Physio's Blog
Acute Wry Neck
Imagine someone calling out your name and you quickly turn your head to see who it was. As you do so you feel a quick
How much exercise is good for you?
How much exercise is good for you? One of the most common excuses for exercise we hear is “I don’t have the time!”
Cool-downs. Should you or shouldn’t you?
You’ve just finished a big run. Think City to Surf, a Fun Run (Pub to Pub) or a Park Run. Sweaty and exhausted from running
Joint pain? Don’t put up with it!
Suffering joint pain? You shouldn’t have to…… If you are experiencing soreness, stiff knees, hips, back, neck, shoulders, ankles, hands or feet chances are
Is your lounge causing you back pain?
Is your lounge the cause of your back pain? Do you collapse with relief into the arms of your comfy chair at the end of
Hitting the slopes this winter? Skiing or snowboarding, are you physically prepared?
What’s your winter sport? Skiing or snowboarding? Are you ready? When it comes to winter, (especially for our physiotherapist from Canada), the first thing that
Delayed onset muscle soreness – DOMS
Have you ever wondered why your muscles are more sore after exercise? It might be due to DOMS or the Delayed onset of muscle soreness.
Rest is part of the program
Rest is part of the program Do you want to know one of the most important factors regarding performance? It’s your recovery! You can train
Do you need orthotics?
Why do we sometimes need orthotics? Orthotics are designed to restore optimal lower limb biomechanics when standing, walking and running. They stabilise and support the
Is your workstation working for you?
Workstation Standards Having appropriate furniture and equipment in your office allows you to improve the setup of your workstation, increase your comfort and reduce potential
School’s back! Heavy backpacks can hurt!
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
Preventing swimming injuries
Swimming is a fantastic form of summer exercise. There are a few injuries you need to be aware of when swimming however. These are
