Sportscare is seeking a full-time physiotherapist to join our dedicated and busy multidisciplinary team in Shepparton. Our musculoskeletal physiotherapists and podiatrists are committed to natural and functional rehabilitation, working collaboratively to optimise client outcomes by evaluating lifestyle factors such as diet, sleep, and sunlight. About the area Shepparton is a town […]

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A physio’s list of pregnancy, birth and newborn preparation resources

February 26, 2023/0 Comments/in Uncategorized/by Sophie

Preparing for pregnancy and childbirth looks different for everyone. We are so lucky to have great access to information in the form of Instagram and podcasts. Deciphering between the information out there obviously becomes the tricky part. I found the following resources were so helpful for me, I am someone who likes to have a […]

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Join our team! We are hiring a receptionist

January 23, 2023/0 Comments/in Health/by Sophie

GV Sportscare are looking for a causal receptionist to join our passionate healthcare team in Shepparton. Our services include Physiotherapy, Podiatry and Clinical Exercise (Pilates) classes. We are a growing clinic and our vision is to provide high quality healthcare to people in the Goulburn Valley. The successful candidate will understand their importance to the […]

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Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

December 1, 2022/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain is the most common musculoskeletal complaint in pregnancy and nearly half of all pregnant women will experience it at some point (Ceprnja et al., 2021). Most commonly this affects the pubic symphysis joint at the front (over your pubic bone) and the sacroiliac joints at the back of the pelvis (below […]

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What is the pelvic floor and how does it impact my exercise?

October 27, 2022/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

First of all, what is the pelvic floor? You’ve probably heard the term ‘pelvic floor’ thrown around here and there, but what actually is the pelvic floor and why is it important? The pelvic floor is a group of muscles located in our pelvis that stretch like a sling from the pubic bone at the […]

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Running tips and Exercises

September 16, 2022/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Half marathon prep 🏃🏼‍♀️ Our physio Georgie has been prepping to run her first half marathon! She shared her top tips to avoid running injuries below and you can also jump onto our instagram @gvsportscare to see her favourite running exercises! 1. Plan your training. Most injuries come on from creeping your km’s up too quickly. […]

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ACL rupture, why bother with prehab?

March 4, 2022/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Why is PREHAB important in ACL injuries? You’ve ruptured your ACL, you’ve consulted your surgeon and now you hear that you should do prehab? Prehab is rehabilitation to prepare for a surgery. Research indicates those who perform 10 sessions of pre operative strengthening over 5 weeks are more likely to return to sport within 2 […]

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Clinical Exercise (formerly Clinical Pilates), what’s so good about it?

February 15, 2021/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

What is the difference between Clinical Exercise and Clinical Pilates? Clinical classes are run by fully trained physiotherapists. Physiotherapists spend 4-6 years studying in depth anatomy and biomechanics in order to learn why and how the body should move. We then use these skills to assess injuries and how best to rehabilitate them. Pilates has […]

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Running tips from Tom

October 15, 2020/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

Podiatrist Tom gives his top 3 tips for runners!

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Tom’s Podcast Library

September 17, 2020/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

Podcasts are a fantastic way to consume and learn new information from credible sources, often in chunks of 1-2 hours. Pretty efficient! As we know most of this information is literally at our fingertips, the only thing slowing us down is the rate at which we are able to search and process this information. Who […]

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Are thongs bad for your feet?

September 17, 2020/0 Comments/in Health, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

The warmer weather is here and with that, off come the shoes. If you’re a thong wearer, ditching the shoes and wearing thongs everyday can make the feet a little bit sore. If we don’t over do it, this soreness may only last a short time. Don’t get me wrong, this is great for the […]

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Cricket: Youth Pace Bowling Guidelines

September 15, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Youth Pace Bowling Guidelines 🏏 ☀️ I know we are all keen beans to get back to sport, but for those fast bowlers amongst us, slow down a second 😉 Adolescent fast bowlers are more at risk of lumbar (lower back) stress injuries and how many balls you bowl per week for your AGE is […]

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Mapping your weekly runs

September 8, 2020/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

We have seen an increase in running injuries over the past few months in both experienced runners and those new to running. Shepparton Podiatrist Tom explains in this video how to map out your runs and think carefully about the amount of rest in between each run. He also explains why rest days, strength and […]

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Pregnancy, Physio and the Belly Pillow

