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Pre Pointe Assessment for Dancers

Rachel CombeAugust 31, 2018Dance, Physiotherapy, Sports & Recreation3 Comments

Looking at starting pointe work soon or in the future? Pre pointe assessments are an important component of the journey to pointe work. Ballet is one of the most rigorous forms … Read More

HELP! I’m short of breath.

Tamara MatulickAugust 13, 2018Chronic Conditions, PhysiotherapyLeave a Comment

Did you know that physiotherapists can help you with your shortness of breath? Oh, and a warning if you are reading this while you are eating, we can also help … Read More

Technology and its impact on our bodies

Physio Pilates ProactiveJuly 9, 2018Chronic Conditions, Pain Managment, PhysiotherapyLeave a Comment

We are living in an era of great change in technology, most notably around social media and telecommunications. Most people nowadays have one or more devices like a laptop, notebook, … Read More

So what actually is a physio and why should I choose to see one for my problem?

Rachel CombeJune 19, 2018PhysiotherapyLeave a Comment

To many people, an ultra-marathon through the mountains may sound completely crazy, but I could not be more excited to race Ultra Trail Australia. This race has been a dream of mine ever since I got into the world of trail running, and many months of hard work, planning, and preparation have gone into this single race.

Dry Needling

Ellie ParnellApril 12, 2018Pain Managment, PhysiotherapyLeave a Comment

Dry needling is a popular and effective technique for treating a variety of acute or chronic musculoskeletal conditions. It involves inserting acupuncture needles into or around dysfunctional tissues, usually leaving them for at least 10 minutes, and sometimes gently moving the needles for extra stimulation.

Lateral (outside) Hip Pain

Physio Pilates ProactiveMarch 9, 2018Pain Managment, PhysiotherapyLeave a Comment

Hip pain can have various causes. One of the most common we see at PPP is gluteal tendinopathy involving gluteus medius and minimus. It presents as pain on the outside of the hip and can often be diagnosed as bursitis.

Headaches

Gwendalyn SchmidtDecember 6, 2017Pain Managment, PhysiotherapyLeave a Comment

A headache is defined as the symptom of pain felt anywhere in the head or neck area. Twenty to thirty percent of the population will experience a headache and they … Read More

What causes pain?

Catherine ShepherdOctober 30, 2017Chronic Conditions, Pain Managment, Physiotherapy1 Comment

“One of the most exciting areas of research and development in the Physiotherapy sphere at the moment is in the understanding of Pain.” I have been a physiotherapist for 20 … Read More

How to avoid common running injuries

Physio Pilates ProactiveFebruary 6, 2017Physiotherapy, Pilates

By Stephanie Rand, Physiotherapist Running requires both physical and mental abilities – balance and core control, coordination, muscle strength and flexibility, and neuromuscular factors. Running can not only improve your … Read More

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