17 Safe Lifting Tips: August is Tradies Health Month

Beat back pain

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…

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5 Steps for Instant Relief from Migraines & Headaches

Headache

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,…

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Charitable Works: Physiotherapy in Nepal

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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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Taping: How to Tape Your Ankle, Knee or Plantar Fasciitis

Taping Neck

Many injuries benefit from taping for support and improved muscle activation for positional changes. However, an accurate diagnosis is the key, as different injuries require different taping techniques even in the same body part. So if you have an injury, you should see a physiotherapist at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy and your physio will demonstrate…

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