by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Jul 1, 2016 | Health Tips
As much as we despise growing old, aging is a natural process. There are many age related effects that we encounter such as muscle loss, fatigue, reduced bone density and strength. Despite this, there are many lifestyle changes we can make so as to reduce these...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Apr 8, 2016 | Health Tips
At Watsonia Physiotherapy we manage many sporting injuries among the pre-adolescent/adolescent population. A common question we are often asked is whether it is ok for a child/adolescent to perform resistance (weight) training. Our answer… yes BUT provided that the...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Apr 1, 2016 | Health Tips
One of the most common findings we assess here at Watsonia physiotherapy is a reduced strength or control of the presenting patients’ hip. ‘Hip control’ basically refers to our ability to control the direction of movement of our hip when standing on...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Apr 1, 2016 | Health Tips
Today I want to talk to you about a common injury we see here at Watsonia Physiotherapy called extensor tendinopathy, which is more commonly known as ‘tennis elbow”. Now in most cases we see this injury in athletes and manual workers, however, this...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Apr 1, 2016 | Health Tips
Swimming is a favorite Australian past time and one of the best ways to stay fit and healthy. Swimming is also very low impact, which means that it’s a great way to keep moving well into your later years. This is especially true if you have joint conditions...
by watsoniaphysiotherapy | Apr 1, 2016 | Health Tips
Sever’s disease is a common painful complaint among children aged approximately 7-15 years old. It occurs as the bones grow, usually during “growth spurts”, whereby the muscles get stretched and tug on the bones where they attach. In the heel, the pain that is caused...
