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Occupational Physiotherapy Provider Program to Improve Health Outcomes
A recent study published by the School of Physiotherapy at the Latrobe University in Bundoora has evaluated the return to work and health outcomes of a physiotherapy network provider program. This study was conducted with 21 clients of network occupational...
What is a Trigger Point?
An important aspect of musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction is addressing all possible contributing factors, including the presence of joint or spinal dysfunction, postural imbalances, reduced coordination of movement, poor posture and the effect of trigger points....
Acute Back Pain
At the first sign of back pain, there are a few simple things you can do to provide short term relief and give your back the best chance of healing quickly. Stay active: It may be tempting to stay in bed, it is important to keep moving as much as you comfortably can....
Kids Need to Practice Good Computer Ergonomics Too
At least 70% of Australia's school students use computers. As a result of this increased usage, Physiotherapists are treating more young patients suffering from the effects of working at computer stations that are either designed for adults or poorly designed for...
Family Fitness Exercises
As a parent, it is important for you to encourage your children to be physically active. A child should try to do at least 40--60 minutes of exercise each day. To achieve this goal, plan some family togetherness time. Here are some easy ways to reach that goal...
How To Garden Without Hurting Your Back
As summer progresses, many Australians become more active around the house and garden. Unfortunately, this can lead to an increase in back problems. If you are a keen gardener, it is important that you take measures to look after your back. Here are some things to...
Plantar Fasciitis
Are you experiencing pain under your heel? Have you recently increased your exercise volume or changed your footwear? You may be suffering from plantar fascia pain (aka or plantar fasciopathy), an inflammation of your ‘fascia’, or connective tissue, that runs from...
Dry Needling
DRY NEEDLING – What you need to know Do you suffer with persistent tightness in muscles that just don’t seem to respond as well tomassage? Do you experience headaches that feel they might be related to neck and shouldertightness? Or have you tried various therapies...
Osteoarthritis Vs Rheumatoid Arthritis
It can be confusing hearing that you have arthritis, but it may be even more confusing when told that it is either osteo- or rheumatoid arthritis. What does that mean? What is the difference? Do I have to stop exercising now that I have arthritis? The difference...
Is your world SPINNING?
Did you know that your physiotherapist can treat your Vertigo Is your world SPINNING? Ever felt the world is spinning when bending down to look in the mailbox? Perhaps just getting out of bed? Or even looking up to hang the clothes on the line? If so, chances are you...