When most people think of diabetes they think about insulin shots, glucose jelly-beans and blood sugar monitoring devices. Perhaps physio and exercise isn’t the first thing they think of. But maybe it should be. Whether a patient suffers from Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, physio and exercise physiology can help them manage their condition …
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What are the glutes anyway? The gluteal muscles (The Glutes) are a group of muscles located in the buttocks. They play an important role in the movement of the hip joint and the stabilisation of the pelvis. There are three main muscles in the gluteal region: the gluteus maximus (which is quite impossible to say …
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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 movement, it is time to get in touch. Rest assured, there are several things that we can do to help you heal. What Is a Calf Strain? If the muscles …
We all know the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. And many of us have taken note and even acted, cramming gym sessions and home workouts into our busy lives. These intentional exercise sessions are vital for your health. As physiotherapists and Exercise Physiologists, we advise you to keep doing them! But what if that’s not …
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Christmas is coming. Hooray! And with it often comes too much food and drink leaving many of us feeling stuffed, sluggish and soooooooooo not looking forward to dieting in January. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Many traditional Christmas foods like turkey and salmon, seasonal roast vegetables, cherries and cranberries are superfoods, so …
Have you ever wondered why your physiotherapist is making you all colourful with stretchy tape during your appointment? Read on for some answers on Kinesiology Tape! What is kinesiology Tape? As physiotherapists, we use a range of treatment methods to help increase your mobility or improve stability and proprioception as you recover from an injury, …
Are you an avid netball or basketball player? There’s a good chance you have had a lateral ankle sprain (or anterior talo-fibular ligament (ATFL) sprain) at some point! The classic ‘rolled ankle’ is one of the most common sports injuries. However, this common injury doesn’t just occur on the sporting field. It can be caused …
Movement…it seems so simple, right? The human body is made to move, but more than 50% of adults don’t meet Australian physical activity guidelines. Whether it’s walking, swimming, pilates, yoga or weightlifting — it is crucial to keep active. After all, movement is medicine! Benefits Of Movement Pain reduction: most people don’t realise that movement …
When you think hamstrings what comes to mind? Tightness? I can’t touch my toes? I tore mine and it’s never been the same? The hamstrings are important muscles that people unfortunately do tend to associate with tightness and hamstring injuries. However, it’s not all doom and gloom – if looked after properly, your hamstrings will …
Ligaments are bands of collagen tissue that connect bones to bones. You have approximately 900 ligaments in your body, and their main job is to stabilise a joint and provide sensory information to the brain that is important for mobility. So, if you damage one (Ligament sprains, it could cause quite a few problems! What …
