Physio tips

Health information & research, Physio tips / 29.01.2016

Strains Vs Sprains

Strains and sprains are words that are used almost interchangeably when describing injuries, however they each actually have quite distinct...

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Health information & research, Physio tips / 04.01.2016

Orthopaedic Surgery And Physiotherapy

Orthopaedic surgery is any surgery performed primarily on the musculoskeletal system of the body. Common orthopaedic surgeries you may have heard of are joint replacements and reconstructions.

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Physio tips / 03.12.2015

Incorporated Exercises

10 Reasons to Keep Moving! ...

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Health information & research, Physio tips / 03.12.2015

Recognising and Managing Ankle Fractures

Ankle fractures are surprisingly common injuries, both in athletes and the general population. Being able to quickly identify the signs and symptoms of a fracture is extremely important in ensuring quick and effective medical management.

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Physio tips / 06.11.2015

5-Minute Workout Challenge

5 Minute Workout Challenge!

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Health information & research, Physio tips / 06.11.2015

How Smoking Can Affect Tissue Healing

It is a well-accepted fact that smoking is bad for our health, however the effects of smoking are often far more complex than we realise. Healthcare professionals often suggest ceasing smoking prior to surgery or following an injury as it can significantly impact how long our body takes to heal.

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Health information & research, Physio tips / 02.10.2015

Positional Vertigo: Diagnosis and Treatment

Vertigo, the feeling that you are moving even though you aren’t, is an unpleasant yet common experience caused by a variety of conditions. It may surprise you to learn that in some cases your physiotherapist is actually able to treat vertigo.

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Physio tips / 02.10.2015

How’s Your Balance?

How's your balance?

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Physio tips / 28.08.2015

10 Reasons to Keep Moving

10 Reasons to Keep Moving

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Health information & research, Physio tips / 28.08.2015

Understanding Arthritis

Most people experience joint pain at some point in their lives, and many will assume that their joint pain is arthritis-related, especially as they get older. But what is arthritis? How do medical professionals determine if the condition of “joint pain” is truly arthritis? You may be surprised to learn that there are multiple types of arthritis with different symptoms, causes and treatments. Below we describe four of the most common types.

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Health information & research, Physio tips / 27.07.2015

Tips for Travelling!

Travel has almost become a necessity of modern life. Many people travel for work, and most of us travel for pleasure at least once per year.  Unfortunately, the hours of sitting involved in travel often also result in a stiff lower back, neck pain, and headaches.

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Health information & research, Physio tips / 29.06.2015

Exercise Cheat Sheet

Technology has changed our lives dramatically, and while it has made many difficult tasks much easier, it’s also made it much easier to be lazy. Here we identify a few key moments where you can sneak some exercise into your daily routine.

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Physio tips / 16.04.2015

20 Minute Workout

No time to exercise? Here’s a 20-minute workout.

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Physio tips / 10.04.2015

Post-exercise recovery

Sore following vigorous exercise or playing sport? It is recommended that you do some light activity like a walk or swim when you experience muscle soreness.

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Physio tips / 02.02.2015

Icing an injury

When icing an injury it is important to cool the injured area, not freeze it. Place some ice or frozen food in a wet towel and apply to the area for 10 minutes.

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