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…
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…
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 […]
The Benefits of Physiotherapy Taping for Injury Recovery
How To Use Taping For Injury Recovery As individuals recover from injuries, the journey back to peak performance or day-to-day functionality can be challenging. Using taping can make the path to recovery more manageable and efficient. At Total Physiotherapy, we recognise the benefits of taping in both injury management and prevention as part of a […]
When can I return to running after having a baby?
This is a question we hear often at Total Physiotherapy and the answer is that the timeline for postpartum women to return to running looks different for everyone. Evidence on returning to running after having a baby The latest evidence on returning to running outlines several components that should be considered when assessing a woman’s […]
Does your child have scoliosis?
What is scoliosis? Scoliosis is defined as curvature of the spine over 10 degrees, most commonly present in adolescent girls. There are a few types but the most common is Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS).While most cases are mild, some can be severe, and all cases should have a baseline assessment. How is scoliosis detected? AIS is […]