Pacing for Recovery
When your physio mentions pacing, what exactly does that mean? Pacing is essentially about gradually increasing (or reducing) your activity level in a way that’s manageable, whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition or recovering from an acute injury. Pacing can be applied to all kinds of activities – it may be an exercise activity […]
Dance, Physio, and Injury Prevention:
The Perfect Pairing
Dance is magic. The way it lets you express yourself, feel the rhythm, and lose yourself in the movement is pure joy. Whether you’re breaking it down at a party or training for a performance, the feeling of getting lost in the music is second to none. But, let’s be real, dancing isn’t always smooth […]
Recovering from a Concussion
What is a Concussion? A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI) caused by a blow to the head, a fall, or any event that shakes the brain inside the skull. Common Causes Sports Injuries: Contact sports like football, rugby, and hockey Falls: Especially in young children and older adults Motor Vehicle […]
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) –
Pain in side of the hip
I have pain on the side of my hip – does that mean I need surgery? One of the common causes of pain on the outside of the hip is Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS). Despite being a common fear for people, surgery is not the first line of treatment for this and many other […]
Osteoarthritis in the hands
We use our hands for nearly every task that we do everyday – we need it to create a powerful grip as well as perform complex fine tasks. Osteoarthritis – or wear and tear in the hand – most commonly affects the base of the thumb (the carpo-metacarpal joint). This joint is subject to extremely…
The why and how of doing Kegels
(Pelvic Floor Exercises)
As a physiotherapist working in Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic health for more than 20 years, pelvic floor exercises (also known as Kegel exercises) are a key part of treatment for my patients. These exercises might sound simple, yet it is surprising how many people find them difficult. This is especially the case if the muscles […]
Is Your Smart Phone Hurting Your Body?
Do you have hand, wrist or elbow pain that you think may be linked to the overuse of your computer or mobile phone? Then you are probably right and not alone! Health practitioners are seeing a rise of dysfunctional postures and soft tissue injuries caused by prolonged use of these devices, and there are now…
What you should know about your pelvic floor in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond
“I wish somebody had told me…” What you should know about your pelvic floor in pregnancy, childbirth and beyond! As a Women’s, Men’s and Pelvic Health Physiotherapist, Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale’s Louise Henderson shares her reflections on what women wish they had been told about their pelvic floor before having a baby. “I wish somebody…
Acute Wry Neck
Acute spasmodic torticollis, better known as “wry neck”, is a fairly common condition characterised by a sudden loss of neck movement and severe pain. It will ordinarily occur when the head or neck has been in an unusual position for a prolonged period or perhaps when the head moves suddenly from one position to another […]
Pelvic Health Changes during the Menopause Transition
Changes to the body during menopause