Blog
On our Blog page we provide regular updates on specific Physiotherapy topics.
Vertigo
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) BBPV is the most common cause of Vertigo – a sudden sensation that the world is spinning. This leads to
Arthritis
Arthritis, which is inflammation of a joint, is a major cause of disability and handicap in Australia affecting people of all ages and walks of
Hamstring Injuries
Hamstring strain happens when hamstring muscles or tendons are stretched beyond what they can withstand or torn when substantial stretching of the muscle occurs. Hamstring
Winter Sports Injuries
Statistically, sports injuries peak in the months of May, June and July. This is not surprising because cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase the risk
Text Neck
Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless
Shoulder Pain
Painful shoulder conditions that limit movement are very common and are caused by injuries affecting the shoulder joint, muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage. Since the
Mid-back pain
Mid back pain is a kind of pain felt in the area below the neck and above the waist or lower back. The middle back
Hip Bursitis
Are you finding it too painful to walk without limping, particularly after sitting down or driving? Have you got pain down into your thigh? Manjimup
Posture
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
Joint Pain & Arthritis
Arthritis is a major cause of disability and handicap in Australia affecting people of all ages and walks of life. Arthritis is not a single
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
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
Sitting is The New Smoking
Not moving enough may be as hazardous to your health as smoking. Does your job requires you to sit all day operating machinery in the
Plantar Fasciitis
Are your first steps in the morning painful? Does prolonged standing cause painful feet or heels? Do you feel like you are walking on a
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
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
The sacroiliac joint is a joint between the sacrum and the ilium, or pelvic bone. The two sides of the sacroiliac joint normally work together.