by admin | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Did you know that neck pain is the number 1 chronic condition worldwide? So, if you’re experiencing neck pain, you are not alone. 30-50% of adults and 2-42% of children will have an episode of neck pain over the course of 12 months. One of the reasons neck pain is...
by admin | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Plantar Fasciitis affects 900,000 Australians a year, mostly between the ages of 40 to 70 years old. It affects 21% of the running population & is commom in people who stand for long periods or who walks lots. What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar fascia is a band of...
by admin | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Lifting heavy things is safe for kids! There is a lot of misinformation circulating online, stating that lifting can stunt growth, and that it is unsafe for children. But when incorporated into a balanced exercise/sporting regime and performed with good consideration...
by admin | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Whiplash is a mechanism of injury that commonly occurs in car accidents, and quick jolting forces, such as being tackled, or even being on a trampoline. This mechanism can bring on an array of symptoms, and often affects the neck and low back regions. If left...
by admin | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
What is an ankle sprain? An ankle sprain occurs when the ligaments that support the ankle stretch beyond their limits and tear. A sprain can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent of the damage to these ligaments. Causes of an ankle sprain: Patients often...
by admin | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
Changing Beliefs Surrounding Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain There is a lot of misinformation and outdated beliefs surrounding Pregnancy-related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PR-PGP) which includes pain into the joints of the sacrum and pubic symphysis. The research into...
by admin | Apr 11, 2025 | Uncategorised
We all know that it is important to be physically active to promote good health and well-being. However, it is also important to reduce the amount of time we spend being sedentary. This refers to the amount of time we spend sitting, either at work, school or home....
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition commonly seen among women of reproductive age. The diagnosis of PCOS is dependent on a few different factors including: High levels of androgen hormones in the body Irregular or infrequent menstrual periods...
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
What is Menopause? Menopause’ is defined as a woman’s last menstrual period. The criteria for diagnosis are that there has been no menstrual period for 12-months. During this time, women experience many difficult changes including vasomotor (hot flushes),...
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
Common questions asked when navigating exercise for pain relief: Q: How do I know if exercise is right for me? A: If your exercise is relatively painless at the beginning and throughout. If the pain decreases as you progress through the exercise. If swelling reduces...
by admin | Apr 4, 2025 | Uncategorised
When I wake up in the morning, I stretch and groan a little as my body lets me know all the areas that have been working hard and are feeling the strain of day to day life. I also look at my dog, as she gets up in the morning and does the same sort of body stretches...
by admin | Apr 3, 2025 | Uncategorised
No matter how old or how active you are, the control from the hip & knee on the body’s function is extremely important. Many issues can arise with dysfunctional hip-knee control, including patellofemoral joint pain, hip/groin pain, and low back pain. This article...
