Blog
On our Blog page we provide regular updates on specific Physiotherapy topics.
Winter Sport Injuries
Statistically, sports injuries peak in the winter months. This is not surprising because cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase the risk of sustaining injury, as
Ankle Injuries
Mike Christofis will take a detailed history of your ankle injury in order to best diagnose it. He will perform a detailed physical examination of
Physiotherapy and Pain Management
Physiotherapy is practised by professionally trained physiotherapists who are skilled and educated specifically in proper care and rehabilitation. It involves treatment that focuses on prevention
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. Mike Christofis
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,
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
Golf Injuries
Golf is a sport with many health and well-being benefits. However, it can be very demanding; requiring strength, endurance, explosive power, flexibility and athletic ability
Text Neck
Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your mobile phone, tablet, or other wireless
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,
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITB) is a condition that commonly presents in runners and typically causes pain at the outer aspect of the knee where the
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
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
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
Iliotibial Band Syndrome
Iliotibial band syndrome is a condition that commonly presents in runners and typically causes pain at the outer aspect of the knee where the iliotibial
Winter Sports Injuries
Statistically, sports injuries peak in the winter months. This is not surprising because cold muscles, tendons and ligaments increase the risk of sustaining injury, as