Springwood Sports Health

18/09/2026

Cold immersion following activity is nuanced!
The linked 2015 study is one of a number showing that while cold immersion is useful in moderating inflammation and promoting recovery after intense exercise, it also reduces the physiological signalling that stimulates adaptations (especially strength and hypertrophy) following exercise.
What are the implications?
Limit ice bathing where possible, or delay for 24 hours after heavy sessions when in off season or general preparation training to maximise training adaptations. Use more regularly during competition phases where recovery from intense demands is paramount!
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26174323/

18/09/2026

How about this for an old school ice bath!
At one of the Italian Olympic training facilities on our recent Eoropean competition trip.
Ice cubes from chest to ankles, replenished from the shute at the end. Impossible to stay in for more than a minute.
Useful? Probably not, other than bravado stakes!

10/08/2026

A fantastic couple of days at Scotstoun Stadium for the Commonwealth Games Track & Field Championships! The competition was great, and the Scots singing their anthem on mass after their athlete won the mile was a real highlight. Springwood Sports Health is proud to help athletes stay ready through injury prevention and recovery support.
Use our book online function via www.springwoodsportshealth.com.au

28/12/2025

NEW YEAR, NEW LOCATION!!
SAME EXCEPTIONAL CARE
2026 sees Howard on the move.
Springwood Sports Health has moved and is now co-located with Springwood Physiotherapy at Unit 7, 3374 Pacific Hwy Springwood (just behind the Thai Orchid Restaurant)
Our phone number and emails remain the same.
Howard looks forward to seeing you this year at his new premises.

07/05/2024

We are currently experiencing issues with our phones - while telstra is working hard to restore service to us it might still be an issue on wesneaday. To book appointments please email us
[email protected]
We'll respond as quickly as we can

25/12/2023

Christmas / New Year hours:

Howard will be in the clinic on Thursday the 28th & Friday the 29th December between Christmas and New Year.

Clinic hours will be as usual in 2024 from Wednesday the 3rd of January.

Clinic reception is on break until Monday the 8th of January - ph 32082066 and leave a message for a call back.

We wish everyone a happy and safe festive season , and look forward to seeing you in 2024!

23/08/2023

Business as usual!
Physiotherapy services are now a separate entity to Springwood Sports Health so there is some different signage on the building and an updated landscaping, but SSH continues as always.

19/12/2021

06/09/2021

We've got some phone issues today - phone guys are on the job but please send us an email in the meantime [email protected]

02/08/2021

SSH can remain open as an essential service during this current lock down. (healthcare provided by registered therapists)
As per Qld Govt guidelines, masks are mandatory, please wear one to your appointment. If you have recently been at one of the contact sites or, if you have any symptoms we encourage you to get tested, isolate and give us a call to defer you appointment. Stay safe SEQld