Many of us wish we were more flexible. For some, however, having “floppy joints” comes naturally. While being extra ‘bendy’ might be great in a yoga class, “hypermobility” comes with its own complications.
Squats are an excellent exercise for building lower body strength. Mastering the proper form isn’t easy though. All too often, you’re doing a butt wink without realising. Butt wink is an inefficient way to exercise and – even worse – it puts you at risk of several serious injuries.
Scoliosis is a spinal condition that tends to appear during adolescence. It involves an abnormal sideways curve to the spine that can cause symptoms like uneven shoulders and protruding ribs, hips or shoulder blades on one side.
Most cases of scoliosis are mild and can be managed with watchful waiting or physiotherapy.
Knee Pain: Your Questions Answered How did you get to work today? Driving, cycling, running for the bus, standing on the train…it all involves your knee. When your knee hurts, it has a big impact on your movements. So, what’s going on and what can you do about it? Your knee’s job Your knee…
Injury Rehabilitation: The Three Phases Explained Injuries can knock you sideways. There you are, going about your day when life suddenly changes. You trip over a tree root and twist your ankle, you get knocked sideways on the footie field and hear your knee go ‘pop’, you pull your hamstring while running and have to…
Knee Replacement and Physiotherapy Your knee is one of your most important joints, made up of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and other types of tissue. It’s a hinge that allows your leg to move back and forth while supporting the weight of your body. Your knee may be damaged in an acute injury on the…
Arthritis and Physiotherapy: How it Can Help Arthritis is a term used to describe a range of conditions which affects the joints, bone, muscle and soft tissue of the body. These conditions can affect people of all ages. In Australia, arthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain and the second most common cause of…
Hip Pain: Causes and Treatment We use our hips for almost everything we do, so it’s no surprise they’re an important part of our body. They are our largest joints, and we use them a lot – when we’re standing, walking, or even sitting still. So, experiencing hip pain can really stop us in our…
Yes, you read that correctly. Your neck may be the cause of your headaches. Your body is not a collection of different parts. It’s an intricately connected system, meaning that a hidden problem in one area may express itself in another. Understanding your neck Your neck is made up of the 7 small vertebrae…
Physiotherapy isn’t only about sports injuries and rehabilitation. You will often see it used as a way to treat acute or chronic health conditions, but it can also be used to help prevent pain and injury from occurring in the first place. In fact, physiotherapy can be useful for improving your overall health and wellbeing.…