How To Treat Stress Fractures
What is a stress fracture? A stress fracture is a small crack in a bone that is caused by repetitive stress. It is most common in bones that are subjected to a lot of weight-bearing, such as the shinbone (tibia), foot bones, and pelvis. Stress fractures can also occur in bones that are used for […]
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.) […]
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 […]
Finding Your Weakest Link
Finding Your Weakest Link Often when people analyze a movement pattern they identify weak links as muscle groups or motor patterns that aren’t equal to others. When people squat, someone might say ‘you’re not firing your glutes’ or ‘bracing through your abdominals’ identifying these muscles as causing the movement to be inefficient or lag in […]
Seated For Death
Seated For Death So you sat to eat breakfast this morning, then you sat in the car to work, then at work or in the classroom for another 8 hours, then in the car on the way home and finally in front of the television while you had dinner because you were so exhausted from […]
