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Dizziness and vestibular physiotherapy Melbourne

Dizziness & vestibular physiotherapy

Dizziness is a surprising commonly problem affecting people today, resulting in many people presenting to the Emergency Department or to their GP every year. Dizziness can have a profound effect on an individual’s quality of life - affecting…

Yoga for chronic back pain relief - Backfocus Physiotherapy

Back, Physiotherapy

Chronic Back Pain Relief Through Yoga

There is nothing quite as debilitating as chronic back pain. While you should always seek professional help to diagnose and treat this sort of pain, this 10 step yoga workout is a safe and specifically designed routine that, through regular…

Back, Physiotherapy, Workplace Programs

Lifting Techniques To Avoid Back Injury

If there is one thing worth mastering to avoid injury it is the art of lifting. Setting yourself up correctly before attempting to lift something will keep you injury free. To achieve this it is best to practice the movements as an exercise…

Clinical Pilates, Myotherapy, Physiotherapy, Sports Programs

Here's to an injury free snow season

Preparation for skiing or snowboarding preferably needs to begin a couple of months beforehand by improving cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, stability and flexibility.

Physiotherapy, Uncategorized

Is Static Stretching before Exercise Useful?

For years the sporting community has thought that static stretching prior to exercise helps increase performance and prevent injuries. More recently professionals opinions are changing on this, and more professionals are recommending the benefits…

Physiotherapy

Obesity induced inflammation and osteoarthritis

Obesity being a risk factor for hand osteoarthritis has been known for many years. As we do not walk on our hands, how is it that obesity can cause joint damage in a non weight bearing joint?

Myotherapy, Physiotherapy

How dry needling can be used for trigger point therapy.

Dry needling involves the application of very fine sterilised acupuncture needles into muscle and surrounding tissues to assist in the release of myofascial trigger points, reduce tightness and spasm, improve muscle function and relieve pain.…

Myotherapy, Physiotherapy

What is Myotherapy?

Myotherapy is a holistic approach to the treatment of musculoskeletal dysfunction and associated pain. Myotherapists use soft tissue/ massage therapies to assist in the reduction of muscle tension and pain. Complementing these soft tissue skills,…

Physiotherapy, Sports Programs

Sidestep that running injury

With the weather starting to get warmer and the days longer, it’s so much easier to fit a run into your daily or develop a weekly routine, so avoiding a running injury should be a priority . Running is a fantastic way to improve your cardiovascular…

Physiotherapy, Workplace Programs

Ergonomic physiotherapy advice for sitting at your desk

Living and working in this century will have seen us spending more and more time sitting at the computer, whether it is part of our work, studying or even leisure time. An unfortunate consequence of spending long periods of time doing this is…

Clinical Pilates, Myotherapy, Physiotherapy, Shoulder

How physiotherapy deals with a frozen shoulder

A frozen shoulder, correctly known as Adhesive Capsulitis, presents as a combination of shoulder pain and stiffness causing sleep disturbance and marked disability.In a frozen shoulder the capsule surrounding the shoulder joint is more thickened…

Physiotherapy

Aquatic Physiotherapy - Hydrotherapy and it’s benefits

Hydrotherapy is aquatic physiotherapy completed in a warm water pool. This includes both exercise and movements to achieve particular rehabilitation goals. This may be completed in conjunction with land based physiotherapy, manual therapy and…

Back, Physiotherapy

Lower Back Pain - Physiotherapy Treatment

Acute lower back pain is one of the most common conditions that we as physiotherapists see. Why do I have lower back pain? Back pain can occur from even the most minor of events, such as leaning over to pick something small off the floor,…

Back, Physiotherapy

Back Pain Physiotherapy Treatment For Recurring Back Injuries

To understand why back pain recurs, we need to first look at why pain occurs to begin with and then how back pain physiotherapy can help. Back pain generally stems from some form of trauma or loading placed on your back, which may occur as…

Back, Physiotherapy

Avoiding Acute Lower Back Pain

Acute lower back pain is one of the most common conditions seen by Physiotherapists. It can affect up to 85% of the adult population at some stage in their life. Acute refers to an episode lasting less than 3 months. Even minor events can cause…

Back, Physiotherapy

How physiotherapist manage back pain treatment

Figures suggest that around 80% of people experience back pain at some time in their lives.

Dizziness & vestibular physiotherapy

Chronic Back Pain Relief Through Yoga

Lifting Techniques To Avoid Back Injury

Here's to an injury free snow season

Is Static Stretching before Exercise Useful?

Obesity induced inflammation and osteoarthritis

How dry needling can be used for trigger point therapy.

What is Myotherapy?

Sidestep that running injury

Ergonomic physiotherapy advice for sitting at your desk

How physiotherapy deals with a frozen shoulder

Aquatic Physiotherapy - Hydrotherapy and it’s benefits

Lower Back Pain - Physiotherapy Treatment

Back Pain Physiotherapy Treatment For Recurring Back Injuries

Avoiding Acute Lower Back Pain

How physiotherapist manage back pain treatment

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