Physio for POTs
What is POTS? POTS is a form of autonomic dysfunction where the heart rate rises excessively on standing (at least 30 beats per minute in adults, 40 beats per minute…
Understanding and Treating Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Stiffness
How does the SIJ move? The SIJ normally moves only a small amount — about 4 degrees of rotation — but that small movement is crucial for healthy function. The…
Neck Pain During Cycling
Gravity The downward force that is ever present, and greatly affects the position of our spine from the neck down to the lower back when we are leaning forward. Bike…
Part 2: How Physios Read Your Walk — And Get To The Bottom Of The Problem
Finding the Real Problem (Not Just the Sore Spot) When you come in with pain, of course that’s where we start. But what many people don’t realise is that your…
Part 1: What Your Walk Says About You — And Why It Matters
Have you ever thought about the way you walk? Probably not — it’s something we all do without thinking. But to a physio, your gait (the way you walk) is…
Melbourne Marathon Festival
The average marathon runner does around 50,000-55,000 steps. That is 25,000 steps on each foot! Imagine doing 25,000 hops…or 25,000 calf raises! The impacts on a repetitive activity such as…
Is Your Child Complaining of Heel Pain? Read on….
What is Severs? Severs is a common cause of heel pain in growing children, especially those who are physically active. It occurs when the growth plate in the heel becomes…
Dry Needling Explained: What It Is and How It Helps Muscle Pain
What is dry needling and how does it work? Dry needling refers to the insertion of needles into a muscle. The therapist will typically aim for trigger points , which…
Lateral Hip Pain? Physio can help!
What is Trochanteric Bursitis? Trochanteric Bursitis occurs when the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac on the outer side of the hip, becomes inflamed. The bursa cushions and reduces friction between…
Hip or Groin pain? Physio can help!
What is Femoral Acetabular Impingement (FAI)? FAI occurs when there’s increased contact—or impingement—between the ball (femoral head) and the socket (acetabulum) of the hip joint. Over time, this friction can…