School’s back! Heavy backpacks can hurt! Now that school has gone back it’s time to check your child’s backpack to ensure they’re wearing them the right way. Carrying heavy school bags is a risk factor for musculoskeletal problems. Research shows that backpacks should weigh less than 10% of the student’s body weight, and that the …
Swimming is a fantastic form of summer exercise. There are a few injuries you need to be aware of when swimming however. These are mainly around the shoulder because of the increased stress placed on it whilst swimming. There are a few things you can do on a regular basis to help reduce the likelihood …
How good are your glutes? Our glutes are a very important muscle group. Their strength and control is key for the recovery of a lot of common injuries. A very functional and novel way of developing them is through what is known as a monster walk. The monster walk exercise requires the use of …
As we hit summer, many of us start increasing our activity levels and start thinking about how we can enjoy the great weather. Something we, as physios, are getting a lot of questions about is how to improve core stability, which is a great place to start if you’re looking to increase your activity levels. …
Ankle problems? Prone to sprains? It could be your proprioception Have you recently sprained your ankle? Are you prone to mis-stepping? After all the swelling has subsided the solution to getting you better lies in proprioception. Your body’s mind map or awareness of its position in space is referred to as proprioception. It is …
What are your running shoes telling you and your body? Did you know most running shoe manufacturers recommend your shoes be replaced after 800km of use? This is usually long before the external sole or upper of the shoe looks worn and we start to think it’s time to get some new …
How the outdoors and exercise can improve your wellbeing Living on the Northern Beaches we’re exposed to a beautiful natural scenery. Generally, we feel fantastic when we’re outdoors in the natural environment. This is due to our body circulating ‘good feeling’ endorphins and neurotransmitters. Exercise also makes us feel good too. When we exercise our …
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Some of the most common surfing injuries and our tips on preventing them Many people here on the Northern Beaches participate in surfing for fitness, fun and sport. Due to the repetition of paddling, surfers are exposed to overuse injuries if not managed correctly. The most active areas of the body when surfing …
Knee pain is one of the most common injuries we see in our clinic, this is partly due to there being many different types of knee pain. But today I want to talk to you about the most common knee injury we treat at Back to Health Physiotherapy, it’s known as Patellofemoral Joint Syndrome. Keep …
3 tips to avoid getting Tennis elbow! Lateral elbow pain is very common today with repetitive movements so prolific in many of our jobs and daily activities. People often underestimate it as an annoying pain at first, but it can be very frustrating and debilitating for some. Here are 3 tips to avoid it: Train …
Locals in need of a Northern Beaches Physio don’t have far to look, but our reputation and professional service in Newport have doctors from across the Northern Beaches and North Shore referring clients to us. The rest of our patients choose to come for treatment without a doctor’s referral.
Back To Health Northern Beaches Physiotherapy in Newport is currently treating patients from all over the Northern Beaches Community including; Newport, Bilgola, Avalon, Mona Vale, Warriewood, Palm Beach, Narrabeen, Collaroy, Curl Curl, Terry Hills, Elanora Heights, Ingleside, Dee Why, St Ives, Wheeler Heights, Cromer, Brookvale, Belrose, Frenchs Forest, Davidson, Forestville, Balgowlah, Manly, Seaforth, Fairlight, Manly Vale, Beacon Hill, Freshwater, Clontarf.
Offering people on the Northern Beaches personalised Physiotherapy together with the new SCENAR Therapy. Our focus is fast and long lasting results. Getting you back to health for the long term really matters to us.
Shop 3, 337-341 Barrenjoey Rd
Newport, NSW
Monday: 7:30am–6pm
Tuesday: 8am–6pm
Wednesday: 7:30am–6pm
Thursday: 7:30am–6:30pm
Friday: 7:30am–6pm
Saturday: Closed
