Exercise Classes for the Childbearing Year
It is well researched that exercise has many benefits both during and after pregnancy. Often women come to us at Total Physiotherapy, asking what exercise is ‘safe’ to do during this childbearing year.
Scoliosis in Children
Have you noticed that your child has one shoulder higher than the other? Do their clothes not sit right on their shoulders? If you answered yes, then we recommend an paediatric physiotherapy assessment at Total Physiotherapy for scoliosis.
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is an autoimmune condition in children causing joint pain, with unknown cause.
Rib Pain in Children
What is Costochondritis? Costochondritis is inflammation of the rib cartilage and joints between the ribs and breast bone (sternum). It is diagnosed by a doctor or physiotherapist by feeling for tenderness at these points and ruling other conditions. Symptoms can include chest pain and tenderness of the chest. Chest pain is often worse with chest […]
Top tips to succeed in a fun run!
Exercise Physiologist Nathan’s Top Tips for succeeding in a fun run Tip 1: Stay healthy It sounds simple, but your basic body function as well as performance during events all revolve around eating well, sleeping well and staying active. Stress, both psychological and physiological, can play a big role in our performance and how we […]
What does an exercise physiologist do?
Exercise Physiologists are chronic health specialists; they will consider all conditions that an individual may be managing, discuss your goals, then formulate an exercise program that will best support your individual needs, with a long-term vision to support the individual on their journey to a stronger, healthier self. Each individual will require a personalised exercise […]
What is an exercise physiologist
What is the key difference between a Physiotherapist and an Exercise Physiologist? Well, let’s start with what they have in common! Both exercise physiologists and physiotherapists are university qualified allied health professionals. They undergo continued education requirements to maintain their accreditation each year. Both professions also utilise exercise as a part of their treatments. Exercise […]
Why do my baby’s hips click?
Do your baby’s hips click when you carry them? Have you noticed an uneven thigh or buttocks crease when changing diapers? Does one leg look shorter or feel stiffer than the other? Is your baby limping when starting to walk? If you have noticed any of these issues in your baby, then they might have Developmental Dysplasia […]
What is Metatarsus Adductus?
Metatarsus Adductus Misshapen Feet in Babies Metatarsus Adductus is a common condition in babies and young children. The outside border of the foot is curved, and the foot is a bean-shape. Most cases are mild and will improve with some stretching exercises and as the child starts to stand. It is important to check if the…
Netball and Stress Incontinence
Did you know that 1 in 3 netball players over the age of 18 will experience leakage of urine when playing? Most often it will occur in netball when running, jumping or changing direction and is because the body – especially the pelvic floor muscles – are not able to cope with the downward pressure […]