Weight loss to prevent surgery

Weight loss to prevent surgery

It may come to you as no surprise that losing excessive weight has multiple positive health benefits. These include things like reducing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, reducing risk of heart disease and stroke improving sleep and breathing etc. But did you...
Suffering from headaches?

Suffering from headaches?

When suffering from headaches, it is firstly important to understand different types of headaches before establishing the best manage them. Did you know physiotherapists can be successfully treat headaches? Types of common headaches There are many different types of...
Desk job causing pain

Desk job causing pain

Staying in one position for more than four hours daily can contribute to lower back pain, musculoskeletal disorders, stress, obesity, neck and shoulder pain. Through COVID, we saw a much higher frequency of postural issues arising from people being seated whilst...
Importance of Physical Activity As We Age

Importance of Physical Activity As We Age

Common conditions affecting muscles and the skeleton, or the musculoskeletal system, in senior age include: osteoarthritis, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle weakness and pain. Fatigue, weakness and reduced tolerance to exercise can be caused...
Calf Injury & Hamstring Strains

Calf Injury & Hamstring Strains

With winter sports like soccer/football, netball, AFL, rugby, etc in season, hamstring injuries are common. Hamstring injuries are common at all levels of sport, however recurrence rates are disproportionate compared to other soft tissue injuries. This might not be a...