Reformer Pilates. Join the resistance Resisting the temptation to try Pilates? With Reformer Pilates, there’s no need to hold yourself back… You’ve been thinking of starting Pilates for a while, but you’ve yet to take the plunge. Something’s holding you back. Perhaps it’s an injury that you’re concerned about aggravating. Maybe you’re worried you won’t […]
Can Physiotherapy Help Neck Pain?
Can Physiotherapy Help Neck Pain? A visit to a Physio is not a pain in the neck But holding a bowling ball in one arm indefinitely is not a good idea. We’ve all had it. A neck so immobile that we agree to things purely because it’s less painful than shaking our head. A neck […]
How Pilates Can Help Back Pain
Pilates for Back Pain Mind over movement Back pain. Believe it or not, 70 to 90 per cent of Australians will suffer from it at some point in their lives. In 2014 for example, the Federal Government estimated 3.7 million Australians reported back problems. It’s easy to envisage the kind of impact back pain has […]
Women’s Health – How Physiotherapy Can Help
How Physiotherapy Can Help Women’s Health The fact is that physiotherapy and women are made for each other. In the face of all the demands today’s world places on a woman’s body, keeping such a fine and complex machine in tune is not easy. A regular visit to a physiotherapist can keep your body aligned […]
How Physiotherapy And Pilates Can Help With Incontinence
How Physiotherapy And Pilates Can Help With Incontinence According to the Continence Foundation of Australia, more than 6 million Australians have problems with bladder or bowel control—that’s anything from just a small leak to complete loss of control. Urinary incontinence, they go on to say, is a common condition associated with pregnancy, childbirth, menopause or […]
Gait Analysis For Heel Pain
Gait Analysis For Heel Pain In West Ryde According to Science Direct, the world’s leading platform for peer-reviewed literature, heel pain affects about 10% of the population and is highly prevalent in those aged over 65—of whom almost a third are impacted. The most common causes of heel pain are plantar fasciitis—tearing of the thick, […]
Shin splints. What are they and how can physiotherapy help?
Shin Splints. What Are They And How Can Physiotherapy Help? Are your legs tender after exercise? Not the ‘no pain, no gain’ kind of feeling, a soreness that seems to be inside the bone, perhaps coupled with mild swelling. Do you find relief in ice, rest and pain killers? You may need to seek physiotherapy treatment. […]
The Benefits Of Pilates For Women
The Benefits Of Pilates For Women Pilates is not a new phenomenon. It was developed around 100 years ago to rehabilitate soldiers who were injured and bedridden during World War 1. It subsequently became popular with dancers, who sought to strengthen their bodies without risking injury. Today, it is one of the safest and most […]
Physiotherapy Care For The Elderly
Physiotherapy Care For The Elderly Physios Help The Elderly Stay In Shape Around 30% of adults over 65 experience at least one fall per year, the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society claims. By 2051, it expects the cost of falls to rise to around $1.4 billion per year, an amount set to increase […]
How Physiotherapy Helps Scoliosis
Scoliosis: What is it and how can it be treated? Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that typically manifests just before puberty, resulting in the formation of an “S” or “C” shaped spine. While the cause of most cases is unknown, it’s most commonly a result of muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and injuries […]
