Caleb McInnes: Podiatrist & Athlete | Public figure
Caleb McInnes: Podiatrist & Athlete
Phone: +61 3 8202 5330
Address: Suite 4 /19 Lacey St 3136
Website: http://www.thrivesportsmed.com.au/
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25.01.2022 YUMMO!! . Home made #vegan #vanilla ice cream ready for the freezer! Hope it sets before dessert time . Not sure I can wait till tomorrow
25.01.2022 ** FREE WEBINAR - Running in Pain ** Tue 6th Oct, 7:30pm Sign up link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/8455752801823280910... Runners and athletes want to keep running. Understandable, but there are times where it's ok to keep running and times to stop. In the FREE Webinar, Sports Podiatrist and Director of @thrivesportsmed will talk about: - Why we run in pain - What is ok and what is too much - Should I stop? - What can I do if I have to stop & more.... Tag & share with friends you think may benefit and see you online for this FREE event. .... .... .... .... #thrive #unlockyourpotential
23.01.2022 Being symptom free shouldn't mark the end of you're rehab. Past injury is the biggest predictor if future injury yet it is so common that people will seek advice, get a diagnosis and start their rebab BUT a large proportion of people STOP rehab once symptom free ...... Rehab should contiune well beyond the cessation of symptoms. It should continue the point (and beyond) where you enhance your capacity beyond what it was prior to injury & making you better athlete with enhanced performance
22.01.2022 90min interval sets on the trainer are #tough but the benefits outweigh the downfalls. Training with mates from home helps but can't wait to be able to get back out on the road again. Happy to wait till #magpie season is over though Add a 10min run off the bike and legs =
21.01.2022 LISTEN to your BODY .... .... .... Fatigued today...just haven't fully recovered from big km's on @nhpcycle4change Sticking to you're planned program is often important but there is also scope to deviate from it. Technology is great & can tell us alot but IMO there is nothing like our inbuilt computer to let us know how we feel. ... The blue bar graph in the image was supposed to be my session today BUT I just couldn't push. So I ajusted it to what felt right and didn't smash myself (yellow line). Yes it's a bit erratic in the 2nd interval as I had to adjust the power and get it right. There is a time and place to push through some fatigue but my message today is as i've said before, learn to listen to you're body it's smart. Rest or recover if you need to, that's how you absorb and adapt to the stress/loads applied. #thrive #unlockyourpotential #listen #adapt
21.01.2022 The internet (eg google) has lots of information on injury diagnosis, treatment and management. ... #Repost @thrivesportsmed The problem with following this in many cases is that it's very generic advice and NOT always specific to peoples individual needs. ... Health care practitioners frequently see people who self-diagnose based on the internet. Alot of the time people are correct with the title of their injury, but sometimes they aren't. Symptoms can be similar for a whole host of injuries It is not uncommon that treatment advice on the internet addresses symptoms but often forgets to mention how to address the cause of problems. The cause in many cases is not where the symptoms are!! Get niggles looked at and get a definitive diagnosis and treatment plan that addresses the causes of your injury! Addressing the causes will make you stronger and reduce the likely hood of reoccurrance!
21.01.2022 ?? How do you lace ?? .................. There are heaps of different was to unload and secure the foot through different lacing techniques...here's one I was showing a patient via #telehealth the other day. While it does replace the need for having a shoe with the right toe box shape/width, skipping that first eyelet is a great way to reduce medial/lateral compression though the forefoot for things like #neuromas & #bursitis . I often also use this one to reduce pr...essure around the big to joint as it was used in this situation. I'll post some more lacing techniques for different things in the next few days. Tag a mate with a foot problem & for more health, injury, rehab and performance enhancement tips follow @calebmcinnes_podiatrist & @thrivesportsmed
21.01.2022 Patience - Part 2 .......... Today we talk about patience in recovery If you didn't see part 1 check back through my page to a few posts ago....... I see pretty much everyday in the clinic @thrivesportsmed where people are injured &/or are recovering from injury. They have deloaded, been doing their exercises and start feeling better. This is great but it is also a time where most need to exercise patience and discipline. While the fact you are feeling better, getting stronger wanting to do more is great you are often still at risk. Many go and do too much for their capacity at this point in your recovery and often go backwards (not always back to where they were) or get sore again. This commonly results in a yo yo effect...get better, go backwards, get better go backward and delays you full recovery. When returning from injury be #patient often erring on the side of caution and taking a few extra days or working on things a little longer can result in a smoother and faster return to your choosen activity. Tag a mate who this might apply to & reach out if you need help or guidance on your road to recovery, or enhancing your performance. #thrive #unlockyourpotential
21.01.2022 Thanks for all the Birthday love everyone!
20.01.2022 Ripper morning for a spin in the hills...64km in the bank with mates! Short sleeves for the first time in a while
17.01.2022 Santa bought the goods!
16.01.2022 Great to have @thrivesportsmed support local events. Maroondah night as part of the @maroondahcitycouncil #activemaroondah is just one of many clubs/events we support.
