Is Exercise Harmful for Hip & Knee Arthritis?
The simple answer is NO, exercise has been proven to be safe and will help to improve pain and quality of life. However, we realise that this is often confusing as historically, people have been advised to rest and “put your feet up” when complaining of hip and knee joint pain. So here are some…
No Pain No Gain in Massage – Truth or Myth?
No pain no gain in Massage – Truth or Myth? There is the common perception that Remedial and Deep Tissue Massage needs to hurt to be of benefit. However, gone are the days of the football locker room where you could pummel a corkie and think that was good for the body. The Massage industry […]
Focal Hand Dystonia
FOCAL HAND DYSTONIA (FHD) What is FHD? A movement disorder characterized by involuntary muscle contractions and postures affecting extensively trained movements. e.g. musician’s dystonia, writer’s cramp How does it present? Typical age: 30-40 Men & women can be affected Painless Absence of other signs & symptoms Little variation each day No sensory deficit Loss of motor…
Tips for Patients with Lymphoedema
Exercise Exercise and movement can help to improve the lymph flow and to maintain mobility – seek the advice of your physiotherapist or GP for some specific exercises. Point and flex your ankle or wrist, which helps to pump the fluid out of the effected limb. Water-based exercises are often easier and provide compression through…
Are You Suffering from Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip and knee are two of the most common problems we see at Total Physiotherapy. “2.1 million Australians were diagnosed with osteoarthritis in 2014/2015” – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare What is Osteoarthritis (OA)? Osteoarthritis is a condition where the articular cartilage (lining of the bone joint surfaces) degenerates. The…
Is Work Giving You a Pain in the Nick?
“Up to 63% of office workers experience neck pain at some point each year.” – Cote et al., 2008. Neck pain in office workers not only has an effect on the individual; but it also has an effect on employers, productivity, workers compensation claims and quality of life. So how can the staff at Total…
Winter 2018 Newsletter
Our new Winter 2018 Newsletter covers everything you need to know about travel & injuries, prevention, management, exercises and more! To view our Winter 2018 Newsletter online please click here on the link: https://www.totalphysiomv.com/wp-content/uploads/Winter-2018-Newsletter-.pdf Or drop by our practice today and pick up a copy at the reception desk!
It’s Our 2nd Birthday!
Thank you for your support! In celebration of our 2nd birthday we thought we would pick out 5 reasons a physio can help you with so much more than a sporting injury, Is it time to book in now? For some of you, you’ve only known us as Total Physiotherapy, for others, you’ve seen us…
Total Physio Welcomes Eloise Cook
You might notice a new face around Total Physio the next time you visit. We’d like to welcome physiotherapist Eloise Cook to the team at Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale. Eloise joins us with extensive knowledge in musculoskeletal physiotherapy with a special interest in the treatment of backs and necks alongside sporting injuries. Eloise completed a…
Your Mental Health Matters
Mental Health concerns cause a significant impact on life with an estimated 13 million people in Australia currently living with symptoms of anxiety and depression (Beyond Blue). At Total Physiotherapy Manly Vale, we understand that life presents many challenges and we know that talking to people who have experience and training in evidence-based strategies can really…