Physiotherapy Behind The Scenes
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Physiotherapy Behind The Scenes

Within the Allied Health community a common term is “You don’t know what you don’t know” which refers to only being able to assess and treat conditions or injuries that you are aware of in ways that are more likely to be effective. Continuous learning in a variety of areas, research and implementing changes based on this is the way we stay current and aware of different or more severe signs and symptoms patients bring into the clinic.

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Enhancing Running Recovery: Strategies for Optimal Performance
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Enhancing Running Recovery: Strategies for Optimal Performance

Did you know that running is a popular form of physical activity in Australia, with 1 in 5 Australians trying it at some stage in their life? As events like Run Melbourne, The Melbourne Marathon, and Great Ocean Road Marathon gain increasing popularity, with the Melbourne Marathon attracting over 30,000 participants, more runners are seeking ways to optimize their recovery sessions and gain an extra edge in training or reaching their goals.

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Ankle Sprains In Sport
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Ankle Sprains In Sport

Ankle sprains are one of the most common musculoskeletal injuries and comprises 15-20% of all sporting injuries. Of these, most are lateral ankle sprains or inversion sprains. This is when the foot rolls on to the outside surface, resulting in damage to the supporting ligaments, tendons & bone.
This blog helps to demystify ankle sprains & what to expect to get back to your best.

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Hot Stone Massage
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Hot Stone Massage

The use of hot stones for massage therapy has been around for 1000’s of years.

From pain & stiffness through to boosting the immune system, hot stone massage has a wide range of uses.

In this blog Amy Bui (Remedial Massage) talks us through the history and its uses today.

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Thoracic outlet syndrome, commonly abbreviated to TOS, may very well be one of the most difficult and controversial diagnosis in clinical medicine.

The goal of this Blog is to breakdown this condition and to better understand what we as musculoskeletal type practitioners can do to provide the best care for patients presenting with possible symptoms of TOS. Whether that be assessing the condition, providing hands on or exercise based treatment or even knowing when best to refer on a patient that may need further investigation or even surgical intervention.

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Cervical Disc Bulge & Radiculopathy
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Cervical Disc Bulge & Radiculopathy

The neck (cervical spine) is an important part of our anatomy. Not only gives us a large range of movement for our neck, but it provides protection for the blood supply to our brain and the nerves that drive our arms.

Compression or irritation of the nerves can lead to a Radiculopathy which is of neurological signs, typically found down the arm.

This blog is all about your nerve roots, the discs and all the bits and bobs between!

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Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Myotherapy
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Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and Myotherapy

Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders is commonly called ‘TMJ/TMD’, is a group of conditions that cause several complex symptoms, pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.

Amber Johannesen (Myotherapist) talks us through this interesting condition and how myotherapy techniques can be an important part of its management.

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Joint Hypermoblity Syndrome

Joint Hypermoblity Syndrome

IS FLEXIBILITY ALWAYS A GOOD THING?

As someone with hypermobilty himself, Luke (physio) discusses the spectrum of mobility and what the implications of being too stretchy can mean.

If you’ve always thought of yourself as double jointed or have always strived to achieve the level of mobility that a contortionist posses, this might the article for you!

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Acute Lower Back Pain & Myotherapy

Acute Lower Back Pain & Myotherapy

Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the world’s leading musculoskeletal complaints. There is a high chance you’ve experienced it and here are some tips on what you can do to manage it.

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