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Is a ‘fun run’ any fun? Pain and overuse injuries following the City to Surf Fun Run raises the inevitable question – is it worth it? Is the foot/back/calf/knee pain that comes from training really any fun? The answer is obviously no, but the health benefits of training far outweigh the negatives. Regular exercise benefits […]

One of the biggest health issues we face today is the amount we sit at desks and use computers. Not only does it affect adults, but increasingly kids are having problems as a result of poor sitting habits. Apart from the decrease in physical activity associated with sitting, the postures and habits we adopt can […]

You may not be aware, but falls amongst seniors and the elderly population are a major problem in the community. In fact, it is so common that a third of people over the age of 65 will have at least one fall every year. If people of this age bounced straight back up again like […]

Useful in the following areas: Food and nutrition is prone to many fads, myths and misconceptions which a dietitian can verify. You will benefit from a dietary assessment to ensure that you are eating correctly. Counselling can be on a one-to-one basis. Your diet is analysed and a personal meal plan can be designed for […]

It may surprise you that approximately one in four Australians, over the age of 15, suffer from bladder leakage, also known as urinary incontinence – that equates to nearly 5 million of us! This most commonly occurs with coughing, sneezing or other exertion, which is referred to as stress urinary incontinence. What you may not […]

Did you know; There is a wide variety of problems that can occur in a patients feet. Problems can include corns and calluses, toenail problems, arch and heel pain, pain in the ball of the foot, claw and hammer toes, or even tendonitis. The challenge in treating these conditions is to keep them mobile whilst […]

These exercises are designed to improve and maintain the length and mobility of your lower limbs and prevent further injury. Please ask your physiotherapist if you are unsure if you are doing these exercises correctly, or if you feel pain or extreme discomfort while doing any of these exercises. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/580480993e00be5b9aa4e543/t/5891dcebcd0f6804781b0463/1485954292765/SDP-LowerLimbStretches.pdf

Muscle tendon injuries in sport, particularly contact sports are extremely common. So how do we manage these injuries more effectively to ensure a smooth transition back to competition? Firstly it is important to be aware that not all injuries are the same and consequently treatment varies. A muscle can be bruised, this is commonly called […]

Osteoporosis is a condition which affects bone strength and increases the sufferer’s risk of sustaining a fracture (broken bone). In osteoporosis bone strength decreases due to a reduction in bone mass. Bone tissue in our body is always being reabsorbed and at the same time new bone is being laid down. In osteoporosis, bone reabsorption […]

Usually the bladder, uterus and lower portion of the bowel are well supported in the pelvis. However, if there is a lack of support in the surrounding tissues, one or more of these organs may descend into the vagina, which is known as a pelvic organ prolapse, or simply a prolapse. Women may notice vaginal […]

The Pilates method of exercise offers a focused, well-controlled physical program for the whole body. While aiming to improve aspects such as strength, flexibility, co-ordination and posture, emphasis is also on helping clients to learn to gain control of their body for a more balanced and efficient way of moving. When taught by an appropriately […]

Pregnancy is a time of great change within a woman’s body, however in a healthy uncomplicated pregnancy, exercise can continue to be safe and is generally recommended for most women. Pilates can be a very beneficial form of exercise during pregnancy if you are conscious of the precautions to take and are knowledgeable about the effects that exercise may have […]

Many women are keen to return to their pre-pregnancy exercise routines following the birth. We recommend commencing Pilates following your six-week post-natal check from your doctor, and following a post-natal assessment with a women’s health and continence physiotherapist. See our fact sheet titled postnatal period for further information on this. In the early postnatal period, your body will be gradually […]

Pilates has received mixed reviews over many years depending on where you read about it. You may hear claims by many models, celebrities and entertainers that daily Pilates is the way they stay looking the way they do. Others report that Pilates cured/caused their back pain. Some want to know whether Pilates will help or worsen their pelvic floor muscle function. What about […]

Pregnancy is a time of great change within a woman’s body, and can lead to many feelings of uncertainty, particularly as the baby grows and changes in the woman’s body become more apparent. Pregnancy hormones cause a ‘softening’ of the ligaments, potentially leading to reduced joint support. This, along with the extra pressure on the pelvic […]

A rectus abdominis diastasis is a separation of the rectus abdominis muscles, which run vertically down the centre of the trunk. During pregnancy, as the baby grows, the abdomen expands and the muscles are stretched. For many women, the rectus abdominis muscles will separate at the midline as the tissue connecting the two muscle bellies stretches […]

Soft tissue Injuries are the most common injuries in sport, and in life. Physiotherapists and sports medicine doctors/physicians regularly deal with these injuries, and they rarely if ever result in the surgery. Lifecare centres and the physiotherapists, and sports medicine doctors regularly diagnose and treat soft tissue injuries, and are important in getting people back […]

Tendons are strong connective tissue in the body that attach muscle to bone. They are made up of mainly collagen and help to generate power as well as provide stability. Tendon injuries or pathologies can be complex and hard to manage, people often have an initial injury/pathology which if repetitively aggravated can cause a breakdown […]

Have you ever been to a sporting ground and witnessed someone sprain their ankle? Or been told of a painful shoulder following a round of golf, or set of tennis? These and many other injuries can happen with any sporting activity, and even working in the back yard. What is the best way to care […]

Manipulation of joints has been used as a treatment for back and neck pain for hundreds of years. Yet, most people do not understand what actually happens with a manipulation and how this affects joints. Manipulation is a quick movement sometimes termed a ‘high velocity thrust’ that results in a sound or ‘click’. This occurs […]