Author Archives: Brad McIntosh

‘Quick’ Treatment of Low Back Pain

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Brad McIntosh

Low back pain sufferers find relief from early physio treatment Low back pain affects up to 80% of people at some point in their lives. Pain can range from a short-term dull ache to recurring chronic pain. A recent study … Continue reading →

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Life Matters interview with Stuart Baptist

Posted on July 21, 2011 by Brad McIntosh

Have a listen to Stuart discussing the role of physiotherapy in Men’s Health issues with Richard Aedy on Life Matters. Life Matters Interview on Men’s Health Physiotherapy

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Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Brad McIntosh

With SSOP just being named the official Blackmores physiotherapists for the Sydney Running Festival, I thought it a good time to post on one of the most common running injuries – the ‘dreaded’ ITB Friction Syndrome! ITBFS is certainly the … Continue reading →

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Stop the leak – pelvic floor exercises, done right, make all the difference

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Brad McIntosh

I’ll be attaching a series of videos in the next few weeks on the issue of the male pelvic floor. Stuart’s research results in this area are absolutely fascinating and I continue to be amazed at how big an impact … Continue reading →

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Running injuries – preparing for your next event

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Brad McIntosh

The key to avoiding overuse running injuries With all the marketing hype around, you might be forgiven for thinking that footwear is the key to preventing running injuries. Especially now, with most runners at least aware of the ‘barefoot’ craze, … Continue reading →

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