Physiotherapy
Your Child’s Posture: 6 Exercises to Strengthen the Serratus Anterior Muscle
The Serratus Anterior Muscles and your child’s posture. The accessibility to technology has increased tremendously over the last few decades and children now have the ability to access amazing opportunities that were once unheard of. It has however, placed greater stress on our health and wellbeing with significant increases in neck and shoulder pain. The…
Read MoreKayaking vs Stand up Paddle Boarding for core fitness
Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle boarding are both great ways to enjoy the summer and now that summer is here it’s time to get out on the water! Are you bored of the repetition of the gym and need some fresh air? The lake in Canberra is becoming more user friendly. So, you are primed…
Read MoreVertigo: How Physiotherapy Can Stop Your World Spinning!
Do you ever experience dizziness or vertigo, or feel like your world is spinning? Is your dizziness, or vertigo brought on by movements of your head? You may have a condition called ‘Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo’ or BPPV. What is BPPV? Benign Paroxysmal Position Vertigo (BPPV) is the most common inner ear problem and…
Read MoreSwimming and Hydrotherapy: Keeping Fit with an Injury
Swimming and hydrotherapy are great activities for all-round fitness and for those of us who get injured doing other sporting activities. I’ll tell you the reasons why swimming and hydrotherapy can help you get back on your feet quicker. We have also covered hydrotherapy in another article here. The bad news… Unfortunately injuries are apart…
Read More5 Core Strength Exercises for Cyclists
Why are core exercises important for cyclists? Core exercises are important for every activity. Cycling requires core strength to avoid injury, ensure efficient energy use and to optimise performance. As fatigue sets in many cyclists lose lumbo-pelvic stability, leading to hips see-sawing in the saddle, loss of energy transfer from the legs to the pedals…
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