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Staying Active as We Age: What Helps and What Gets in the Way

At Back To Health Physio, we’re passionate about helping older adults stay active, strong, and independent. A recent study looked at what encourages and what prevents regular movement in people aged 65 and over.What Did They Find To Help?The study found that older adults are more likely to stay active when they: Feel the benefits: noticing …

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How to Prepare Your Body for the Summer Sports Season Ahead

With summer just around the corner, many of us are gearing up for our favourite summer sports. Whether it’s surf lifesaving, tennis, little nippers, cricket, or simply getting back into running and swimming, it’s important to prepare your body properly to reduce the risk of injury and perform at your best.How can you prepare your body for …

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Rethinking Back Pain: How Cognitive Functional Therapy Is Changing Lives

Chronic low back pain is one of the most common health problems worldwide. For many people, the pain lingers for years, affecting sleep, mood, work, and overall quality of life. Traditional treatments often focus on scans, medication, or passive therapies, but new research shows there may be a better way.   A large clinical trial …

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Chronic Ankle Instability Explained and How Physio Can Help

Why Your Ankle May Keep Rolling: What the Latest Research Tells Us If you’ve ever rolled your ankle, you’ll know how painful and frustrating it can be. For some people, the ankle never feels quite the same again. Instead of fully recovering, it may continue to roll easily, leading to what’s called chronic ankle instability. This …

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The Link Between A Stiff Back and Falling Over

Could Your Back Be Increasing Your Risk of Falling?If you’ve been told you have lumbar spinal stenosis — a common cause of lower back pain in older adults — it’s important you know that your back might be increasing your chances of falling.A recent study looked at people with spinal stenosis and found that those who …

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How to Prepare Your Body for the Slopes This Winter

As the Australia and New Zealand ski season kicks off and school holidays approach, many of us are gearing up for some fun on the snow. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or heading to the slopes for the first time, it’s important to make sure your body is ready for the challenge.Here are a few tips from our physiotherapists …

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About Your Achilles Tendon Rehab

Here’s Why Your Achilles Tendon Rehab Shouldn’t Be One-Size-Fits-All… Achilles tendon pain is usually felt at the back of your heel, where the tendon connects your calf muscles to your heel bone. If you’ve ever had Achilles tendon pain, you know how frustrating it can be. Whether you’re an athlete or just enjoy walking, that nagging …

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