Physiotherapy for Neck Pain Relief
Neck pain is a worldwide phenomenon; it can hurt a lot, it can cost a lot and it interferes with routine daily living. Its triggering factors are many and its symptoms can range from a sense of minor discomfort to severe and debilitating. Physiotherapy can help treat neck pain. Physiotherapy can help treat stiffness and […]
Family Fitness Exercises
As a parent, it is important for you to encourage your children to be physically active. A child should try to do at least 40-60 minutes of exercise each day. To achieve this goal, plan some family togetherness time. Here are some easy ways to reach that goal together. Walk the dog Treat your […]
Injuries – Ice & Heat Applications
Ice is an effective and natural painkiller and anti-inflammatory treatment. Ice should be applied over the inflamed area in the acute or early stages of your problem. (See below for application). Whenever you experience swelling, redness or sharp/stabbing pain, it is generally considered best to apply ice. Repeat until symptoms ease, usually for 24 – […]
Workstation Setup & Avoiding Overuse Injuries
Your workstation should be set up to cause the least amount of stress on your body. Prolonged hours of poor posture or repetitive work habits, often in a stressful environment, can result in significant overuse injury, which necessitates the need for Compulsory Third Party physiotherapy – also known as CTP physiotherapy. Applying the following points […]
Common Sports Injuries, Treatments, & Physiotherapy
Sports injuries are commonly caused by overuse, direct impact, or the application of force that is greater than the body part can structurally withstand. An injury that happens suddenly, such as a sprained ankle caused by an awkward footfall, is known as an acute injury. Chronic injuries are caused by overusing the same muscle groups […]
Shoulder Pain & Physiotherapy
Shoulder Injuries Painful shoulder conditions that limit movement are very common, and are caused by injuries affecting the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. It is possible to do more movements with the arm than with any other part of the body. The arm is such a useful tool that it’s a pity that […]
Sciatica Treatment & Physiotherapy
Physiotherapists regularly treat sciatica and have terrific results. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is the Latin word for “Pain down the back of the leg” Sciatica is referred pain usually caused by trapping the sciatic nerve in the lower back. See back pain. The sciatic nerve runs from the lower back down through the buttocks and […]
Posture, Back Pain & Physiotherapy
What is good posture? Posture is the position in which you hold your body upright against gravity while standing, sitting or laying down. Good posture helps to minimise the amount of strain imposed on our muscles, joints and ligaments whilst performing our daily activities. If you want an example of good posture, just look at […]
Osteoporosis
What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis as a disease is characterised by low bone mass and micro architectural deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility and a consequent increase in fracture risk. One in three women and one in twelve men over 50 years of age are affected. They fracture more easily than normal bone. […]
Causes and Treatment of Neck Pain
If you are one of the many Australians that suffers with neck pain, you will be pleased to know that our proven Physiotherapy approach may offer the solution you have been searching for. One out of ten of us will have neck pain at some time in our life. In most cases it is not […]