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?
“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
When is Pilates not Pilates?
By Rachel Combe – Founder, Director and Principal Physiotherapist of Physio Pilates Proactive You would have to be living under a rock to have not noticed the huge surge of … Read More
“Real Women” need to feel free to exercise
This morning I read with alarm that 41% of women (The Advertiser’s Tory Shepherd quoting Vic Health study) are embarrassed to exercise in public. That same study also shows 73% … Read More
How to avoid common running injuries
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
Pilates and older adults – a gentler, effective way to stay fit
For the older population keeping fit is essential. But so many forms of exercise can be hard on the bodies of older adults. Many have turned to Pilates as a … Read More
Fitness Tips for Golfers
By Caitlin Cormack, Physiotherapist Golf requires a combination of many physical (as well as mental) factors – muscular strength and flexibility, core stability, balance and neuromuscular function. As most golfer’s … Read More