Osteoarthritis and Exercise. Our Highett Physio Proves That Osteoarthritis Pain Isn't 'Normal'. Why you don't have to live with the pain of osteoarthritis and proof it’s not a ‘normal’ sign of ageing. Physiotherapy and exercise can be your first and best option to combat osteoarthritis pain in the knee, hip, back, ankles, hands and other areas of the body. Osteoarthritis is a common condition that 1 in 11 people are [...]
Buzz, buzz, buzz. Your phone starts vibrating, signalling the beginning of another day. You roll out of bed and blearily heading to the kitchen for your morning pick-me-up. As you enter, you pick up the morning paper or check your emails on your phone. You look down - and that’s when the neck pain kicks in. We’ve all been there. In the vast majority of cases, the issue is the [...]
What Your Highett Physio Wants You To Know About Your Tendon!! Introducing our new Physio and ' Tendinopathy Terminator ' Ally! Have you ever had tendon pain, tendinopathy or tendinitis? These can occur in many tendons around the body including the elbow (golfers or tennis elbow), achilles, knee, hip, shoulder and thumb. They can often be very painful and disabling, so there are a few things your physio wants you [...]
With Aussies becoming more aware of their health, it’s no surprise that we’ve also seen an accompanying spike in the number of cyclists on our roads. You’ve probably noticed them on your commute, clad in lycra and pedalling away. If you’re reading this, there’s even a good chance that you’re one of them! And if you are, you’re probably wondering about the potential negative physical side-effects associated with your new [...]
Our physiotherapists in Highett are committed to helping with your injuries and chronic pains. That includes recurring pain, previous injuries and other musculoskeletal issues. What you may not know is that our commitment to relieving pain can also extend to chronic headaches! We know - physiotherapists and headaches aren’t exactly two things you put together. Take it from us however - recurring headaches are something we may be able to [...]
First established in 2013, the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) has no doubt helped thousands of Australians living with disabilities. These also include physical disabilities resulting from physical conditions, debilitating injuries, and genetic disorders. Individuals with physical disabilities now have the resources to access a greater range of disability support for their conditions. And that includes NDIS physiotherapy, courtesy of our physios in Highett! How NDIS support works Under the [...]
At Physio Australia we see our fair share of athletes and manual labourers - it's true. However what most people don't know is that we actually see more office workers and everyday Aussies than we do superstar sporting heroes. Shoulder and neck pain are two parts of the body in particular where many people struggle and seek our help. Today, our physio in Highett talks you through an amazing exercise for shoulder, neck [...]
Physiotherapy isn’t just for athletes and manual labourers - it can also be a huge help to office workers and everyday Aussies as well! One part of the body in particular where many people encounter pain is in the hands and fingers. Do you work as a draftsman? Are you a musician? Have people told you that you type like a jackhammer? If any of these apply to you, then [...]
Let's assume you've had some shoulder pain that won't seem to go away. It's a pain that might be in the front or back of your shoulder and possibly radiates down the side of your arm towards the middle of your upper limb. Overhead activities such as lifting or reaching may aggravate it. You might feel pain and discomfort when you try to sleep on that particular side. By now [...]
Do You Have Shoulder or Neck Pain? Here's a simple exercise you can use right now to take the edge off and improve your basic shoulder mechanics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0SqB6h_3AY&feature=youtu.be
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