by Q Magnets | Oct 30, 2015 | AFL, Back Pain, Lower Back Pain
Yesterday I bumped into Australian Rules footballer Daniel Merrett of the Brisbane Lions. Daniel is a long time user of Q Magnets for back pain and while competing against the Geelong Cats power forward Tom Hawkins, thought he could feel something taped to his back....
by Q Magnets | Oct 10, 2014 | AFL, Back Pain, Bruises, Shin Splints, Soft Tissue Injuries, Tendon
Serious athletes are used to high intensity training, it goes with the territory. However, over exertion and/or accumulative fatigue can result in trauma through sprains, strains, fractures and bruising. Soft-tissue injuries often prevent athletes from performing at...
by Q Magnets | Jun 23, 2012 | AFL, Back Pain, Sport
It was nice to get a tweet from Jamie Charman the other day. I recall it was a few years ago when Dianne first met Jamie and he had been through a few different king sized beds trying to get a restful sleep while contending with back pain. Dianne showed Jamie where to...
by Q Magnets | May 3, 2012 | AFL, Physiotherapist, Rugby, Soft Tissue Injuries, Sport
While there is mixed evidence supporting the use of magnetic therapy, research on devices such as Q Magnets do show promise which is encouraging. Anecdotally we have been happy with the results achieved with players. I would highly recommend Q Magnets to any athlete...
by Q Magnets | Mar 13, 2012 | AFL, Cricket, Rugby, Sport
The short answer is; there is now a type of static magnetic medical device that actually works. It makes sense why magnetic therapy has little or no credibility in the court of public opinion or among health professionals when you understand the history. Studies have...
by Q Magnets | Oct 10, 2009 | AFL, Sport
Simon Black of the Brisbane Lions midfield is the most decorated player currently playing professional Australian Rules Football. A triple premiership player, Brownlow Medallist, Norm Smith Medallist and three time All Australian. A prodigious ball winner,...