16.01.2022 Monday starter! 10km of fun 5km from home. Loving having more light & warmth in the mornings! ..... #thrive #unlockyourpotential #thrivesportsmed #titanperformancegroup #wizzbikes #zone3aus #iracezone3 #ridewizz #vfuelaustralia #enduranceedge #vfuelme #asftri #triathlon #triathlon #tri365 #duathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run #runner #running #traintorace #trilye #triathlomtraining #recovery #infraredsauna #recoverypump #performance #triathletepodiatrist
14.01.2022 Another good session on the #bike at Kew Boulevard with the @asftri crew & the new @yarratri hats from @bocogear look great
14.01.2022 Love my #custom @thrivesportsmed #kit thanks to @titanperformancegroup Need custom clothing: Cycling Running Triathlon... swimming + @zone3australia & more hit them up...No minimums, good pricing and great quality See more
14.01.2022 Struggle Street today for Race #2 of the @tri_victoria virtual series. Avg of 30watts down on the last race and Regan disconnected me mid race ...Still a solid Saturday training session avg 42.7km/hr + a good run off the bike Good riding by the rest of the group and the @yarratri crew
13.01.2022 Good session this morning with @asftri while the hot air balloons landed on the oval. #runbikerun with a little bit of pace for the first 5min off the bike. First time back on the @wizzbikes #T2 #TT for a while after a visit to @fuelcycleservice
13.01.2022 DOMING or SHORT FOOT ..... A great exercise for activating and strengthening the muscles of the fooot. BUT not just the foot...When standing it also also activates the whole deep front line which connects foot to core. spread toes and plug the tips of the toes into the floor...don't grip or scruntch toes... lift arch to shorten the distance between the big toe and heel...again not clawing of toes 2-5. It not a big movement. keep the knee slightly knee bent To get the core integration, stand and do this....the leg with rotate slightly but remember a soft slightly bent knee. For some this will be hard but practice and you'll get it. a mate with foot &/or lower limb issues.
12.01.2022 When prescribing a custom orthoses from @footwork_podiatric_laboratory there are almost endless options that can be incorporated into the prescription. Here is just a small example of what can asked for: From - Angle... - Arch Contour - Material (EVA, PA 11, - 3D printing - Intrinsic & Extrinsic posts - Padding and materials - Covers and materials & - Colour selection - and asking for anything else I want to customise it to your needs... For unloading and altering tissue stress through orthotic therapy when it's needed, these guys are the best
09.01.2022 ** TENDON TUESDAY ** .... .... .... It is well known that tendons respond to load and to add to that slow heavy loads when ready. Running puts huge forces on the calf and achilles, forces way above body weight so we need to train the tendon to adapt and tolerate these loads but while 'strength' is really important we also need to consider the 'rate of loading'... You might be at a point where you can tolerate loads well above body weight slowly. This is great ...BUT can you tolerate them when they are applied more rapidly, for example when running and jumping. Bunny Hops (video 1) distribute the load more evenly across both legs/tendons with a invreased loading rate Hoping (video 2 in comments) increases the load at that higher rate and is a simple progression on the pathway to return to running from achilles injury. I will often use both of these at some point during achilles rehab to both load / force rate of loading Tag a mate with Achilles issues but rember before trying these make sure they are appropriate level(s) of load for you on your Journey! #thrive #unlockyourpotential
09.01.2022 TASMANIA 2022 .... .... .... .... Launceston to Hobart via the east coast. Our first point to point adventure since our first event in 2016.... Registration opens very soon. Only 30 rider spots available. Who's in? We can't wait!
