What is vertigo? Vertigo, is the feeling that you are moving even though you aren’t, is an unpleasant yet common experience that can be caused by a variety of conditions. It may surprise you to learn that in some cases your physiotherapist is actually able to treat vertigo! The process of telling whether we are [...]
Setting the goal of completing a marathon? It's vital that you are mentally and physically ready and have a strategic training plan in place! If you’re looking to train for a marathon or train effectively whilst injured, keep reading! Marathon programs roughly run over a minimum of 16 weeks and consist of four phases – [...]
Are you a new mum looking for tailored Mum’s and Bub’s pilates classes to help optimise the recovery of your abdominals and pelvic floor after birth? Would you like the added benefit of a small tailored class and the professional care and expert guidance of a qualified women's health physio and accredited exercise physiologist? Are you [...]
Are you experiencing headaches that radiate from the base of the skull and into your temple region or eye? Perhaps you are noticing headaches after using a laptop or computer? You might have a Cervicogenic Headache! Headaches are a generic term for any pain in the cranial region. They can be caused by a variety [...]
Are you feeling muscle or joint stiff and wondering what it is or what you should do about it? Perhaps you are finding it hard to get going after sitting too long, or first thing in the morning? Joint and muscle stiffness can be felt in any part of the body. While it may be [...]
Are you at home with your beautiful new arrival and not sure what you should be doing to help your pelvic floor, C section scar and/ or abdomen recover from your birth? Perhaps you have questions on where you should be starting to help your recovery? Perhaps you have symptoms, like incontinence, pelvic pain, bowel [...]
Let’s explore the common symptoms with osteoarthritis and essential steps that you can take to help you manage your pain and improve your function. Symptoms Osteoarthritis is normally described as a progressive stiffness in joints, worse after periods of rest such as first thing in the morning or after prolonged periods of sitting. Perhaps you [...]
We know many of the habits that shape our adult lives are set in childhood. Physical activity is important for a growing body as movement and weight bearing have a large impact on bone strength, muscle and tendon health! In an era of online games, its important to keep a balance and build healthy active [...]
Knee pain? Arthritis? Back pain? Would you like to improve your mobility in a safe and supported environment? Heard about the benefits of hydrotherapy but not sure where to start? Hydrotherapy could be for you! Immersed in waist deep warm water ranging between 33 and 35 degrees Celsius, we are starting hydrotherapy classes in groups [...]
Our muscles play an important role in the movement of our body. Without our muscles, we wouldn’t be able to bend our elbow or straighten our leg. As our muscles are soft and designed for flexibility, they are also prone to injury and if you have ever had a muscle tear, you know that they [...]