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Get stronger with knee pain By Declan Wise Knee pain and discomfort is a very common complaint, but also often overlooked. Often it may feel like it’s difficult to get stronger with knee pain. Knee pain can be caused by a number of things, such as an old injury, overuse, or just from normal changes […]

Managing Knee Osteoarthritis By Declan Wise What is it? Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) is defined by the degeneration (wear and tear) of the cartilage in the knee joint. As a result, causing pain, stiffness and reduced range of motion in the knee. Commonly, people with Knee OA suffer these symptoms worse in the mornings or after […]

Running injuries and shoe choices By Don Williams Running injuries and shoe choices causing injuries are unfortunately are a common consequence of being a runner. We have many patients present to IOSAS with a range of injuries as a result of running. There reasons for this are wide and variable, ranging from poor technique, through […]

How restorative yoga can Help relieve Stress, By Beatriz Davila With the fast-paced lifestyle that we all live and the many demands that we face every day, our bodies and minds are challenged a modern problem and dis-ease called: stress. Regardless of the trigger, stress is often accompanied by negative effects on the body. Such […]

Yoga is an ancient practice designed to build strength and awareness bringing together the mind and body. It includes breathing exercises, meditation and asanas or poses that stretch and flex a variety of muscle groups. These asanas are used to encourage relaxation and reduce stress. Besides being a way of life, it is also considered […]

Bass Strait, home of the roaring forties, on a bad day one of the most challenging and dangerous bodies of water in the world. In 1998 six sailors lost their lives in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race due to heavy seas and gale force winds. But on a good day, it is beautiful and […]