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On our Blog page we provide regular updates on specific Physiotherapy topics.
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring strains happen when hamstring muscles or tendons are stretched beyond what they can withstand or are torn when substantial stretching of the muscle occurs.
Headaches: Physiotherapy or pain killers?
Physiotherapists are crucial in treating cervicogenic headaches. This is where the pain that should be felt in your neck is referred to your head.These headaches
Tradies – Your body is your work tool!
Physically demanding jobs can cause and exacerbate a range of injuries. It’s not surprising that tradies are over represented in work place statistics compared to
Text Neck
Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your mobile phone, tablet too frequently and
Herniated Discs
Herniated discs, also known as slipped or ruptured discs, can be a source of significant discomfort and pain for many individuals. These spinal injuries occur
Sciatica
Sciatica is a condition characterised by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve and can be debilitating and affect daily life. It occurs when the sciatic
Frozen Shoulder
Frozen shoulder, clinically known as Adhesive Capsulitis, is a condition that can severely limit the mobility and function of the shoulder joint. This painful condition
Radial Pulse Wave (RPW) Therapy
Use of this cutting edge technology is proven to enhance and reset the healing pattern. The basic principles behind shockwave therapy are the high pressured
Vertigo
Vertigo is a sensation of movement or spinning, tilting or swaying when your body is not actually moving. It is most commonly caused by benign
When do I start Physiotherapy?
In most cases, physical therapy can be initiated right away after an injury. You don’t need a doctor’s prescription to get started. Michael Christofis will
Why Physiotherapy?
Physiotherapists are the experts when it comes to movement and function.They are university trained health professionals who diagnose and provide treatment for people suffering from
Overuse Injuries
Overuse injuries occur when a particular part of the body is subjected to repeated demand over a long period of time. Activity that involves using
Headaches
As a headache or migraine sufferer, you will know how painful and disruptive a severe headache or migraine attack can be. Medical experts now accept
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (D.O.M.S) is a medical condition that is characterised by the stiffness, tenderness and pain in muscles several hours after performing a
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease is characterised by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, leading to increased bone fragility and a consequent increase in
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain usually falls into one of two categories: Nociceptive pain is caused by damage to body tissue and usually described as a sharp, aching,