07.01.2022 Poasibly the best corner in the #yarravalley @stesmi67_glutenous_maximus i'm reakon will agree. Custom @thrivesportsmed kit from @titanperformancegroup looks even better with this backdrop . . .... @titanperformancegroup @vfuelaustralia @enduranceedgeau @zone3australia @wizzbikes @nhpcycle4change #thrive #unlockyourpotential #thrivesportsmed #titanperformancegroup #wizzbikes #zone3aus #iracezone3 #ridewizz #vfuelaustralia #enduranceedge #vfuelme #asftri #triathlon #triathlon #tri365 #duathlon #swimbikerun #swim #bike #run #runner #running #trilyfe #triathlontraining #recovery #recoverypump #performance See more
07.01.2022 Morning roll with some of the 2021 @nhpcycle4change riders... Ripper views out in the #yarravalley this morning! Rolling with the crew
06.01.2022 ** MOBILITY ** .... .... .... Lacking #mobility in key areas will lead to a shift in load to a joint above or below the joint lacking mobility. This means there is extra stress on that area that 'could' lead to problems. For some mobility isn't a issue, infact for some to much could lead to problems and they need to work more on strength and stability. ... I would however say most people I see have areas where their mobility could be improved. Common areas in #runners, #cyclists & #triathletes include the ankle foot hips & thoracic spine Let's take the ankle for example... Lacking dorsiflexion or the ability to close the angle between the top of the foot and shin (bring knee over the foot) results in compensation at the mid foot (arch dropping) & at the knee (knee deviating inward) as the body tries to take the least path of resistance and we try to move around the ankle that doesn't move sufficiently. Something i've always struggled with is #mobility , particularly hip & thoracic mobility. Over the last few months in #lockdown it is soemthing I have worked on alot (doing @lesmillsondemand #bodybalance with Belinda) & have noticed improvements gradually over this time. It's also helping my riding and running. I still have work to do in these areas and it will be ongoing but seeing results is great! The pics are by no means perfect positions (what's perfect anyway) but they are better than where I was 6 weeks agon, so is my #stability & I am enjoying this and the time with Belinda doing it What areas do you need to work on mobility wise? #thrive #unlockyourpotential #yoga #strength #barefoottraining #naboso #podiatrist #performance #lesmills #podiatry #recovery #rehab #run #runner #triathlete #triathlon #duathlon #marathon #runner #trailrunner #gettinggains #enhancingperformance #workingonthings
06.01.2022 ** STABILITY ** ... ... How stable are you? Something I test for when assessing almost every problem that comes through the door. ... Why? Beacuse it is so important for so many things. It is the foundation through which POWER FORCE & RESISTANCE are generated. We need it in multiple areas and in many cases we need to be able to stabilise fast. It is not uncommon that runners and those who participate in running based sports struggle with what seems like a simple exercise...balancing on a single leg when standing still. They often then wonder why until it is explained why could be contributing to being injured or having a niggle. If you struggle to do it standing still when you often aren't thinking about much else, then how do you expect to be able to do it at pace when you often have multiple things to concentate on and you have to stabilse fast. Over the coming week (maybe 2) I will post some of my favourite foot, and ankle and stability exercises for you to give a go. It won't be a comprehensive list but for some they will be easy for others new and for some very challenging. Give them a shot and let me know how you go! tag a mate who needs to work on their stability & foot health.
05.01.2022 *** RESTRICTIONS EASING for ALLIED HEALTH *** As of the 28th September restrictions on our Physiotherapy and Podiatry services @thrivesportsmed will be eased. While this still doesn't allow us to see everyone and everything it does allow more scope for us to help more people who need it. From Monday we are no longer restricted to just emergencies. Our Scope has been extended to include seeing those who meet the following criteria:... * Increase in pain * Deterioration in functional independence * Assessment and diagnosis for people whose care has been delayed during stage 4 restrictions * Pre-operative or post-operative surgery care Where delays to treatment could result in pain, increased frequency of treatment, specialist input or substantial increase in recovery time. We have had a number of enquiries about Running Assessments & Bike Fits however unfortunately these still won't be available. If you want one of these please contact us and we can put you on the wait list, then contact you when they are allowed to resume. ONLINE BOOKING is again live on the website! To help us during this time, it would be great if when booking online you could please write a brief note as to your problem. Please note we may need to contact you to clarify eligibility to attend face to face. Thank you for your understanding and if you are uncertain about whether you can be seen please call the clinic or chat to us via the website or Facebook. The #THRIVE Team
05.01.2022 New toys arrived for the gym today! This gym is almost fully fitted out now...only a couple things on order to arrive. #unlockyourpotential through: recoverying from injury enhancing your peformance & recovering in the recovery lounge ... Covering all bases in one place @thrivesportsmed #repost See more
