In today’s day and age, we see a lot of advertisements and videos on social media about women exercising whilst pregnant. Today I want to address some of the comments on these types of videos. Before I do this, I want to first state that you should always consult your doctor prior to engaging...
Up to a 1 in 50 adults seek care for an episode of shoulder pain every year. Subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) – also known as rotator cuff disease or shoulder impingement, is the most common diagnosis (1). Current guidelines recommend surgical treatment for SAPS that doesn’t respond to first line treatments (guided physical therapy,...
Learn more on the differences between occupational and leisure time physical activity that may contribute to the difference in health outcomes. It is well documented within the literature that leisure time (outside of work) physical activity is the single best thing we can do for our health and leads to improved health outcomes. As physiotherapists,...
Have you received a notice from your Health Insurance provider about future funding/rebates on Pilates? Confused about our exercise sessions that are Pilates informed? Why the changes? Pilates simply refers to an extensive repertoire of exercises developed under the ‘Pilates Method’ by Josef Pilates back in the mid 1900’s. He developed the repertoire primarily to help...
This month’s newsletter is by our Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and owner, Robert Waller. The festive season is over. It’s possible that you over indulged during this period and you are now setting goals for the coming year that include physical activity (PA) and weight loss. There is plenty of high quality evidence supporting the benefits...
This month’s newsletter is by our Senior Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and owner, Robert Waller. Our bodies are constantly under load through physical activity, psychological factors and potentially immune system challenges. Physical load is a good thing and it makes the structure of our bone, muscles, joints and connective tissue (e.g. tendons) stronger. Appropriate load over time...
FROZEN SHOULDER Frozen shoulder typically involves substantial pain and a significant reduction in ROM at the glenohumeral joint of the shoulder complex. Historically this has been difficult to treat, and mistruths persist today that stem from early clinical observations. However, a clear evidence-based pathway has developed in recent years to manage frozen shoulder with good...
ARE YOU CONFUSED ABOUT PILATES? WHAT IS IT, WHY IS IT USEFUL AND WILL IT HELP ME? Pilates simply refers to an extensive repertoire of exercises developed under the ‘Pilates Method’ by Josef Pilates back in the mid 1900’s. He developed the repertoire primarily to help rehabilitate injured Ballet dancers and athletes. Its popularity has...
THE ROLE OF EXERCISE DURING AND AFTER CANCER TREATMENT People undergoing active cancer treatment often suffer from high levels of fatigue, poor physical fitness and poor health related quality of life (HRQoL). There is growing evidence to support physical exercise like walking and cycling during and after the treatment of various cancers. The benefits of...
WHAT IS VERTIGO? Vertigo is a common complaint presenting to both Physiotherapy Clinics and in GP Surgeries. But what exactly is it? What are the most common causes, and how are they managed? Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist Michael Callan will briefly look at the vestibular system, discuss some of the most common causes of vertigo, and outline...
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