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Odin Physiotherapy Physiotherapist in Mackay, Queensland. Physiotherapy, massage and combined manual therapy and exerci Dedicated to a science based holistic treatment.

Physiotherapist who uses evidence based treatments but also considers the person behind the injury/pain.

Training in knee sleeves? Ask yourself this first 🦵Not "Can I wear them?" but "Why am I wearing them?"Knee sleeves can g...
13/10/2026

Training in knee sleeves? Ask yourself this first 🦵

Not "Can I wear them?" but "Why am I wearing them?"

Knee sleeves can give you compression, warmth and confidence for squats, running, lifting and sport. đź’Ş

But they:
❌ Don't fix the underlying cause of knee pain
❌ Shouldn't be used to push through painful squats or runs
❌ Don't replace strength work, gradual loading and recovery

And you don't need to wear them all session. Some people only use them for heavy sets, intervals or exercises that irritate the knee.

⚠️ Stop or modify your session if you get sudden sharp pain, significant swelling, giving way, locking, numbness or tingling.

A sleeve is a tool, not the training plan.

👉 Read the full article https://odinphysio.com.au/blog/f/training-with-knee-sleeves

Will a brace weaken your muscles? 🦵It's one of the most common questions we hear, and the answer is no. Muscles weaken f...
06/10/2026

Will a brace weaken your muscles? 🦵

It's one of the most common questions we hear, and the answer is no. Muscles weaken from disuse, not from support.

Here's what's actually true:

âś… Braces don't "switch off" your muscles. Many supports improve proprioception, coordination and confidence in movement.

âś… You won't become dependent on one if you're doing your rehab alongside it.

âś… Compression sleeves can't stabilise a joint, but they can ease swelling, soreness and discomfort.

âś… Even elite athletes use braces and sleeves as smart load management.

The key is pairing your support with a structured strength plan so you can move with less pain and more confidence. đź’Ş

⚠️ If you have numbness, tingling, worsening swelling, severe pain or can't bear weight, stop and see a physiotherapist or doctor.

👉 Read the full article https://odinphysio.com.au/shop/f/do-braces-weaken-muscles-myths-about-supports-explained

Knee sleeve? Knee brace? Ankle support?They might all sit in the same section of the sports store, but they’re not desig...
03/09/2026

Knee sleeve? Knee brace? Ankle support?

They might all sit in the same section of the sports store, but they’re not designed to do exactly the same thing.

And choosing the one that looks like it provides the most support isn’t necessarily the answer either.

The right option depends on what you’re using it for, how much support you’re looking for, the activity you’re doing and, importantly, how it fits.

Our latest buyer’s guide breaks down the differences to help make choosing the right support a little less confusing.

Read Knee Sleeve vs Brace vs Ankle Support: Your 2026 Buyer’s Guide on the Odin Physiotherapy website.

https://odinphysio.com.au/blog/f/knee-sleeve-vs-brace-vs-ankle-support-your-2026-buyers-guide

They all provide support, but they’re not interchangeable.A knee sleeve, knee brace and ankle support are designed diffe...
31/08/2026

They all provide support, but they’re not interchangeable.

A knee sleeve, knee brace and ankle support are designed differently and can suit very different situations.

So how do you know which one to choose?

Rather than buying whatever looks strongest or copying what someone else at the gym is wearing, it helps to understand what each type of support is actually designed to do.

We break down the differences in our latest guide.

Knee Sleeve vs Brace vs Ankle Support: Your 2026 Buyer’s Guide

Read the full article on the Odin Physiotherapy website.

https://odinphysio.com.au/blog/f/knee-sleeve-vs-brace-vs-ankle-support-your-2026-buyers-guide

Training for the Sarina Beach Run?Whether you’re tackling the 5 km, 10 km or half marathon, the last thing you want in t...
27/08/2026

Training for the Sarina Beach Run?

Whether you’re tackling the 5 km, 10 km or half marathon, the last thing you want in the lead-up to race day is a sore knee or ankle slowing you down.

A few niggles after training can be easy to brush off, especially when you’ve got a goal you’re working towards. But simply pushing through and hoping for the best isn’t always the answer.

Our latest article covers practical tips to help you prepare for the event, look after your knees and ankles and know when it might be time to get that pain checked.

Running Sarina Beach this September?

Read Knee & Ankle Pain: Essential Tips for the Sarina Beach Run 2026 on the Odin Physiotherapy website.
https://odinphysio.com.au/shop/f/knee-ankle-pain-essential-tips-for-the-sarina-beach-run-2026

Sarina Beach Run is getting closer.How are your knees and ankles feeling?If you’ve noticed pain, stiffness or a niggle c...
24/08/2026

Sarina Beach Run is getting closer.

How are your knees and ankles feeling?

If you’ve noticed pain, stiffness or a niggle creeping in as your training increases, now is the time to pay attention to it, not the night before the race.

From managing your training load to preparing for a different running surface and knowing when pain needs to be assessed, a little preparation can make a big difference to how you approach race day.

We’ve put together our essential tips for anyone preparing for the Sarina Beach Run 2026.

Read the full article on the Odin Physiotherapy website.
https://odinphysio.com.au/shop/f/knee-ankle-pain-essential-tips-for-the-sarina-beach-run-2026

Do knee sleeves actually help, or are they just another piece of gym gear?There is research behind them, but understandi...
20/08/2026

Do knee sleeves actually help, or are they just another piece of gym gear?

There is research behind them, but understanding what a knee sleeve actually does is important.

Compression, swelling, circulation and proprioception can all come into the picture, but that doesn’t mean every type of knee support is designed to do the same job.

We’ve broken down the research in our latest article so you can make a more informed decision about whether a knee sleeve might be right for you.

Read Do Knee Sleeves Really Work? Here’s What the Research Shows on the Odin Physiotherapy website.

https://odinphysio.com.au/blog/f/do-knee-sleeves-really-work-here%E2%80%99s-what-the-research-shows

You see knee sleeves everywhere.At the gym. Running. Playing sport. During rehab.But do they actually do anything?Resear...
17/08/2026

You see knee sleeves everywhere.

At the gym. Running. Playing sport. During rehab.

But do they actually do anything?

Research suggests knee sleeves can provide some genuine benefits, including compression and improved proprioception, which is your body’s awareness of the position and movement of the joint.

But choosing knee support shouldn’t simply come down to grabbing whatever you see someone else wearing.

So, what can a knee sleeve actually help with, and when might you need something different?

We break it down in our article.

Read: Do Knee Sleeves Really Work? Here’s What the Research Shows

Visit the Odin Physiotherapy website to read the full article.
https://odinphysio.com.au/blog/f/do-knee-sleeves-really-work-here%E2%80%99s-what-the-research-shows

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