Physiotherapy
Sitting Too Much? 7 Quick & Easy Desk Stretches For Office Workers
Why You Should be Stretching at Your Desk: Getting injured from sport or exercise is not the only way we wreak havoc on our bodies. Sitting all day is just as dangerous. In fact, evidence shows that prolonged sitting increases mortality even among people who exercise outside of work. Also, some of the biggest complaints I…
Read MoreShould I run on my toes? Forefoot running vs heel strike: 4 Myths Busted!
Over the last several years there has been a considerable push towards forefoot running or the “barefoot running” technique. In this article we’ll refer to it as forefoot strike vs heel strike. Among my clientele of devout runners I have seen multiple injuries related to attempting to convert to minimalist shoes. I would often ask…
Read MoreTop 10 Most Visited Articles of 2016: Who Knew?!
Happy New Year and welcome to our list of top 10 articles of 2016. We think our therapists are pretty good at writing articles. It’s a great extension to their professional skills in being able to help the wider community with health & wellness tips. So here’s a roundup of some of the most viewed…
Read MoreIs hydrotherapy right for you?
First you have to ask yourself, what is hydrotherapy? In the most basic sense of the word, hydrotherapy is supervised exercise in a heated pool. It combines the benefits of a non-weight bearing environment with the relaxation of warm water. This combination helps improve function of the body and mind. Therefore, hydrotherapy is tremendous for general fitness or to aid in the…
Read MoreCricketers: How to Stop Low Back Pain
Cricket season is upon us! Finally we are out of the perils of the Canberra winter! For those of us who aren’t fortunate enough to be paid to chase the red leather around and haven’t had a good winter to get ready – it is time (if not past time) to start preparing the body…
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