September 3, 2020/0 Comments/in Health, Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Our Shepparton physio Sophie explains what the Belly Pillow is and how it can be used for more effective treatment in the pregnant client, this pillow allows them to safely lie on their stomach for effective treatment, while feeling supported and comfortable 🥰 Designed and made by a Melbourne company from ‘hospital grade non-permeable,anti-microbial fabric’ ✨ […]

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Low Carb High Fat (LCHF) Library 

August 26, 2020/0 Comments/in Health/by Sophie

As health professionals we have an interest in diet as we believe diet, exercise and sleep to be the most important modifiable factors impacting your health. We first came across the low carbohydrate high fat diet (LCHF) in 2018. We felt an overall improvement in our health, energy levels, weight and sleeping. Since this stage […]

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Exercise in Pregnancy

July 28, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Exercise during pregnancy 🤰🏻🤰🏿🤰🏼   Exercise can come in many different forms during pregnancy, the most important aspect is that we are diligent and safe with our choices. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) recommends that ‘Women without contraindications should participate in regular aerobic and strength conditioning exercise during […]

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Achilles tendon pain

July 26, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

I have pain in my achilles tendon, should I rest it? First, we need to make sure it IS a tendon that is causing your pain. If it is a tendon, the answer is no! ❌ In days gone past treatment and management of tendon pain was to rest and pain will get better. Now […]

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Tennis elbow

July 24, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Tennis Elbow 🤔 Did you know that this condition is seen commonly in desk workers, golfers and weekend gardeners? 👩‍🌾👨‍💻🏌️‍♀️ The extensor muscles and tendon in the forearm can be overworked by repetitive wrist extension or gripping. You might notice pain when trying to lift the kettle, open doors, lifting moderate to heavy loads or after long […]

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Bunions: non surgical management

July 23, 2020/0 Comments/in Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

Our Shepparton podiatrist utilises treatment that is focussed on restoring the natural foot shape and function.   Tom achieves this via foot/leg strength, movement/mobility and footwear selection. 👞 Everyone needs natural foot shape and function to move pain free. Certain features in most modern shoes prevent the foot from functioning as it should. 👣 Building […]

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Top 10 myths about ankle sprains

July 23, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries to occur. Women are at greater risk, as are children and adolescents and those that play indoor or court sports such as basketball or netball. This probably comes as no surprise, what may surprise you is how the management of these injuries has progressed away from […]

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Learn more about our collaborative physio and podiatry care in Shepparton!

June 30, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

Watch our video introducing Shepparton’s Physio and Podiatry team, GV Sportscare and learn how we work together to get the best outcome for you!   

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Podcast: How do you be the best sporting parent you can? 🚴🏋️⛷️🏌️🤸🤾🏀🎾🏏

May 21, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

If you’re like us and love a good podcast, this is a great one! Stephen Rendall, a sport psychologist who has worked with many elite young athletes across many different sports, is interviewed by sports physio Scott Wilson as part of the Young Athlete Podcast. An easy 55 minute listen full of great practical tips about […]

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Safe exercise at home for the older person

May 6, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Are you worried that your elderly family members aren’t getting enough exercise during this period of social isolation? It’s a valid concern, we know that regular physical activity is very important for overall health and also in preventing falls in the older person. A fantastic new website ‘Safe Exercise at Home’ has been launched by […]

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Low back pain, when to get a scan?

May 1, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

Low back pain can be frightening especially when your pain is severe or you are experiencing it for the first time. The pain may feel intense and you may begin to worry there is something sinister going on. This is where your healthcare professionals should be utilised. Our Shepparton physiotherapists are well trained in recognising […]

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What is a tendinopathy and what do I do about it?

March 17, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton, Podiatry Shepparton/by Sophie

    Tendon pain can develop in any tendon in the body. Foot, knee, hip, elbow, shoulder are all common areas for tendinopathies to occur. For example tennis elbow, jumpers knee, achilles issues are all tendinopathies. Tendons are a structure that connects muscles to our bones and they can become dysfunctional. Health professionals have called […]

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Why does neck pain cause headaches?

March 13, 2020/0 Comments/in Physio Shepparton/by Sophie

A common complaint we often hear is ‘I’ve got a headache, I know it’s coming from my neck’, but have you ever thought why neck issues can cause headaches? We call this a Cervicogenic headache, meaning headache originating from the cervical spine (the neck).  The main issue at play is the nerves that carry information […]

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