Whether you’re travelling across the country with your family to see the sights of Australia, or you’re on a long-haul flight for one of those tedious business meetings, you’ve probably experienced some sort of stiffness or pain in the neck along the way (no, not those energetic kids in the backseat)! Read more
Experiencing aches and pains after sitting at the computer for hours on end?
You are not alone! Most of us get pulled into the trap of letting our emails and reports build up, resulting in countless hours in front of a computer, but how many of you experience aches and pains whilst you sit there? Read more
Doctors seem to be a common first port of call when a person injures themselves or requires management of pain. However, physiotherapists are first contact practitioners for musculoskeletal (muscle and joint) pain and injuries.
So, to answer the question – either is acceptable. For those of us who have been to a doctor and seen a physiotherapist for a musculoskeletal injury – often the experience can be quite different. The following will help answer some common questions… Read more
Q. Why would an exercise pill never get approval as a medicine?
A. Because it has too many side effects!
Ok, so I may not be a natural when it comes to making up jokes, but I have heard this reported in scientific literature. Medicines are designed to work on a particular health condition or problem, and to fix that without too many other side effects. The (good) problem with exercise is that it affects our entire body. Let’s take a look: Read more
The rates of cancer diagnosis are increasing within Australia. With advances in medical science, more people are surviving cancer and living longer after a cancer diagnosis. However, they are often at more risk of health complications and side effects from the cancer and its treatments.
The good news is that physiotherapy CAN help during a cancer diagnosis. Physio rehabilitation and exercise programs for cancer patients can help reduce side effects, improve quality of life and functional ability. Read more
This may ‘win’ the most common question physio’s get asked! Ice or heat on an injury? Both can provide relief and ease symptoms, however incorrect use may prolong injury recovery.
Let’s look at the facts and how ice and heat should be used… Read more
What’s that machine at Blackwood that makes you jiggle?
Who remembers a time where losing weight was as simple as putting the roast in the oven, walking out to the living room, strapping a belt around you, turning the machine on and standing there as this marvellous device jiggles your fat away?
Well I’ll be honest, I don’t, but I have seen photos with some interesting haircuts and waist lines that didn’t change.
“Chris, where are you going with this?”
I’m talking about Whole Body Vibration (WBV) ladies and gentlemen! Though I do have some sad news however, WBV will not help you get toned, but Sarah’s blog might.
This neat little machine situated at our Blackwood practice works by rhythmically pushing up against your body – which, through gravity, is pushing down on the plate – giving your body the perceived feeling of an ‘increase in gravity’.
“….What?” Read more
Hydrotherapy is the use of water for therapy, rehabilitation, exercise, relaxation and more.
You may have trouble exercising on land due to pain, poor balance or weakness…this is where the water becomes your best friend!
The unique properties of water including the effects of buoyancy and the decreased effects of gravity, enables you to begin you recovery and rehabilitation in a safe and gentle manner. Read more
Hear about the latest evidence-based treatment and management for hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA).
The Physio Clinic frequently present one hour Q&A sessions for people living with hip or knee pain associated with OA. At these events. hospital and clinical staff discuss new treatments, GP guidelines based on latest research, options to consider prior to surgery, plus more… Read more
Pilates and PHI Insurance Reform Update
We’d like to inform our valued clients that from 1 April 2019 our Clinical Pilates service will be classified as Physio Exercise Classes.
This is due to recent Federal Government decisions that affect Private Health Insurance rebates for natural therapies. From 1 April 2019, Pilates will no longer be eligible for rebates. Read more
