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Mastitis update
MASTITIS UPDATE: Flipping What We Once Thought About Mastitis On Its Head In 2022, the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) completed extensive research leading to new findings about mastitis. Their recent discoveries really do flip what we once thought about mastitis on its head. We may even have been treating parts of it wrong (although
5 ways to stick to your New Year’s resolutions
The beginning of a new year is a great time to set new goals and resolutions. However, as time goes on, it can be challenging to stay motivated and committed to achieving these goals. Let this blog post serve as a time to check in with yourself, modify your New Year’s resolutions if necessary and stay on track
Self care, wellbeing and investing in ourselves
How lovely was summer? The warm weather and sunshine made it feel like we had a summer this year. Many people I have spoken to recently have reflected upon how summer for them meant a slower pace, a moment in the sunshine and maybe some ‘time off’ too. Others noted a break from the school runs, taking leave
My Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy Experience
What is Pelvic Floor and Continence Physiotherapy? Pelvic Floor and Continence Physiotherapy is a specialised field of Physiotherapy, aimed at men and women with a vast range of pelvic floor concerns. These can be any of the following: Weak or overactive pelvic floor muscles Stress urinary incontinence (e.g. I leak when I sneeze) Urgency urinary incontinence
An Active Life and the Effects of Aging and Surgery
One of our loyal clients, Daryl, shares his thoughts on the importance of keeping active, surgical considerations and having a committed Physiotherapist. The importance of keeping active: I was lucky enough to be included in the draft to one of the major AFL Clubs as a ‘young bloke’, having grown up in the country spending all
Lower back radiculopathy
What is a radiculopathy? Lower back pain is a common condition and has many differential diagnoses. One of these is radiculopathy. Radiculopathy comprises of neurological deficits and, occasionally, pain radiating from the buttocks down the leg below the knee. Symptoms are one sided (1). Your health professional will listen to your symptoms, screen for red flags/sinister conditions and
Why we continue to wear masks at PMPP
The covid-19 pandemic continues to surround us, almost 3 years down the track. Despite vaccination rollouts, new strains continue to present themselves. Currently in Australia we are seeing another wave of more and more cases. While we are now in the stage of “learning to live with the virus”, wearing face masks in community settings
Thoracic and rib pain during pregnancy
During pregnancy, many changes occur to the body. Pain and discomfort can arise from the growing and changing body. Commonly, women will experience pelvic girdle or lower back pain throughout their pregnancy. However, a significant number of women will experience upper back (thoracic) or rib pain. Where is the pain located? The thoracic spine is located between the neck
Kinesiology Tape
Do you ever watch a professional tennis game or competitive bike race and wonder what the colourful strips of tape athletes wear is? Well, the answer is Kinesiology Tape. Kinesiology tape (or KT tape) is a therapeutic tape, which we apply strategically to the body to help reduce swelling, provide support, decrease pain and improve
Hormonal headaches and migraines
What is the difference between a headache and a migraine? A headache can be characterised as having a slow onset, usually bilateral mild to moderate dull pain. A migraine, however can be described as more severe pain that is often unilateral, throbbing and can last between hours to a few days. Migraines can also include the