Seddon Physiotherapy

07/07/2026

Peony is taking appointments from next week in our clinic.

Conditions Peony sees:

- Conservative management of pelvic floor conditions
- Bladder and bowel health
- Prenatal and Postpartum care of women including musculoskeletal conditions associated with pregnancy and childbirth
- Conditions associated with breastfeeding including Mastitis and Engorgement
- Pelvic pain
- Health optimisation post menopause
- Back and neck pain

To book an appointment call 0466 180 746 or visit seddonphysio.com

26/06/2026

25/06/2026

We welcome Peony to our clinic who specialises in pelvic floor and continence management.

Services coming soon to Seddon Physiotherapy in July will include…

- Conservative management of pelvic floor conditions
- Bladder and bowel health
- Prenatal and Postpartum care of women including musculoskeletal conditions associated with pregnancy and childbirth
- Conditions associated with breastfeeding including Mastitis and - Engorgement
- Pelvic pain
- Health optimisation post menopause

To book an appointment call 0466 180 746 or book online at seddonphysio.com

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03/04/2026

Happy Easter from the Seddon Physio Team

01/04/2026

Calf rehab
3️⃣ Return to Training

✔ Introduce plyometrics

Exercises:

A-walks / B-walks

Skipping drills

4️⃣ Return to Sport

✔ Speed + agility

Exercises:
- A-skips / B-skips

- Sprint drills

- Change of direction

5️⃣ Return to Performance

✔ Full intensity

Exercises:
- Max sprinting

- Cutting + lateral runs

- Reactive jumps (pogos)

6️⃣ Prevent Re-injury

✔ Keep training smart

Focus on:
- Calf strength
- Foot strength
- Ankle mobility

👉 Stay ahead of injury

🧠 Don’t just get back…
GET BACK STRONGER

📍 Book with our physio team
✔ Individual rehab plans
✔ Reduce re-injury risk

Need a physio in Yarraville, Seddon, Kingsville, Spotswood or Footscray? We'll help you get back to doing the things you love sooner. Book Today!

31/03/2026

Stages of Rehab:

Stage One: Protect + Heal

1️⃣ Protect & Heal

✔ Restore walking
✔ Reduce pain
✔ Start isometrics

Example: Isometric calf holds:

Barbell heel raise squat

Strength:
2️⃣ Strength & Function

✔ Build strength + endurance

Exercises:

Heavy calf raises (seated/standing)

Sled pushes

Reverse step-down

27/03/2026

How Common:

📊 Calf strains are TOP 3–4 injuries in AFL

1.3–3.7 injuries per team/season

Soleus = most commonly injured (73–85%)

Avg. return: 23 days

⚠️ Re-injury rate = 13–16%

Why They Occur:

🚨 Why calf injuries come back:

❌ Pain disappears quickly
❌ Players return too early
❌ Rehab isn’t progressed properly

⚠️ Are you at risk?
- Previous calf injury
- Fatigue / high training load
- Poor strength
- Age
- Footwear
- Poor movement mechanics

Why rehab matters:
🚫 Skipping rehab = BIG mistake

Pain ≠ healed muscle

Re-injuries take LONGER

You miss more games

✅ Rehab properly = stronger + faster return

26/03/2026

Calf Strains in AFL
Why they keep coming back (and how to fix it)

Function of Calf:
⚙️ The calf = POWER + CONTROL

Handles up to 16x bodyweight when sprinting!

Drives sprinting & jumping

Assist in Acceleration & deceleration

Controls landing + direction change

👉 Critical for AFL performance

26/02/2026

Allied health rooms for rent at Seddon Physiotherapy. Located in between Seddon and Yarraville.

$100 per day plus GST

Mondays available for Psychology (Share room with 2 other psychologists).

Also looking for a Women's health Physiotherapist for a few days a week. Will be joining 2 other Physios.

Send enquires to [email protected]