17 Safe Lifting Tips: August is Tradies Health Month
The Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA) has declared August as Tradies National Health Month. Throughout August we are focusing on educating tradies on the importance of full body health & safety. All month, Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy will promote body health and safety tips for all of our clients, including our tradies. So in the spirit of…
Read MoreOrthotic Recalls: Do you need to have your orthotics reassessed or refurbished?
Why do I Need my Orthotics Reviewed? One motto we work by at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy is ‘prevention is better than cure’. If we can prevent a problem from occurring we can save you time, energy and money while reducing your chance of pain and physical inactivity. Just like getting your car serviced, an…
Read MoreCanberra Times Feature: Proposed London Circuit Carpark Closure
Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy was featured recently in the Canberra Times in response to letter of concern written to government. This abridged article highlights our concern, along with many other business owners in the Melbourne Building, of the governments’ plans to close the London Circuit Carpark adjacent to the Melbourne Building. The carpark has been earmarked to be…
Read More5 Steps for Instant Relief from Migraines & Headaches
Headaches and migraines can affect all of the population. Based on overseas research, it is estimated by the Headaches Australia Organisation that there are up to seven million tension-type headache sufferers (36% for men and 42% for women) and up to three million migraine sufferers in Australia. Headaches and migraines can affect your home life,…
Read MoreCharitable Works: Physiotherapy in Nepal
In November 2014, as part of our Charitable Works Program at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy, I was privileged to be involved in the Nepal Friendship Project, helping deliver physiotherapy services and training to a wide range and great number Nepalese people in a small village region of Nepal.
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