What can I do to assist my recovery?
What can I do to assist my recovery? As a physiotherapist, the diagnosis or assessment is foundational in pin-pointing what will be the best mechanism and smoothest path to a patient’s recovery and how we should go about doing this. However, as a rule of thumb there are few commonalities and guideposts we can follow […]
What to expect during your first appointment
What to expect during your first appointment Many people have different and varying expectations of physiotherapy, particularly during your first appointment or initial consultation. This first appointment is one of the most important for both patient and practitioner, as it is the start of building rapport and trust between both individuals, particularly in the health […]
When should I see a physio?
When should I see a physio? Physiotherapists can treat a range and multitude of health conditions. Traditionally they have been known as skilled health professionals in diagnosing and treating sporting injuries, but their skills expand to many other areas. If you have some form of debilitating pain, tightness or are having trouble performing some daily, […]
A holistic approach for lower back pain with deadlifts
A holistic approach for lower back pain with deadlifts Deadlifts are a great exercise that have been around for years and are part of the functional triad along with bench press and squats. However, as the name assumes, you may be ‘dead’ if they are performed with poor technique and muscle activation. Deadlifts are generally […]
Knee Pain while Squatting
Knee Pain while Squatting Squats are a great excise to do in the gym or even at home, as they work the overall leg muscles as a whole! They are also a very functional movement, as we tend to squat when sitting down on chairs, to pick things up off the floor, as well as […]
How does private health work and is yours running out?
How does private health work and is yours running out? This is a common question asked by a lot of clients! If you have private health, your private health company may pay part of your consultation. The level of coverage will depend on what health field you are covered for (e.g. physio, dental, optometry etc.) […]
How often should you see your physio?
How often should you see your physio? So you’ve recently been having pain and decided it was a good idea to get some guidance from a physio. A common question that plagues our clients is ‘how often should I see my physio?’ Quite often physiotherapists and health practitioners get a bad rub, wanting to see […]
10 Tips to help you get a good night’s sleep
Have you sprained your ankle and what should you do? In the last segment, we discussed the importance of sleep to our mental and physical health. However, the real question on a lot of our minds is, ‘what strategies can we implement to get a good night’s sleep?’ The Sleep Health Foundation recommends the following […]
The Importance of Sleep
The Importance of Sleep In today’s fast-paced world there is always more to do and fit in during the day. The first thing that people tend to cut back down on is sleep! It is well known that a lack of sleep can commonly manifest in a range of various mental, emotional and physical symptoms. […]
3 Tips to reduce your Lower Back Pain while Working from Home
3 Tips to reduce your Lower Back Pain while Working from Home Now that people are working from home, we know one common injury is lower back pain particularly for those of you who work desk-based jobs and are sedentary. 1. Use a lumbar roll behind your back. Often it can be hard to hold […]
