Contact details
Active Bodies Physiotherapy
43 Carrington Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8231 2983
Contact details
Active Bodies Physiotherapy
43 Carrington Street
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8231 2983
Full team of physio's!
We have same day appointments available. Just call us for some help!
Physiotherapy Today
- What is physiotherapy
- Why people see us
- Arthritic complaints
- Asthma
- Back problems
- Cardiovascular disease
- Core stability
- Diabetes
- Ergonomic consulting
- Fibromyalgia
- Flexibility
- Incontinence
- Injury prevention
- Joint injuries
- Lymphedema
- Motor vehicle accident rehabilitation
- Multiple sclerosis
- Musculoskeletal conditions
- Neck pain and headaches
- Neurological problems
- Nutrition
- Occupational rehabilitation
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pediatrics
- Post fracture rehabilitation
- Post operative rehabilitation
- Posture correction
- Pregnancy
- Sciatica
- Scoliosis
- Sports psychology
- Stroke rehabilitation
- Tingling or numbness
- Whiplash
- Common injuries
- Achilles tendon injuries
- Ankle sprains
- ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injuries
- Back pain
- Calf strains
- Compartment syndrome
- Disc prolapse
- Foot injuries
- Fractured clavicle
- Fractured ribs
- Groin injuries
- Hamstring strain
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Iliotibial band injuries
- Knee injuries
- Kneecap pain
- Lumbar spine injuries
- Metatarsalgia
- Muscular injuries
- Overtraining injuries
- Plantar fascitis injuries
- Quadriceps injuries
- Runner's knee (iliotibial band friction) syndrome
- Shin splints
- Shoulder injuries
- Snapping hip injury
- Soft tissue injury
- Spinal cord injury
- Sports hernia
- Strains and sprains
- Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow
- Thoracic injuries
- Sports related injuries
- Athletics injuries
- Aussie rules football injuries
- Basketball injuries
- Cricket injuries
- Cycling injuries
- Endurance sports injuries
- Field hockey injuries
- Golf injuries
- Martial arts injuries
- Mountain biking injuries
- Netball injuries
- Rowing injuries
- Rugby injuries
- Running injuries
- Skiing injuries
- Snowboarding injuries
- Soccer injuries
- Squash injuries
- Surfing injuries
- Swimming injuries
- Tennis injuries
- Volleyball injuries
- Weight training injuries
- Wrestling injuries
- Yoga injuries
- Treatments
Healthy Living
- Getting well
- Drink more water
- Ask questions for better results
- Stop smoking
- Rotator cuff injury treatment options
- To rest or rehabilitate
- Total and partial knee replacements
- Rest alone may not heal a sprained ankle
- Frozen shoulder home program tips
- Sprained ankle and ice
- Ruptured Achilles tendon
- Reducing stress naturally
- Management of non-specific back pain
- Knee manipulation
- Exercising with a knee replacement
- Healing shoulder impingement
- Pain management
- Gait analysis
- Return to exercise after having a baby
- Overcoming shin splints
- Posture and frozen shoulder exercise
- ACL rehab for active adults
- Rotator cuff exercises for reducing pain
- Physiotherapy exercises for muscle injuries
- Knee pain and exercise
- RICE: immediate action following an injury
- Preparing for a knee replacement
- Physiotherapy for children
- Staying well
- Good nutrition part 1
- Getting good sleep
- Stay smart about your spine
- Low impact exercise
- Tips for keeping in shape
- Motivation to exercise
- Training the rotator cuffs for injury prevention
- Yoga and soft martial arts
- Look after your knees
- Lowering high blood pressure
- Keeping lower back pain at bay
- Ten lifestyle changes for better health
- Increase daily energy level
- Proper hydration
- Importance of exercise in the anti-aging process
- Swimming for fitness
- Avoiding total hip surgery
- Prescribed exercises; stick to the plan
- Walking; simple yet effective exercise
- Preventing falls
- Avoid taking medication
- Healthy body, healthy mind
- Soft tissue injury prevention
- Exercises you can do in the office
- Back to basics
- Benefits of physiotherapy after cardiac surgery
- Exercising during travel
- Exercising in cold weather
- Exercise and fitness
- Stretching to improve flexibility
- Rules of gym etiquette
- Proper form in weight training
- Return to sports after knee replacement
- Prepare for a hiking weekend
- Over-training injuries
- Indoor climbing
- The importance of stretching
- Exercising through injury, the right way
- Sports and physiotherapy - like horse and carriage
- Join a bootcamp
- Exercise with arthritis
- Strength training mistakes
- Prepare for your first half-marathon
- Cheating in exercise
- Preventing sport related injuries
- The aging athlete
- Exercising with a knee replacement
- Active isolated stretching
- Football injuries
- Fitness for children
- Fitness for seniors
- Core strength development for performance
- Improving fitness while injured
- General articles
- Treadmill motivation
- Breathe right
- Too much fun to be exercise
- Weight loss - avoid the fads
- Types of rehabilitation
- Selecting a fitness centre/gym
- Teenagers and healthy eating
- Get your kid off the couch
- Selecting a personal trainer
- Naturally boost your metabolism
- Introducing your child to sport
- Introduction to yoga
- Jogging strollers
- Diet-friendly barbecues
- Selecting a treadmill
- Personal trainer or not?
- Exercise to reduce cigarette craving
- Selecting ski boots
- Your child's feet and legs
- Your infant's feet and legs
- Managing headaches
- Scar tissue and muscle adhesions
- Selecting the correct footwear for the job
- Physiotherapy and mental health
- Watch your posture: computer use
- Neck pain headaches
- Selecting a physiotherapist
- Member requested
- Poor posture problems
- Playing through runner s knee pain
- Introducing a child to competitive sports
- Dull pain in and around knee
- Incorporating exercise in a busy schedule
- Weak thumb
- Do you really need a custom brace
- No pain no gain?
- Obesity - back problems and other injuries
- Nintendo Wii real exercise or fad
- Back pain physio or chiro
- The morning workout
- Tight foot arch
- Sports drinks
- Clicking knee
- Exercise at home ab machines
- Exercising in a busy schedule
- Backpacks and school children
- Depression and anxiety
- TBI in children
- Freedom from fibromyalgia
- Physiotherapy before and after childbirth
- Gardening safely
- Detox diets
Patient testimonials
“ I find Gerard to be highly skilled and competent in the rare art of blending traditional with complementary therapies. I have also appreciated his open and transparent approach as he will guide you... ”
- G.S
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Business hours
| Mon | 8am - 7.30pm |
| Tue | 8am - 6.30pm |
| Wed | 8am - 6.30pm |
| Thu | 8am - 6.30pm |
| Fri | 8am - 6.30pm |
| Sat | 9am - 12noon |
| Sun | Closed |
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Preventing sport related injuries
Sport and injury seem to go hand in hand, more so for some sports than others. However, there are some measures that can be taken to minimise the risks of injury.
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We do not warrant or represent that the information in this site is free from errors or omissions or is suitable for your intended use. We recommend that you seek individual advice before acting on any information in this site. We have made every effort to ensure that the information on our website is correct at the time of publication but recommend that you exercise your own skill and care with respect to its use. If you wish to purchase our services, please do not rely solely on the information in this website.
We do not warrant or represent that the information in this site is free from errors or omissions or is suitable for your intended use. We recommend that you seek individual advice before acting on any information in this site. We have made every effort to ensure that the information on our website is correct at the time of publication but recommend that you exercise your own skill and care with respect to its use. If you wish to purchase our services, please do not rely solely on the information in this website.
(08) 8231 2983