Understanding whiplash: Causes, symptoms & effective physiotherapy treatments  Whiplash is a common mechanism of injury that occurs when the neck is rapidly jerked backward and forward due to a sudden impact. This is most commonly seen in car accidents when rear-ended but can occur due to other reasons. This sudden acceleration and deceleration force can

Everyone understands of the importance of exercise training for overall health or optimal performance and improvement. However, what is commonly ignored or labelled as requiring too much effort is appropriate and adequate rest and recovery. This is not only the time that the body is allowed to repair and strengthen itself, but an important step

A Physiotherapist’s take on active birth skills. With ample birth skills resources out there, new mothers wouldn’t be alone in being confused on where to even start. An oldie but a goodie is “Birth Skills” by Physiotherapist Juju Sundin. I will preface this by saying that learning birth skills does not guarantee a pain-free birth,

Mindfulness – what is it? For so long, mindfulness was a buzz word, it was something people wanted to be or to achieve. However, when we step back, we realise that being mindful is a state, it’s something that takes practice and that we need to work towards continuously. Mindfulness is often described as paying attention, on purpose

As parents, we always strive to provide the best care and support for our children’s health. Your beautiful physio Sally is no different, as she looked to Osteopathy to help her son Josh. Here is her heartwarming story of her 3-year-old son. Sally’s son Josh was recently having some resistance to transitioning out of nappies to

GLA:D®, Good Life with osteoArthritis: Denmark, is an education and exercise program developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Research from the GLA:D® program in Australia shows an average pain reduction of 36%, reduced analgesic consumption, reduction in perceived need for surgery, and clinically meaningful improvement in joint confidence. In

What is pelvic pain? Pelvic pain is a common and debilitating condition that affects a significant number of individuals, regardless of age or gender. Among the various factors contributing to pelvic pain, the health and function of the pelvic floor muscles play a crucial role. Understanding the prevalence of pelvic pain, its potential causes and the significance of

Generally with a trip abroad comes a long plane flight! The thought of this can make some people not want to book a holiday at all! But never fear, here are a few tips to help you manage your low back pain so that you can go on long awaited holiday! 1) Treatment: Pop in

“Mummy’s Thumb”: It is not uncommon to develop wrist and/or thumb pain in pregnancy or as a new mother. One on the most prevalent conditions is de Quervain’s tenosynovitis (also known as “Mummy’s Thumb”). This condition affects two tendons as they run through a tunnel along the thumb side of your wrist (the Abductor Pollicis Longus and the

What is Pre-Season Training Whether you’re a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, in order to get the best results, your body will benefit from adequate pre-season training. Pre-season training is the preparation you complete in the months leading up to your sports’ season. The correct training is required to improve your base fitness and