03.01.2022 TOE PUSH DOWNS #Repost @thrivesportsmed A another simple at home exercise to help activate and strengthen the foot and get that big toe (hallux) working so we can use it effectively during propulsion. Some will find it harder than others. ... Key points .... wrap a piece of theraband around the big toe and pull up on it so the big to lifts. Resiatance determined by what you can control. Keep the other toes (2-5) plugged into the ground without clawing, scruntching or gripping. Push the big toe back to the floor against the resistance of the band and control it back to the starting point. Do 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps and when easy increase the strength of the band. Need help with a injuries, aches, pains or niggles? Reach out we'd love to be able to help you out. #thrive #unlockyourpotential #thrivesportsmed #sportsmedicine #myotherapy #myotherapist #massage #physiotherapy #sportsphysio #podiatry #sportspodiatry #runner #shoes #marathon #halfmarathon #ironman #halfironman #triathlon #triathlete #running #hallux #bigtoe #stringfeet #recovery #performance #swimbikerun #trailrunner #movement #barefoot
03.01.2022 I'm all ears ... ... ... ... ... Did you know that the majority of patients are interuppted less than 11sec into telling their story? I'm sure I was guilty of this in the earlier years of my career, but now I recognise listening is such an important part of the consult and a big part of why I do longer initial consults.... Listening to the patients story is essential...in fact in most cases they tell me the diagnosis. It is then that as the practitioner I put the pieces of the puzzle together by: - listening to the story - asking questions based on the story to obtain any further information needed - selecting appropriate tests to perform which then confirm the diagnosis so we can educate and put in place an a treatment plan. The practitioners skill lies in the ability to listen; use the relevant infomation; select the right tests (& interpret them correctlt) to then put the right plan in place. Has your practitioner listened to your story...??
02.01.2022 NERVES - small vs LARGE .... .... .... .... Did you know you have different types of nerves that detect different things at different speeds and this effects how we respond to inputs. This is something I learnt in the ‘Barefoot Training Specialist’ certificatuon through @ebfa_barefooteducation and something that wasn't even touched on in our teaching at Uni.... Over the course of the week I will do a series of posts on nerves in the foot, the nervous system and movement efficiency Let’s talk nerve size and speed ..... There are 'small' and LARGE nerve proprioceptors: Small nerve proprioceptors are found in what is called glaborous skin ‘non hairy skin’ such as the sole of the foot the palms of the hands and are also found in fascia. They are very sensitive to stimulationthe type of stimulation I will cover in later posts. Theses small nerves are fast acting when interpreting inputs and send information to the brain at a rapid rate compared to the larger nerves. On the other hand LARGE nerve proprioceptors found in ligaments, tendons and joint capsules are slower acting and result in slower messages to the brain and hence slower reactions to stimulus this is what people train most frequently during the rehab process. The good news is these can be trained! Follow along to learn more about the types of nerves, how you can better stimulate and train them, particularly the SMALL ones and use this to assist in reducing your risk of injury and enhancing your movement efficiency. Tip I will be talking, surfaces, bare feet and shoes in some of the posts and the effect these things have on the above nerves and your movement!
01.01.2022 WOW ...12months has gone fast! This is me @thrivesportsmed 2 weeks before opening. There were many long days a very late nights /early mornings getting things done so the builders could do their stuff the next day. Demo / building and fitting out an entire clinic in 4 weeks was a challenge but a challenge that has evolved & will continue to evolve. Love what's been created and the team that we have at #THRIVE Sports Med. ... Looking forward to helping more people #unlockyourpotential to #thrive See more
01.01.2022 PERFORMANCE ANXIETY .... .... .... Who gets nervous before a race or competition I DO.... There is nothing wrong with it! ... It means you care about it and want to your best, BUT you need to learn to control it so it doesn't affect performance and have the confidence knowing that you put in the work to do your best! Having said that putting in the work doesn't always give you the result you want on any given day but it prepares you to be able to succeed when the time is right. How do you deal with your pre race nervousness #quote thanks to: - your swim log -
01.01.2022 Individual Time Trial Stage 20 tonight and my favourite stage/discipline to watch. It is man & machine vs the clock in an all out effort of power and speed. No drafting; a balance of finding a position of aerodynamics where at the same time maximum power can be obtained and this might not necessarily be a position of comfort. It can decide the race, and tonight it could be the difference between seeing #aussie Ritchie Porte being the 2nd ever Australian on the Tour de F...rance Podium...GO RITCHIE It's 36.2km and there is 965m of climbing with a max grade of 13.7%...we will probably even see a change of bikes! At the bottom of the last climb. Stage 20 is a must watch See more
