Plantar Heel Pain Syndrome, commonly known as Plantar Fasciitis, correctly known as Plantar FasciopathyWhy the name confusion, well in the medical world ‘it is’ means it is inflammatory in nature!......but it actually isn’t an inflammatory problem. It is actually a degenerative ‘breakdown’ process similar to other tendon problems. It is a breakdown or change in...
The postpartum body is recovering from significant changes and requires appropriate rehabilitation just as you would for a shoulder or knee injury! Your body has undergone significant changes during pregnancy and childbirth and can take up to 6 months to return to normal so you will need to take extra care when returning to exercise...
This month’s newsletter is by our Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Dr Rob Waller. Rob has a special interest in spinal pain and has published multiple peer-reviewed publications on musculoskeletal pain. He recently completed a PhD that investigated pain mechanisms in young adults of the Raine Study (http://www.rainestudy.org.au). Low back pain (LBP) is very common and is...
Within the last few years we have seen a rise of pilates based exercises however what really is pilates and are the benefits really that good? The first thing most people think of when pilates is mentioned is stretching and flexibility, but did you know it is so much more! It can also improve...
Hydrotherapy is the use of water for treatment of various conditions. It involves exercise in a warm-water pool with temperatures of 33-36 degrees Celsius. Exercises vary and are tailored to be specific to each person and their goals.Can I attend?YES pretty much anyone can attend! Examples of conditions that may benefit include:ArthritisPost-surgical patientsVarious Neurological...
Written by Sarah Clay, Senior Physiotherapist.Back in August 2020, after a big week of squatting at the gym, backed up by an 18km hike, I ended up with a swollen, painful right knee. This was particularly frustrating as I was still going through a rehabilitation process, having dislocated my shoulder traumatically back in April...
This month’s newsletter is by our Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Dr Rob Waller. Rob has a special interest in spinal pain and has been author on multiple peer-reviewed publications on spinal pain. He also teaches at Curtin University, including in how to manage spinal pain, and has recently completed a PhD investigating pain mechanisms in...
When the dentist tells you to brush your teeth twice a day, you do it. When your GP prescribes you medication, you take it. But when health experts worldwide recommend you perform regular exercise; many don’t, some do and even less achieve the recommended amount. The World Health Organisation states the recommended physical activity levels of adults...
Returning to sport and Injury prevention: Winter sports are now in full swing and gyms have reopened meaning most people are jumping back on the exercise train. Are you worried about getting back into it and the potential risk of hurting yourself? If so, continue to read on as we discuss injury prevention in sport. Exercise...
When was the last time you had a good sleep? On average, humans spend an entire third of our lives sleeping. Just consider that for a moment. ONE ENTIRE THIRD OF YOUR LIFE. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the average life expectancy (or mortality) of an Australian born in 2020 is...
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