Elite Health and Performance

Elite Health and Performance Elite Health and Performance is an allied health hub specialising in sports injury management

10/06/2026

Not all muscle release techniques are created equal - and some aren't worth your time or money at all.

I'm ranking the most popular ones from worst to best so you know exactly what to ask for and what to avoid next time you book a treatment.

Watch to find out which one comes out on top.

09/06/2026

Constantly tight and achy by the end of the day? It's probably not just your posture.

Most people assume it's because they're sitting badly. But what's usually happening is that poor movement habits and prolonged positions are overloading certain muscles while others switch off completely.

That's when you start noticing the neck tension. The shoulder tightness. The lower back that never quite loosens up. The hips that always feel stiff no matter what you do.

Here we're using active release technique, dry needling and scraping to reduce tension through the overloaded muscles and get the body moving properly again.

Because fixing your posture isn't about forcing yourself to sit perfectly. It's about giving your body the capacity to actually handle the positions you spend the most time in.

📲 Book in via the link in bio and let's get it sorted properly.

02/06/2026

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If your shoulder pain isn’t getting better, this is what you’re missing.

Active Release Technique works into the tissue while it stretches, breaking up adhesions and restoring movement. Dry needling gets into the deeper layers, improving blood flow and releasing the muscles that have been locked up for months.

Book online today!

CrossFit places huge demands on the body.High volume, repeated overhead work, heavy lifting under fatigue, running, jump...
31/05/2026

CrossFit places huge demands on the body.
High volume, repeated overhead work, heavy lifting under fatigue, running, jumping, gymnastics, and barbell cycling all place stress on different tissues in different ways.
The interesting part is that most injuries we see in CrossFit athletes are not “acute injuries.”
They’re usually overload problems that build up over time.
A few of the most common:
1️⃣ Shoulder impingement
Usually from repeated overhead volume combined with poor scapular control or reduced thoracic extension. Common in kipping movements, snatches, and handstand work.
2️⃣ Lumbar disc herniation
Often linked to fatigue changing movement strategy. As athletes tire, they lose hip contribution and overuse the lumbar spine during hinging and barbell cycling.
3️⃣ Anterior hip pain
Deep squatting, catching cleans, and repeated hip flexion under load can create compression at the front of the hip, especially when pelvic control is poor.
4️⃣ Achilles tendinopathy or tears
Very common with running and double unders. Tendons usually flare when training volume increases faster than the tissue can adapt.
5️⃣ Wrist pain
Typically shows up in front rack positions, handstands, or gymnastics work when mobility and load tolerance aren’t there yet.
6️⃣ Anterior knee pain
Usually related to high tendon and patellofemoral loading from squats, lunges, box jumps, and volume accumulation.

The important thing is that most of these injuries are very manageable when caught early.

Treatment is not just about reducing pain.
It’s about improving movement quality, restoring tissue capacity, and making sure the body can tolerate the demands of the sport long term.

Here are my go to stretches and mobilisations to improve calf tightness and Dorsi flexion range of motionHolds for 45 se...
27/05/2026

Here are my go to stretches and mobilisations to improve calf tightness and Dorsi flexion range of motion
Holds for 45 seconds is ideal minimum 3 sets

26/05/2026

Spent the weekend at Torian Pro treating some seriously impressive athletes and helping keep bodies moving through a brutal competition weekend.

From shoulders getting smashed from kipping and overhead work, to hips, backs and knees copping it from heavy lifting and conditioning sessions. CrossFit is hard on the body when training volume gets high.

This is exactly what our team works with every day in clinic.

If you’re dealing with pain, stiffness, niggles that won’t go away or an injury that’s stopping you training properly, our physios and chiros are here to help.

19/05/2026

If you get pain around your SIJ or deep through the lower back and glute, this structure is often involved.

This is the iliolumbar ligament. It helps stabilise the junction between the lumbar spine and pelvis, especially during bending, lifting, and rotation.

When it becomes overloaded or irritated, people often feel a deep ache around the SIJ, tightness through the lower back, or pain that keeps flaring up with training or sitting.

Here we’re using active release technique to reduce tension through the surrounding tissue and improve movement through the area.

This can help settle irritation and reduce that constant feeling of tightness or compression through the lower back.

If your SIJ or lower back pain keeps coming back, book in and let’s get it sorted properly.

18/05/2026

Rotator cuff pain is one of the most common shoulder injuries we see in clinic.

A lot of people notice it when reaching overhead, sleeping on their side, lifting weights, or even putting on a shirt.

The rotator cuff’s job is to stabilise the shoulder and keep the joint centred during movement. When these muscles become overloaded or fatigued, the shoulder starts to lose control and other structures begin taking more stress.

That’s when pain starts building.

Treatment is not just about reducing pain. We’re improving movement through the shoulder, reducing overload through the surrounding muscles, and rebuilding strength and control so the joint can tolerate load properly again.

Most shoulder pain responds really well when treated early.

If your shoulder keeps bothering you, book in and let’s get it sorted properly.

14/05/2026

Need a solid bench press warm up?
Try these next time it’s chest day and feel how much more engaged and stable your shoulders are

12/05/2026

Front of the knee feeling stiff, tight, or irritated?

Dry needling can help reduce muscle tension around the knee, improve movement, and settle down overloaded tissue that’s contributing to pain.

A lot of anterior knee pain is driven by load, movement quality, and muscle overload, not just “wear and tear”

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