Over the years, I’ve been fortunate enough to meet some of Australia’s leading athletes. Not only have I rubbed shoulders with some of the best in the world at their chosen sports - I’ve also been responsible for helping them perform at their best. The opportunity to work alongside leading athletes is one of the highlights of my job as a physiotherapist. Physio for athletes is one of the challenging, [...]
With society’s new focus on fitness and physical wellbeing, more and more everyday Aussies are strapping their runners on, renewing gym memberships, and getting back into the habit. This is great news if you ask us - your health should always be a top priority! However, it also comes with its fair share of risks. Returning to exercise isn’t as easy as hitting the pavement after a few months hibernating. [...]
Do you experience dull throbbing? Sharp pains? Or recurring aches? For many, the first thought is “how did I get that?” You think back to the evening jog, or the last time you went to the gym. You must have done something wrong - it’s the only theory that makes sense. But what if we told you it wasn’t? You might be surprised to hear that an injury event isn’t [...]
When you visit your Highett physiotherapist, the first thing you’ll talk about is the type of pain you’re experiencing, then we’ll try to uncover how that pain came about. This allows us to prescribe the perfect treatment for you - from here, we get to work building strength in your body and eventually eliminating your pain. Of course, that isn’t the only thing your physio can do for you! Before [...]
According to the Heart Foundation, around 65.3% of Aussies over 15 either were sedentary or had low levels of exercise. That’s close to 12 million people - a little under half the entire population. And with less active living comes a whole host of potential health problems. While inactivity isn’t great for the body in general, much of this idle time is spent sitting down. In our experience, this is [...]
Over the years, Physio AUS has worked thousands of different case sessions. We’ve built up a solid reputation, becoming one of the most sought-after physiotherapists in Melbourne. We’re proud of the results we’ve obtained for our clients. But recently, we’ve realised our current clinic doesn’t have the capacity to serve all of our clients - the brand was begging for an expansion! Thanks to our brand new Highett physio clinic, [...]
The health benefits of regular jogging and running are well-known: Improved cardiovascular health A slow in cellular aging Reduced risk of cancer Lower chance of future bone or muscle damage Best of all, there’s almost no barrier to entry - no wonder it’s quickly becoming one of Australia’s favourite ways to stay in-shape. Not that we said “almost”. That’s because while anyone can go on a jog or a run, [...]
Back pain doesn’t just make lifting things or reaching for the top shelf difficult - since your back supports your entire body, any problem with it can make even simple tasks like walking a literal pain. Strains, “slipped discs”, fractures - we’re all familiar with the usual sources of back pain. But these three aren’t the only types of back pain. The spinal column is a complex amalgamation of different [...]
It doesn’t matter whether you’ve had a nasty fall, made a poor landing or twisted a joint. Ask for advice and chances are the first suggestion you’ll receive is: Rest Ice Compress Elevate Parents swear by it. Lots of healthcare blogs recommend it. But is it really all that effective at healing muscle and ligament injuries? Our Highett physio explains... What is R-I-C-E? The theory behind R-I-C-E is that [...]
New mothers have a lot on their plates: crying, nappies, feeding… the last thing you’ll want to deal with on top of all that is pelvis pain! Childbirth puts a lot of strain on the body - every woman knows that going in. What fewer women know is that in some cases, the pain can persist for weeks and even months afterwards. Luckily, new mothers have a powerful ally on [...]
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