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Does your balance need to be improved?

The Department of Health and Age Care, Western Australia, define balance as the “ability to be able to maintain your centre of gravity over the

The importance of strengthening exercises before surgery

More surgeries are being performed each year, influenced by the ageing population. It is a fairly safe assumption that you know of someone who has

Do you have foot pain?

What is plantar fasciitis? A common cause of foot or heel pain is plantar fasciitis. This often painful and debilitating condition affects many people every

Do you have pain in your lower back?

There are many causes as to why people get lower back pain. One common reason is the facet joint. The Journal of Spine Disorders and

Do you have hip pain?

Pain in the hip region is a very common presentation. There are many causes of hip pain, a frequent presentation is called Greater Trochanteric Pain

Do you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?

As defined by the Western Australian Department of Health, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder of the hand caused by pressure on the median nerve

Maintaining Mobility

Or… How to Put Your Undies on Without Sitting Down We talk a lot about maintaining mobility as we age. Perhaps this makes you think

Should You Use Rigid or Flexible Sports Tape?

Welcome to the world of sports tape, where choices abound, and injuries meet their match! In this adventure, we’ll explore the difference between rigid and

All About AC Joint Sprains

Have you ever experienced a sharp pain in your shoulder after a fall or impact? It could be an AC joint sprain, a common injury

All About Calf Strains

Calf strains are a common injury. So, whether you’re experiencing dull aching pain during or after exercise or a sudden debilitating pain after a sudden

Prostate Cancer and Physiotherapy

The Cancer Council of Australia defines prostate cancer as when abnormal cells develop in the prostate gland and grow in an uncontrollable way, forming a

Could Orthotics benefit you?

As stated by the Australian Podiatry Association, each foot has 25% of the bones in the body, 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100

How Many Physiotherapy Sessions Will I Need?

Ah, the age-old question! How many physiotherapy sessions will it take to recover from an injury? Fortunately/unfortunately, as with most things in life, the answer

More Australians than ever are suffering from neck pain – are you one of them?

NOW more than ever, many Australians are working from home workstations that have not been professionally setup and may be sub-optimal. It isn’t a surprise

Millions of Australians have poor bone health: don’t be one of them

Osteopenia vs osteoporosisTHE word osteo refers to bones. Osteopenia therefore refers to a lack of bone, and osteoporosis refers to porous bones. Both conditions refer

Getting the best medical treatment: Do you need a second opinion?

OBTAINING a second opinion reflects a patient’s desire to obtain the best medical treatment. The initial diagnosis and management plan can vary between health professional

Do you have Urinary Incontinence?

The Continence Foundation of Australia defines urinary incontinence as a very common condition that can range from the occasional leakage of urine when you laugh,