Approximately 22 million Australians live with osteoarthritis (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2018) Almost every day we treat clients who have osteoarthritis in a joint of their body. Osteoarthritis is the “wear and tear” arthritis that can build up in the body.The good news is that there is a lot we can do to help …
Why me? What do I do? Osteoarthritis bugging you? Read More »
Have you ever heard someone say,“Stop running or you’ll wear your knees out!” We hear this idea from our clients all the time.The thing is current scientific evidence consistently shows there is no association between walking, running and common recreational sports and the progression of knee osteoarthritis.So we don’t believe running will “wear out” your knees.Other risk factors like …
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 …
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 …
Runners like to run! And the lure of a run often wins over other things, like strength training. The data on strength training is enticing, showing it reduces overuse injuries by about half. Less injuries means more time running. A regular strength routine helps build more robust movement systems. It creates changes throughout your body, …
Here are 3 evidence based tips to minimise your risk of developing osteoarthritis! (P.S these tips also help manage it!) 1 – Maintain a healthy body weight throughout your life. The extra pressure that increased body weight (body fat) puts on your load bearing cartilage is well documented. This increases the rate of wear and …
Ever wished you had something to relieve your muscle pain at home, work or while you’re out and about? The Spikey Massage Ball might be just the thing for you! It is used to perform self-massage exercises and muscle release techniques, simulating the effect of a sports massage. The spikes knead deeply into your muscles …
Are you suffering with annoying knee pain when walking or at night? Disconcerting clicking and cracking knees when going up and down stairs? Had Osteo-Arthritis diagnosed in your knees? Here are our 3 top tips to minimise pain, reduce noise from the knees and feel more confident doing the things you love! 1. …
Things wear out. Running shoes included, but how do you know when it’s time for you to get a new pair or if your current shoes are even right for you? Current guidelines suggest changing shoes after approximately 600-1000 km of road use. So that’s every 6-12 months for an amateur runner. So your shoes …
Experiencing a tender pain around or behind the kneecap is usually a sure sign of patellofemoral pain syndrome, a fancy term for runner’s knee. The repetitive force of pounding on the pavement, downhill running, muscle imbalances, and weak hips can put extra stress on the kneecap, leading to pain. How to fix runners knee …
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
