Finding Time for Incidental Exercises can be a lot easier than it seems!
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Back pain is such a common experience that it is estimated up to 80% of adults will have at least one severe episode of back pain in their lifetime.
Most of us are familiar with the post-exercise soreness that comes after a particularly strenuous exercise session. This pain, which is usually accompanied by stiffness and weakness, is often referred to as Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, abbreviated to DOMS.
Every profession offers a unique perspective of life, shaped by years of experience. The profession of physiotherapy is no exception.
Many of us associate ageing with a decline of skills and quality of life. However, the truth is not as...
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...
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.
Physio tips / 03.12.2015
Incorporated Exercises
10 Reasons to Keep Moving! ...
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.
Physio tips / 06.11.2015
5-Minute Workout Challenge
5 Minute Workout Challenge!
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.
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.
Physio tips / 02.10.2015
How’s Your Balance?
How's your balance?
Physio tips / 28.08.2015
10 Reasons to Keep Moving
10 Reasons to Keep Moving
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.
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.
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.
Physio tips / 16.04.2015
20 Minute Workout
No time to exercise? Here’s a 20-minute workout.