Strength and flexibility – they’re two sides of the same coin. But the interplay between the two is often misunderstood. And even when you know it all, getting everything in balance can be tricky. If you’d like help with a muscle that’s too tight or too weak or both give us a call on 62549889. …
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Understanding Iliotibial Band Syndrome: A Comprehensive Guide to Lateral Knee Pain Introduction: Our bodies are funny things sometimes. We feel a pain somewhere, for example in our knees, so we assume there’s something wrong with our knees – logical right? But often the source of the pain is not the same as the site of …
As the festive season approaches, it’s a time for joy, celebration, and reflection. While it can be a time full of hustle and bustle, it can also be an opportunity to step away from our regular habits and routines and introduce some reinvigorating lifestyle changes – changes that will benefit your physical and mental health. …
If you’ve ever experienced lower back pain, this is for you. Firstly, know that you’re not alone – it’s one of the most common complaints worldwide. The physiotherapists at TM Physio are here to shed some light on what might be causing that discomfort and how they can work their magic to help you find …
Understanding Lower Back Pain:
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The hip flexors are a group of muscles that play an important role in the movement and stability of the hip joint. The primary hip flexors are the psoas major (pronounced ‘sow-ass’) and the iliacus (known collectively as the ‘iliopsoas’) and the rectus femoris (one of the quad muscles). Together they help you bend your …
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 …
