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…
How well are you breathing?
Breathing is the process of moving air in and out of the lungs and enables us to get oxygen into our lungs, as well as expelling carbon dioxide from the body. It can be a conscious process as well as an unconscious one. Oxygen in the breath goes from the lungs into the bloodstream and…
Total Physio Newsletter Winter 2016
With the Olympics just around the corner, the Total Physio team are dedicating this newsletter to providing some valuable tips on gaining the ultimate performance edge. For all those in our community trying to achieve their personal best in their rehab or on the football field, netball or tennis court, in the ocean, on the…
Patient Reflections on Persistent Pain
Patient reflections on persistent pain We asked these women to reflect on their experience with persistent pain – how it felt and what helped them improve. While they all experienced a different journey, exercise and movement were a common key factor in their recovery. Sarah “There are always periods where stress levels are higher than […]
Functional Core Stability
Naturally engaging your core – EVERYDAY From this ….. ……to this Most of the time our core functions without us even realizing – as soon as you stand or sit in a “good” posture your core muscles will engage. The core is rather like a shoelace which is done up just tight enough. If […]